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Skyros Island
An island of long history of culture and traditions.
Now you have a good reason to catch a ferry to an island during the winter!
The Skyrian Carnival is one of the most traditional festivities in Greece which dates back to Dionissious worship.The 'Geros' and 'Koreli' tradition comes to life during the 3days of the Carnival with traditional costumes, music and local delicacies.
Skyros, the town
St.Nicolas church
When you reach the island by ferry,you are in the Livadia port.The chora of Skyros,or the main town is 12km away and on the other side of the island. Skyros is biggest island of the 5 islands of the Sporades.
Full of history and culture, Skyros fascinates the visitor with its beauty.
*Visit the viewpoint square of Rubert Brook where you will see the statue of the English poet and filelina, you will enjoy the beautiful sunset.
One can find this unique little St.Nicolas church in Pouria a few kilomentres from Chora,Skyros main town. A wonderful spot to take your photos and visit this very small unique church carved within the huge flintstone rock.
The Skirian donkey
'Trohadia' sandals,
The Skyrian donkey is a actually a small-sized brand of horses. It might look like a poni to you but it's not! It's of the most rare species of horses around the world. It's a protected species as there are only 260 horses all around Greece and the majority of the in the island of Skyros.
Wander around the island you may have the opportunity to bump into some of them.
The famous Skyrian sandals or 'trohadia' as the locals call them date back in ancient Greece.The word comes from the verb 'run' and it was actually used by shepherds who used to run around and collect the scattered herd in the ancient times.Today there's only one shop in the island,the one of Mr Manolis who painstakingly makes them for locals and tourists. Worth a visit!
How to get there:
www.sne.gr for ferrry timetables and online booking
More information:
www.skyros-island.gr/accommodation for all hotels/apartments/rooms