Many English words and idioms are derived from the Greek language. In addition, most Greeks speak at least a smattering of English, which is taught in public schools. So, if you’re planning a trip to famously friendly Greece there’s no need to be concerned about the language. That said it is always appreciated when visitors make an effort to...
Of the 24 islands comprising what we know as the Northern Sporades, only four are inhabited. These are Skopelos, Alonissos, Skyros and Skiathos. The sea surrounding these islands is filled with a spectacular array of marine life including dolphins known to have swum here millions of years before humans ever learned to build boats or even doggie paddle. So...
Islands are formed in several ways, but no discussion about Greek islands would be complete without some reference to myth and legend. In ancient Greece stories about gods, heroes, monsters and villains were critical to everyday life. Not only did they explain and justify everything, from religion and birth to the weather and war, they also gave meaning to...
The ancient Greeks are said to have invented pie pastry as we know it today. In fact, in Aristophanes’ plays (5th century BC), there are references to small filled pastries. Tiropita, pronounced tee-roh-pee-tah, means cheese pie in Greek, and Skopelos Island in the Northern Sporades, is well known for a spiral variation of the dish. Usually fried as opposed...
Island hopping is an essential part of the Greek experience. Visitors to Skiathos, the most cosmopolitan of the Northern Sporades islands, is ideally situated for hopping over to and exploring neighbouring Skopelos, in a half or full day. The name, Skopelos, means “cliff”, “rocky” or “reef” and, as you come sailing around the last island headland and enter the...
Typically, when you think of Greek Islands, you think of endless beaches and chilled drinks with miniature umbrellas in them and you wouldn’t be wrong. Skiathos is such an island but it offers much more, including an extraordinary woodland adventure that’s more than just trees. This magical forest walk as it’s aptly and popularly known by those in the...
On the slopes of the highest peak on Skiathos Island, you’ll find the most beautiful and arguably the most historically significant monastery of all the Northern Sporades islands. Set amid pine and cypress trees, visitors are immediately struck by the tranquility of the place. You can get there by car or on foot. Either way it’s a lovely meander...
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