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Country
Greece
Continent
Europe
Airport
SKU
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zone
UTC+2 (UTC+3 during summer time)
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Skyros is the largest and southernmost of the Sporades, east of Euboea. Its main town, Chora (also called Skyros), is a white village stacked on a conical rock and crowned by a castle. The island is known for quiet beaches, chapels set in rocks, crafts and a rare animal, the Skyrian horse. SniperAir monitors fares to SKU airport and alerts you when a price drops under your budget; it does not sell or book tickets.
This page covers the island and Chora: sights, museums, beaches, specialities and access. Air links to Skyros are few, so price alerts are too; most travellers arrive by ferry from Euboea. We publish no timetables or prices.
A general reminder: the island hosts military facilities and restricted areas whose signs must be respected. Check your government's travel advice before setting up an alert and again before booking.
Airport and getting into town
A small airport, but mostly the ferry from Kymi in Euboea
Skyros airport (SKU)
Skyros airport began as a military airfield and has been open to civil flights since 1984. It lies near Trachy in the north, about 17 km from Chora. Civil links, mainly with Athens, are infrequent and vary by season; seasonal flights are rare. We publish no airlines or prices.
We publish no detailed journey times or prices. Compare flights to Athens followed by a bus and a ferry: this is often the simplest option. Check timetables before you go.
By sea, the most used link joins Kymi on the island of Euboea to the port of Linaria on Skyros' west coast: allow about two hours according to sources, to be checked. In season there are also links with Skopelos and Alonissos. Linaria is about 11 km from Chora. We name no operator.
On the island, buses link Chora with the main beaches, but a rental car or scooter makes the isolated coves easier to reach.
Landmarks and sights
Chora, chapels, the little horse and coves: Skyros in pictures
Skyros is discovered through its white village, its chapels and its coves. Here are five pictures, then more places in text.
Chora, the white village below its castle
Chora is built in terraces around a conical rock, with white houses and narrow stairways: cars stop at the edge of the village. At the top the castle (Kastro) occupies the site of the ancient acropolis; the Monastery of Saint George, founded in 895, is on the way. In the Middle Ages the village was built facing inland so it could not be seen from the sea and its pirates.
Chapels in the rocks
The island has several white chapels set against rocks, such as Agios Nikolaos, very photogenic at sunset. Short paths lead to them; they offer a simple, bright scene far from the bustle of the main beaches.
The Skyrian horse
The Skyrian horse is a miniature breed, with a height at the withers of around one metre. It is one of the rarest horse breeds in the world; semi-wild in the mountainous south of the island, it is protected and the subject of conservation programmes. You may spot it in fields: watch from a distance and do not feed it.
Pefkos, a sheltered bay
Pefkos is a quiet bay fringed with pines, with a small sand beach: a good spot for a peaceful swim. The western beaches, such as Magazia (the village beach) and Molos (the best equipped), are busier.
Agalipa, a wild cove
Agalipa is a small pebble cove in a pine setting, with clear water. An old boat beached on the shore makes it a favourite with photographers. Hard-to-reach coves are best reached by car or boat; ask locally before you set out.
Other places: the grave of the English poet Rupert Brooke, who died in 1915 and is buried in an olive grove in Tris Boukes bay in the south; the Palamari archaeological site, a Bronze Age settlement; Linaria, a small fishing and leisure port; and the beaches of Atsitsa, Agios Fokas, Kyra Panagia and Achili, whose name recalls Achilles, hidden on the island according to legend.
Museums and culture
Museums, legends and traditions of Skyros
Chora: archaeology and folklore
The Archaeological Museum, established in 1963 and inaugurated in 1973, shows among other things finds from the Palamari site. The Faltaits Folklore Museum, founded in 1964, is devoted to folk arts and the island's traditional interiors. Check hours and access before you come; we publish no ticket prices.
Myth and history
In mythology Skyros is the kingdom of Lycomedes, where Thetis hid her son Achilles disguised as a girl, and the place of Theseus's death. Around 475 BC Cimon conquered it and brought Theseus's remains to Athens. Venetian and then Ottoman, the island joined the Greek state in 1830.
A singular carnival
Each year, before Lent, a traditional carnival stages figures in goat skins with masks and heavy bells. Dates vary: ask locally. Old costumes and crafts (embroidery, carved furniture, ceramics) remain alive.
Food and drink
Cheese, honey and seaside cooking
Island produce
Skyros produces honey, dried fruit and cheeses such as myzithra and kefalotyri. Kid and fish are part of local cooking. We name no brand.
Crafts to bring home
Skyros embroideries, carved furniture, baskets and ceramics are traditional souvenirs; the island's marble has been known since antiquity.
Where to eat
Beach tavernas, those in Chora and in Linaria harbour serve simple fish and meat. Nightlife stays calm, with a few bars. We name no particular address.
Getting around
Bus, car, scooter and boat: getting around
By bus
A bus links Chora, Linaria, Magazia, Molos and the airport; frequency varies by season.
By car or scooter
For isolated coves and the south of the island, a rental car or scooter is preferable. Some roads are narrow or unpaved.
By boat
Boat trips go around the island and, according to guides, let you dive near underwater caves. Conditions vary with the wind.
Budget and precautions
Price level: no unverified figures
What we know
Skyros is a mid-range island without mass tourism. Accommodation remains the biggest cost in high season; the ferry is often the easiest item to optimise.
What we do not publish
Ferry, flight, meal or rental prices quoted here and there are not backed by two independent sources, so we publish no ranges. The currency is the euro.
Precautions
The island includes military areas with limited access: respect the signs. Check ferry timetables, which wind can disrupt, and your government's travel advice.
When to go
A Mediterranean climate with cool summers and mild winters
Spring (April to June)
The island is green and flowery; a good time to walk and see Chora without crowds.
Summer (July to August)
Hot and dry, cooled by wind. The island's population rises noticeably: beaches and tavernas are busier.
Autumn (September to November)
September and October stay mild with a still-warm sea, then rain returns.
Winter (December to March)
Mild with little rain. The carnival before Lent enlivens Chora; many seasonal businesses are closed.
The annual mean temperature is about 17 C according to Wikipedia. These are guidelines; weather changes from year to year.
By length of stay
How many days in Skyros?
A short stay
Chora, its castle and museums, then a beach such as Magazia or Molos.
Taking your time
Add Linaria, a chapel in a rock, Pefkos, Atsitsa or Agalipa and Rupert Brooke's grave.
Quiet Sporades
Explore the south, the Skyrian horse and several coves, with a boat trip.
In pictures
Skyros in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Skyros
Which airport serves Skyros?
The island is served by SKU airport near Trachy, about 17 km from Chora. Civil links, mainly with Athens, are infrequent; most travellers arrive by ferry.
How do I reach Skyros by ferry?
The most used link joins Kymi in Euboea to the port of Linaria. Seasonal links exist with Skopelos and Alonissos. We name no operator.
What should I see first in Skyros?
Chora and its castle, the Archaeological Museum, the chapels in rocks, a few beaches such as Molos and Pefkos, and the Skyrian horse.
What is the Skyrian horse?
A rare miniature breed, around one metre at the withers, semi-wild in the south of the island and protected.
When is the best time to go?
May, June, September and early October are pleasant. Summer is livelier; the carnival takes place before Lent.
How do I get around the island?
By bus between Chora, Linaria and the main beaches, and by rental car or scooter for isolated coves.
How much does a flight to Skyros usually cost?
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