According to the legend, Ancient Peparithos was founded by the Minoans in 16^th c. B.C. at the location, where modern day Chora of Skopelos is. When Cretans arrived on the island, they spread their knowledge on winemaking and oil production.

The view of Chora from the port is an unforgettable image for first time visitors. In Skopelos, visitors have the opportunity to explore amazing landscapes, following a trail network. One of the most beautiful trails starts from Pigadaki, close to the beach, and leads to the imposing Venetian Castle.

Even though visitors today can admire only remains of these imposing walls, constructed in 3^rd c. by the prominent Gisi family originating from Venice, they will also have the opportunity to enjoy the view from the top. On the way back, visitors can explore the picturesque alleys and little chapels hidden behind colorful bougainvilleas.

When following this trail, visitorscan also see the sights: the house of writer Pavlos Nirvanas from Skopelos, the three-story manor also known as Old Skopelos Manor or Vakratsa Manor (18^th c.), another manor in the center of Chora, where the Folklore Museums is now established, whereas in the area of Ambeliki next to the port, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the archaeological site of Asklipeio. Another suggestion is to visit the white church of Panagiatou Pyrgou, literally built into the side of a cliff.

It is worth mentioning that this picturesque church of the 17^th c. receives many visitors every year. The inside of the temple includes a 17^th c. sculpted wooden altarpiece with themes from Old and New Testament and rich nature-themed decorations.  Other works of art include old icons of the 18^th and 19^th c. and an icon recovered from the sea! From there, you can follow the trail to Kastro, while enjoying the magnificent sea view.

Map-Port of Skopelos

1. Part A-B (30 meters) is for mooring of ro-ro passenger ships, which cannot enter the wet dock.
2. Part B-Γ (174 meters) is for rafting up long yachts and sailing vessels.
3. Part Γ-Δ (54 meters) is for mooring of sailing vessels and recreational craft of up to 12 meters.
4. Part Δ-E (100 meters) is for mooring of sailing vessels and recreational craft of up to 15 meters.
5. Part E-ΣΤ (71 meters) is for mooring of high speed craft and recreational fishing vessels of 12 meters andunder.
6. Part ΣΤ-Ζ(slide) is for launch and recovery of fishing and high speed craft.
7. Part Z-H (60 meters) is for mooring of commercial and recreational sailing vessels as well as of high speed recreational craft.
8. Part H-Θis empty. A tide gauge has been installed on this part of the quay.
9. Part Θ-Ι(53 meters) is for mooring of commercial and recreational sailing vessels.
10. Part I-IA (16 meters) is for mooring of commercial and recreational sailing vessels.
11. Part IA-IB (73,50 meters) is for mooring of commercial and recreational sailing vessels as well as of 169 A’ patrol vessel of the Coast Guard of Skopelos.
12. Part IB-IB’ (109 meters) is for mooring of professional fishing vessels.
13. Part IB-ΙΓ(88,50 meters) is for mooring of small recreational craft.
14. Part ΙΓ-ΙΔ (60 meters) is for mooring of passenger and tourist vessels for sea excursions, and of powered recreational craft (Law 2743/99), which depart from other ports.
15. Part ΙΔ-ΙΕ (61 meters) is for mooring of commercial sailing vessels, powered recreational craft and tourist passenger vessels for sea excursions, departing from the port of Skopelos.
16. Part IE-ΙΣΤis empty.
17. Part ΙΣΤ-IZ (55 meters) is for rafting up scheduled ro-ro passenger vessels and flying cat vessels.
18. Part IZ-IH (70 meters) is for mooring of scheduled ro-ro passenger vessels.
19. Part IH-ΙΘ (62 meters) is for rafting up cargo vessels.
20. Part ΙΘ-ΙΘ’ (20 meters) is designated for the installation of a floating platform for mooring of seaplanes.
21. Part ΙΘ-Κ’ is for launch and recovery of vessels.
22. Part IK-KA (23 meters) is for rafting up of 169 patrol vessels and of 1067 patrol vessel-ambulance of the 1^st Coast Guard of Skopelos.