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Skyros felt like a different island compared to other islands in the agean sea. Still beautiful in its own way. The most impressive feature is one of its mountains as it offers a spectacular view from the top. I wasnt impressed by most of the beaches as they are rocky, have lots of seaweed and rubbish. Food is definetely tasty and there are nice options when it comes to dinning in. Lastly, unfortunately I did found quite a few people, who work in local shops, to be rude, obnoxious and not particularly helpful. What a shame.

I have visited many Greek islands, and whenever someone mentioned Skyros- I was responding with negativity and uncertainty if I ever want to visit it. I WAS SO SO SO WRONG! This is an amazing island for real, relaxing holidays which will "recharge" your batteries in full! It is a small Island, even though it is the biggest out of four Sporades Islands (Skyros, Alonisos, Skopelos, Skiathos). Most of the days you can reach Skyros twice a day (weekends are three times a day) with a Ferryboat from the port of Kymi in the Island of Eyvia. Upon arrival (if you do not have a car), you can take a cab which we paid 15 euros to take us to our rented room in between Port and Chora (apx. 5 km). In the port you can find a mini market, a few taverns, coffee bars and a wonderful small ceramic shop where you can buy locally made products ( Skyros is well known for their ceramics art history). We stayed in the area which is called Aspous and we were nicely surprised how we had everything on our palm. A mini market 24/7, excellent tavern "Lambros" with amazing local home made food, excellent prices and huge portions! There is also a beach bar where you can spend your evening in relaxation, in a non- crowded ambience. The beach is in a bay and water is always much warmer than in any other beaches in the Island. Big, sandy beach with crystal clear water. We spent one evening in Chora, and it was lovely! You need to visit a small shop that makes traditional shoes (made with old vehicle tyres )! Food is awesome wherever you try it. Half of the Island is covered with a pine wood, and it smells amazing! Agios Panteilimonas is a place from where you can enjoy a breath taking views over the Port Linaria and "Islands coastal curves". Agios Fokas is a beach with amazing smaragd colour water and local, rural tavern with awesome food. If you are into a family or a couple vacation style, in need of relaxation and full mindful holidays - this is an island for you. No craziness, no overcrowded tourism madness, no loudness or street bar life, just an amazing, beautiful, authentic Greek island that will help you connect with nature.

One of the best islands I ever visited, to be honest I did not expect it to be that nice. It is the definition of Greek summer!

I don't often get asked to review an entire island, this is a bit of a challenge. Difficult to avoid generalising too broadIy. Overall, the roads are good, the vegetation quite green, the locals friendly, open and talkative, and they treat their pets and animals well. Plenty of tavernas of course and they vary in quality like everywhere else. Some may have a reputation they don't quite deserve I get the feeling Skyros has yet to be hit by the big wave of international tourism, there is almost an air of "innocence" about it. We heard a little bit of French, even less German and only a tiny bit of English spoken. Oh, and a little bit of Italian.

Very bad people don't recommend going a lot of gangs there, where about to get attacked there very bad hygiene.