Location: Skyros
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Skyros (Greek: Σκύρος) is an island in Greece, the southernmost of the Sporades, an archipelago in the Aegean Sea. Around the 2nd millennium BC and slightly later, the island was known as The Island of the Magnetes where the Magnetes used to live and later Pelasgia and Dolopia and later Skyros. At 209 square kilometres (81 sq mi) it is the largest island of the Sporades, and has a population of about 3,000 (in 2011). It is part of the regional unit of Euboea.
Restaurants in Skyros
1. Kores
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5.0 based on 48 reviews
Kores is a new art and design gift shop, located in Chora, on the central footpath on the way to the museums. You'll find a fine selection of handmade jewelry and accessories all made by Greek designers.
2. Apaloosa Horse Riding Club
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5.0 based on 43 reviews
In the beautiful island of Skyros, we offer you small and big rides with horses. In a fabulous natural resort you can enjoy the unique experience of riding. Our horses are trained and suitable for all the family and all levels off knowledge. We provide rides of 15´, 30´ or 60´and off course the 3our excursion on the beach, where you can rest, swim and play. All walks taken place with the presence of Manolis Malamatinis who is in charge of the place. Manolis a real horse whisperer lives with the horses and runs the place for over 25 years working with love, patience and care: the basics elements of the unique relationship between man and horse.
Reviewed By MircoG80
Again in Skyros, again with Manolis and his horses and again a fantastic adventure. It's been a few years from the last time but nothing has changed (some new horses, actually). My children are more grown up now and they enjoyed it even more.
3. The Faltaits Historical and Folklore Museum
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4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By EUcitizenTravelling - Athens, Greece
very interesting and rare artifacts, hosts are very friendly and the place is unique. great collection of art and history pieces
4. Archaeological Museum of Skyros
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
5. Monastery of St. George
6. Molos Beach
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4.0 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By 354krasimirk - Sofia, Bulgaria
This is the beach of the village of Molos, which is next to the chora (main village, "capital" of a Greek island) of Skyros. It is a very good beach for sunbathing as it is sandy - but be careful in the water, there may be urchins. There are cafes and bars on the beach, there are fishing boats creating beautiful views, and from the beach you can see the magnificent chora of Skyros, with the church and the Venetian castle on top and the snow-white houses below - Skyros, interestingly enough, is an island that is distanced from the Cyclades but has Cycladic architecture. Note that you can also have marvelous views of the beach itself and the village of Molos and the surrounding landscape from the Venetian castle, when you climb to the top of it, a must-do exercise.
7. Mouries Farm
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4.0 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By christopherbT885FB
Mouries farm is one of those places on earth where the people are so towards committed and warmed by other's happiness. The owner splits his time between running the Taverna and the horse farm - for the endangered breed of Skyrian horses. The Taverna serves traditional Greek food amongst a larger selection, with VERY generous portions. The staff may surprise you occassionally with some wine or a dessert you didn't see coming. What's more, you get to eat outside, underneath the shade of trees which, after a long day exploring the island in the Greek sun, is incomparably relaxing. For the kids there are rides on Skyrian horses for only 5 euros. The horses are just the size of ponies, and newborns close to the size of a large dog. A huge team of volunteers work tirelessly year-round to keep them fed, bred, and neighing happily. The money needed to maintain the herd is taken entirely from horse rides and donations. They have the biggest herd of Skyrian horses in the world (around 45) and considering there are only 300 of them in the world it's well worth a look even if you're not a horse-lover. Whilst there I met many people who have come back Mouries farm each year, and it's unsurprising. Sitting in the shadow of a mountain, sipping Greek wine, and looking on at miniature horses feels like the most authentic Greek experience imaginable, and doing it in such a peaceful atmosphere is even better.
8. Agios Fokas Beach
9. Gorgonia Diving
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5.0 based on 130 reviews
