About Skopelos island

Sandy - pebbly beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent Skopelos island. Mountains and sea - a powerful mixture that takes the breath away from even the most sophisticated traveler! Please don't say we didn't warn you!

Adrina beach

Panormos 1 km
Very good
8
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.6 Amenities index

Skopelos Port beach

Skopelos 0.5 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand & pebble • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
4.4 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Tolerable
5.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Gray pebble • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking
0 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Tolerable
5.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Gray pebble • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking
0 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Katakalou beach

Klima 0.7 km
Tolerable
5.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • White pebble • Aqua socks necessarily • Distant parking
0.5 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Tolerable
5.4
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Access by boat • Rocks cover • Rocks bottom
0 Amenities index

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 40 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Skopelos island.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Skopelos island, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is a mix of sand and pebble of bright color.
  • Since many beaches are sandy - pebbly, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 36.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Skopelos island is less than 500 meters. 27 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 13 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Skopelos island however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Skopelos island's beaches

Adrina beach
10 Rick Wave

This is our second year visiting and the hotel is definitely worth a visit, especially because of the friendly staff. The beach has pebbles and the water is crystal clear. We stayed at the Adriana Beach hotel, which is built on a hillside. It can be a bit challenging to walk back to the rooms, but they do have a golf buggy available for those who prefer an easier option. It's worth considering taking the water taxi from skiathos port, although it is a bit expensive at 150 euros each way. However, if there are four of you, it's more cost-effective than taking the flying dolphin ferry and a taxi. The food choices at the hotel were acceptable, but they leaned more towards international cuisine rather than Greek. If you're looking for some excellent tavernas, there are a few on Panorma Beach, which is just a ten-minute walk from the hotel. The only disappointment was that, considering it's a family-run hotel, the family themselves were not very visible. Despite that, we definitely plan on going back. 😎👍🥂

Skopelos Port beach
8 Daniel Alexander Roberts

This is a great place to stay in Skopelos. It's a very nice place in a fantastic location. It's only a one-minute walk from the main riviera and a one-minute walk to the beach. There's also a shop right across the street. If you need to rent a scooter or ATV, there's a nearby rental place called Magicars and they are fair. Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to use the pool because it's closed in the afternoons when we had free time. Additionally, there's currently no bar service at the pool, most likely due to the pandemic. The room was even nicer than it looked in the pictures and it had air conditioning, a small balcony, and a fridge. The bathroom was spacious and clean and it even had a bathtub. The flush in the toilet was broken, but they were able to fix it the same day. The staff was extremely friendly, but that's generally the case with Greeks. Breakfast is available for 5 euros and it's a basic continental breakfast with pastries, cereal, fruit, yogurt, ham, and cheese. One inconvenience we experienced was that you can't precool the air conditioning by leaving it on while you're not in the room. It only runs when you're in the room, which was especially inconvenient during the recent heatwave in Greece, which was the worst in the last 30 years.

Drakontóschisma beach
6 Iason Dimitropoulos

You don't have a clear view. Amarantos bay offers a superior vantage point.

Chlia Stefani beach no-photo
10 Jaxon James

Amazing

Paralia Mavraki no-photo
10 Lars Bergmann

Beautiful beach

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the island is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 28.8°C and water up to 26.9°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 11.5°C and water to 15.2°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Skopelos island? In total there are 40 beaches and the most popular is Kastani beach.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Skopelos island?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Skopelos island, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 40 beaches in total, of which about 5 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in Skopelos island:

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Skopelos island?

Most of the beaches located in Skopelos island are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Skopelos island?

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Skopelos island?

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Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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