Amorgos island

41 nautical miles from the town of Volos

The majestically built capital of the island will bewitch you with the first glance. The amphitheatrically architecture gives it a glamour that similar to it nothing exists. The white washed houses with red ceramic tiles complete scenery of an impressive picturesque location. Its harbor is very attractive, not only because of innumerable sailing boats that have chosen it as their destination, but also by all visitors that have decided to become acquainted with the cosmopolitan atmosphere that it offers. There you will find every kind of store for entertainment and shopping.

The ancient city of Skiathos (170 years ago) was situated at the same position that the current capital is found. An ancient wall was raised around it, during the 4th century B.C., parts of which still exist today at the Agias Triadas church, and at the cemetery, which was farthest most part of the city. One thing in common that ancient Skiathos has with the modern city is, that both had experienced growth in all its grandeur. The first during the classic period and the second shortly before the threshold of the 21st century.

The Bourtzi is the jewel and trademark at the entrance of the capital. The ruins of the former Venetian fortress can be found on a peninsula full of pine trees, reminding one of times of the past when its main role was to protect against the raids of the pirates.

Today during your visit you will find a beautiful building from the neoclassical period that operates as a public school. From this setting, is the monument of Alexandros Papadiamantis, who was a great Greek scholar, could not be missing.

An enormous rock that protrudes from the sea, is were the city had found refuge during the middle ages. There in the middle of the 14th century the inhabitants of Skopelos had built their homes very close to each other, so as to feel protected from pirates. By wandering for one and a half hours with a boat, or covering a distance of about three hours by foot, you will have the opportunity to visit the named Castle (Castro) with the fantastic view. Its ruins stand patiently waiting for their visitors so that they can journey them through time.

During the 7th and 8th centuries it would break the raging waves with its imposing construction. Today the remains of the of pier can be found covered and defeated from the opponent that time and again they had beaten.

The churches that existed on the castle reached 30 in numbers. Today out of these very few remain, the church of Christ being the most important. It contains wall paintings from the after Byzantine period, while the history of its icons date back about 300 years.

You could not leave the island of Papadiamantis without visiting his house. Today it remains intact and operates as a museum, and you can within his personal belongings, travel to the period of its magnificent creation. This great Greek scholar has written with his pen masterpieces such as: "The Gipsy Girl", "The Murderess", "The Poor Saint" and many more. Within these he has described life in a unique way, its morals and customs of the inhabitants of Skiathos giving vivid descriptions.

If you are an admirer of the vessels, you have to surely visit the Shipyard (Karnagio in Greek). It is located in the southern part of the city and is the area where they build boats. There you will hear them talking about the Great Tarsana the famous shipyard where ships were constructed. It is worthwhile visiting it, although you will discover that its splendor has withered, since its work is now are limited only in the preservation of vessels.