Colors of Skopelos Island - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
Despite the fact that tourism is developing on Skopelos, it is still a quiet place. The atmosphere on the island is so relaxing that even straight workaholics forget about their work and all the problems and enjoy their holidays. It is caused by the fact that Greek people believe that the most important thing is to make the most of life. Greeks never work hard and it is not important for them to earn money. They will never waste their time and energy to climb the career ladder.
There are more than 150 hotels and apartments on the island enjoying high demand among tourists. One of the most upscale hotels is Adrina located in the picturesque resort village of … Open
Don’t leave Skopelos without a bottle of olive oil. It is highly produced and used on the island. It is obvious because oil is not only a souvenir product here. You will find a bottle … Open
Remember that some of the common gestures have their own meaning on Skopelos and in Greece. For example, when Greeks want to say «no», they raise their eyebrows and their whole head upwards, while softly clicking with their tongue. It means «no». When locals signal to somebody to join them, they extend their arms with their palms facing downwards. Greeks touch or pat the lower lip with the index finger when they want to say something. If you want to show neglect to a person, just pretend that you are brushing off the dust of the lapel of the jacket. Greek people put a palm to their chest to say «thank you».
Skopelos is one of the most picturesque beaches in Northern Sporades; only 20 kilometers share it with mainland Greece. It’s rather large and is the second largest island of the … Open
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Survived castles around Skopelos Island
♥ Castle 'Skiathos Castle' Skiathos, 17.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Castle of Chalkis' Chalkis, 73.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Skiathos Castle' Skiathos, 17.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Castle of Chalkis' Chalkis, 73.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
National traditions of Greece
The Greek feast is as free as the whole life in this country. Bread is broken with fingers. Elbows, as a rule, remain on the table during a meal. The Greeks may accidentally push each other, while cutting a piece of meat. They can dunk a piece of bread in a common sauce or grab a separate ingredient of the salad with their fingers. The conversation during the meal does not stop, regardless of the circumstances. No matter where the meeting takes place - at home or in an expensive restaurant. Such a feast necessarily presents a lot of new impressions and emotions caused by the unusual atmosphere, talks, and laughter. … Open
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Skopelos Island. Learn the best periods to visit Skopelos Island to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Skopelos Island.