Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Shopping
Two waterfront stand-bys are
Ploumisti Shop
and
Archipelagos Shop
for quality
ceramics, small paintings, icons and handmade jewellery.
Information
There are four ATMs along the waterfront, which is also wired for free wi-fi access.
Health Centre
(
24240 22222; Ring Rd, opposite fire station)
Police
(
24240 22235; above National Bank)
Port Police
( 24240 22180; Quay)
Post Office
(opposite Panagia Church;
7.30am-2pm)
TRAVEL AGENCIES
does accommodation and ticketing, arranges walking trips, island boat excursions, cook-
ing lessons and even marriages (partners extra).
service waterfront agency also help with apartment and villa accommodation, boat hire,
island excursions and weddings.
Glossa & Loutraki Γλώσσα & Λουτράκι
Glossa, Skopelos' other settlement, is a whitewashed delight with a cluster of shops and
eateries. A 2km road winds down from the small square to the laid-back port of Loutraki
('Glossa' in timetables). A shorter
kalderimi
(cobblestoned path) connects both villages
as well. Fans of the 2008 movie
Mamma Mia!
can start their pilgrimage in Glossa to
reach the film's little church,
Agios Ioannis sto Kastri
(St John of the Castle).
Loutraki means 'small bath' and you will find the remains of ancient
Roman baths
at
the archaeological kiosk on the port.
Sleeping & Eating
To sleep nearer the Loutraki ferry dock, try
Rania Studios
(
24240 33710; Loutraki; stu-
dio/apt from €35/50;
)
or
Hotel Selenunda
(
24240 34073;
www.skopelosweb.gr/
selenunda
; Loutraki; d/tr/f from €45/60/75;
)
, both reliable and friendly.
