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Skyros is the largest and most southerly of the Sporades, lying east of Evia and quite different in character from its pine-covered neighbours. The north of the island is green and forested, while the south is rocky and mountainous, home to the small, ancient breed of Skyrian horses that roam half-wild. The main town, Chora, is a striking cluster of white cubic houses climbing a steep rock, topped by a Byzantine castle and the monastery of Agios Georgios, with wonderful views over the coast. Its houses are famous for their decorated interiors, full of carved wood, embroidery and ceramics, a tradition you can explore in the Manos Faltaits Museum. In the square below the castle stands a memorial to the English poet Rupert Brooke, who is buried on the island. Skyros is also known for its unusual carnival, when men dressed in goat skins and heavy bells dance through the streets. Beaches such as Molos, Magazia, Pefkos and Atsitsa are relaxed and uncrowded. The island is reached by ferry from Kymi on Evia to the port of Linaria or by flights to its small airport, and it suits travellers looking for authentic island life.
Quick facts
LOCATION
Sporades
KNOWN FOR
Skyrian ponies & old traditions
BEST FOR
Traditional, Off the beaten path, Quiet & relaxing, Beach, History
Transportation
Skyros Airport
Port of Linaria
Beaches
Molos Beach
Magazia Beach
Atsitsa Beach
Pefkos Beach
Kalamitsa Beach
Agios Petros Beach
Religious Sites
Monastery of Agios Georgios (Skyros)
Museums & History
Castle of Skyros
Rupert Brooke Memorial
Rupert Brooke's Grave
Manos Faltaits Museum
Archaeological Museum of Skyros
By air
Skyros Island National Airport, in the north of the island, has a few flights a week from Athens, mainly in summer, and is about 20 minutes from Chora. Otherwise, fly to Athens and drive to Kymi on Evia, about two and a half hours, for the ferry.
By ferry
Linaria is the port, with ferries from Kymi on Evia, a crossing of about two hours. Skyros is not well connected with the northern Sporades, so it is best visited on its own rather than as part of island hopping.
Getting around
Recommended. Buses meet the ferry and link Linaria with Chora and Magazia, but the rest of the island has little public transport. A car or scooter lets you explore the pine-covered north, the wild south and beaches such as Atsitsa and Pefkos.
