Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Excursion boats go to Psili Ammos Beach from Skala, departing around 10am and re-
turning about 4pm.
BUS
From Skala, there are eight return buses daily to Hora and four to Grikos and Kambos.
Fares are a standard €1.50.
CAR & MOTORCYCLE
There are several car- and motorcycle-hire outlets in Skala including
Avis
( 22470
33025)
. The best scooter shop,
Moto Rent Faros
( 22470 29330)
, is behind Skala har-
bour on the road to Hora, and has quick, regularly serviced bikes.
TAXI
You can catch a
taxi
(
22470 31225)
from Skala's taxi rank opposite the police station.
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SkalaΣκάλα
Photogenic Skala hugs the dock with whitewashed houses rising amphitheatrically up the
hill, and is threaded with boutiques, shadowy bars, guesthouses and aromatic tavernas in
its web of backstreets. Periodically quiet then suddenly busy with throngs of pilgrims
disgorged from cruise ships, it's a great place to meet locals over a frappé.
Sights & Activities
Skala has a couple of religious sites, including the place where St John first baptised the
locals in AD 96, just north of the beach. To find out more and to see religious objects
from across the island, visit the
Orthodox Culture & Information Centre
(
9am-1pm
Thu-Tue & 6-9pm Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri)
in the harbour-side church.
If you feel like a workout, climb up to the remains of an ancient
acropolis
on the hill-
side to the west of town. The route is not well signposted; head for the prominent chapel
then follow the dirt trail across the fields full of wildflowers and lizards. The views from
the top are stunning.
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