The island of Skyros lies in the Northern Sporathes. Hidden in the centre of the Aegean Sea, it has kept its natural beauty as well as its traditions and costoms.
The northern section of the island is covered with pine trees, natural beauty spots and wonderful small beaches. In contrast the southern part is rocky, yet with its own wild beauty.
The Skyrian houses are well-known-small white cubes, one on top of the other, clustering around the Castle for protection from the previous pirate raids.
The capital of the island is called Chora is amphitheatrically built on the sides of the Castle. Another characteristic of the town is the maze of narrow streets. Capping the Castle is the monastery of St. George, which was built in 962 AD by the Byzantines.
Visitors of Skyros will enjoy the clean sea and the beautiful beaches and may discover the natural beauty of the island.