The first port of Skopelos, where most ships dock coming from Agios Konstantinos, Volos or Skiathos, is Loutraki. There is also the port of Chora. Going back in time, we will find at this location one of the three ancient cities of Peparithos, ancient Selinounta, founded in 8th c. B.C. by inhabitants of Chalkis during the second Greek colonization. 

This chapter of history of Skopelos was uncovered by archaeologists in Loutraki. Numerous inscriptions of the Hellenistic and Roman era, anaglyphs, sculptures, tombs and other finds keep coming to light. At the southeastern part of Loutraki, remains of Roman Baths have been found, after which modern-day Loutraki was named. Archaeological finds from these excavations can be admired at the Archaeological Museum of Volos. 

In 1865 archaeologists uncovered a marble statue of Goddess Athena, considered to be a replica of the famous statue“Athena Parthenos” by Phidias, exhibited at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.

The area of Loutraki has always had a strong bond with sea and seamen, as confirmed by the glorious Byzantine Temple of Saint Nicholas,located by the beach at the port – a temple that seems to be looking over sailors and protecting them. The temple of Saint Nicholas has been erected on the remains of an older Byzantine temple of the 7th c.

It takes about 40 minutes by car to get to Loutraki from Chora of Skopelosand the distance is 28,5 km following the route throughAgiosRiginos.

By taking the route of Staphylos-Agnontas, the distance from Chora is 33,1 km and it takes about 45 minutes. By taking the route of Glysteri-Karia Mountain Delphi, the distance from Chora is 23,4 km and it takes about 38 minutes. 

Map-Port of Loutraki

1. Part A-B (105 meters) is for mooring of commercial and recreational sailing vessels (as defined by Law 4256/14).
2. Part B-Γ (105 meters) is for mooring of ro-ro passenger vessels.
3. Part Γ-Δ (25 meters) is for mooring of ro-ro passenger vessels and catamaran passenger vessels.
4. Part Δ-Ε (15 meters) is for rafting up sea taxi-passenger vessels, which will be rotating to embark and disembark passengers.
5. Part E-E’ (15 meters) is for mooring of fishing vessels (commercial vessels, location for unloading of large pelagics).
6. Part E’-Z (45 meters) is for mooring-berthing of commercial and recreational fishing vessels, as well as of recreational craft.
7. Part Z-H (250 meters) is for mooring-berthing of commercial and recreational fishing vessels.
8. Part H-Θ(50 meters) is for mooring of small recreational craft (of 7 metersand under).
9. Part Θ-Ι (50 meters) and I-K (50 meters) is the location of the seasonal floating platform and is designated exclusively for mooring of recreational sailing vessels of 7 to 12 meters (inflatable – plastic). It is prohibited to raft up – moor traditional wooden vessels and boats of large weight, as the floating platform is a floating construction anchored at the location.