Skyros – general
Skyros There is a tenacity to tradition on Skyros which comes of the island being genuinely more isolated than most. It affects all aspects of life—local song and music, the deco rating of [...]
Skyros – history
History Achilles sojourned on the island: disguised as a girl, he was sent by his mother Thetis to the court of Lycomedes, king of Skyros, to prevent his going to the Trojan War. Her precaution [...]
Skyros – Skyros Chora and environs – Chora
Chora The steep and dramatic site of * Skyros Chora and its acropolis is a gift of nature for any settlers seeking a safe refuge for their dwellings which could be easily defended. The fame of [...]
Skyros – Skyros Chora and environs – The Museums
The Museums On returning to Plateia Brooke, the Archaeological Museum is below the square, down the steps to the east. (Open 8.30–3; closed Mon.) This is a small well-displayed collection whose [...]
Skyros – Skyros Chora and environs – The environs of Chora
The environs of Chora The lower Chora, reached by taking the path down hill from just above the church of the Pende Martyres, stretches in a chain of tiny squares and spaces along a gracefully [...]
Skyros – AROUND THE ISLAND – Palamari and Markesi
Palamari and Markesi (Chora = 0.0km for distances in the text) North from Chora, after a succession of narrow valleys dotted with tiny chapels, the view to the northern end of the island opens [...]
Skyros – AROUND THE ISLAND – the West Coast
The West Coast At Atsisa (13km, by direct route from Chora; 18km by the above route) the road descends into a sheltered bay with a pleasant taverna and small hotel. The pale green colour in the [...]
Skyros – AROUND THE ISLAND – Mount Kochylas and the south of the island
Mount Kochylas and the south of the island Between the reedy bays of Kalamisa (south) and Achilli (north) stretches a thin band of alluvial land, probably once submerged, which effectively [...]