Skopelos is a beautiful Greek island, which contains everything you expect to find on the Greek islands whether we are talking about charming beaches, historical churches and delicious Greek cuisine, and it is not only home to one old town, but two ancient cities that do not allow cars to be used within them, and each is distinguished by its old buildings With its white and blue colors, and its cobbled streets, Skopelos is also famous as the location of the famous American movie Mamma Mia, as well as being home to many tourist sites and places worth visiting, which includes a wonderful collection of museums and historical sites. Interesting.
Here are some of the top tourist spots on Skopelos, Greece:
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Church of Agios Ioannis Kastri:
Church of Agios Ioannis, may not be the oldest or most beautiful churches of the island of Skopelos in terms of design, but it is certainly one of the most famous, especially among tourists and fans of the movie Mamma Mia, where a number of scenes of the first part of the film were filmed inside this church, among them the star scene Meryl Streep sings “The winner takes it all” by famous actor Pierce Brosnan.
Skopelos Beaches:
Skopelos Island is famous for its charming beaches, and among the best beaches of Skopelos is Kastani beach, which is a charming beach adorned with trees. There is also Milia beach, and there is also Stafilos beach, which is famous for its prime location near the tomb of King Stafilos The ruins of King Stafylos’ palace.
Archaeological Site of Sentoukia:
The archaeological site of Santokia is known as the site of the graves of the kings who lived on the island of Skopelos and the pirates who passed on the island during the Romen era. According to popular legends, this historical site, which is located in the area of Mount Caria in Skopelos, is home to many pirate graves that were carved in the heart of the rocks.
Monastery of Timios Prodromos:
One of the most famous historical monasteries on the island, this monastery dates back to the seventeenth century and is open to the public.
Museum of Cultural Heritage:
The Skopelos Cultural Heritage Museum and Perseus Athenaeus Library are located in the village of Glossa in Skopelos. This magnificent heritage museum with a valuable library attached to it was opened for the first time in July 2008, with the efforts of local people to preserve the cultural and historical heritage of Skopelos Island. .
Photographic Center:
It is one of the favorite places for photography lovers, whether they are locals or visitors to the island, and is famous for hosting an impressive array of exhibitions, lectures, seminars and workshops specialized in photography.
Folklore Museum:
The Folklore Museum in Skopelos is housed in a historic palace dating back to the eighteenth century, and was converted into a museum after it was donated by the Nikolaidis family to the municipality of Skopelos, and the museum is famous for hosting an impressive array of exhibits.
Gourouni Lighthouse:
Also known as the Goroni Lighthouse, it is located in the northern part of Skopelos Island and is famous for being one of the oldest lighthouses in Greece and its construction dates back to 1889.
Venetian Castle:
Venice Castle is located in the main town of Skopelos Island. This historic castle, which dates back to the thirteenth century AD, is famous for its distinguished location on top of a hill. It is worth noting that this castle was built during the era of the domination of the noble Ghisi family, whose origins date back to City of Venice, on the island of Skopelos.
Old lighthouse
Skopelos Island is famous for its charming tourist beaches
Greece, Skopelos Island, is the location for the famous American movie Mamma Mia
Timius Brodromos Monastery
Stafylos Beach
Castani Beach
Melia Beach
Beaches of Skopelos
Venice Castle
Agios Ioannis Church
Cultural Heritage Museum
Skopelos Photography Center
Tourist areas on the island of Skopelos, Greece
The archaeological site of Santokia