Skopelos became famous when scenes from "Mamma Mia" were filed here - specifically the church of Agios Ionnis Kastri. Hora, Skopelos Town, is capital and main port of this charming Greek Island. Although a very small island, the population is 5000 and yet there are 320 churches and 40 monasteries.
We were guided up and down all the steps and windy roads by our guide and archaeologist, Eleftheria. Lots of the typical white homes with the bright blue trim and other bright colors, too. When visiting you can easily walk around yourself and see most of the city and enjoy its charm, but always nice to have a guide to show you the important places and impart a little history along the way. The homes and churches are located up the steep stairs and roads, but the shops and eating establishments line the lower road around the port.
We were given a list of 6 must see things on Skopelos but then found out three of them were repeats! Charming without the crowds, but the charm of a small Greek village.
Our tour ended with wine and local greek cooking. We had skopelitiki cheese pie and other yummy bites. We ended with the traditional wedding cookie (basic cookie dough rolled in sugar). When the guide poured my wine she asked if I was single. And then told me because I got the last drop from the wine carafe I would be married soon. The other single gentleman at our table agreed to meet me later to start our two week courtship! When in Greece.....
Quick nap and then a presentation by Dr. Andrew Weil, then crystal sound bath class and dinner activities. Vacations are exhausting!
Tomorrow we are on to Mykonos.....
Pamela
