Skopelos Hotels, Villas and Apartments: Where to Stay on the Island

Villa Nina sits on an elevated position near Glossa in the north of Skopelos, with views over the Aegean Sea. A private pool with sun loungers, free WiFi and BBQ facilities come with the house. The air-conditioned villa is decorated in white tones and has a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, one with a spa bath. The living room has a fireplace, a flat-screen TV and a CD player, and a washing machine and outdoor dining area are included. Two beaches lie within reach - Hondrogiorgi and Perivoli - each a 45-minute walk or 10 minutes by car. Glossa, 2 km away, has restaurants, bars and mini markets, and free parking is offered on site. Part of the access road is a dirt track, so a capable car helps.

Villa Ditropo stands on a hill 2 km from Panormos Beach in the south of Skopelos. The stone-built, fully air-conditioned villa has a swimming pool and overlooks the Aegean Sea and the island's hills. Both bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and one has a hot tub with garden and sea views. The fully equipped kitchen has a cooker and a large dining table, and the living room has a fireplace, satellite TV and a DVD player. A stone-paved courtyard sits in a garden of Mediterranean plants, with a shaded terrace for BBQs and dining. A bus stop with services to most of the island's beaches is just outside. Panormos Beach has shops and restaurants, Skopelos Town lies 8 km away, and free private parking is included.

The family-run Adrina Beach Hotel sits on Skopelos with panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and the resort's own private beach. It has an outdoor swimming pool and a spa-jacuzzi. The taverna-style restaurant serves fresh lobster, and a well-maintained garden surrounds the resort.

Eden Apartments stand in the village of Elios, below pine-covered mountains that reach the sea. The apartments fill 2 buildings: the first on the beachfront, the second 70 metres from the beach. Each apartment has air conditioning, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and a veranda with forest and sea views. A spacious parking area is provided, and the bus stop, restaurants and shops are close by. Eden lies 24 km from Skopelos Town and 10 km from Glossa, with the beaches of Chovolo, Kastani, Milia, Adrina and Panormos nearby.

Aegean Wave offers panoramic sea views from its sun terrace, 200 metres from the sea. This hotel has free WiFi and free private parking. Each room and villa has its own character, with a balcony or veranda giving sea or countryside views. One child under 12 stays free using existing bedding. From June until September a continental breakfast is served in the breakfast room, or in guests' own rooms. The port of Loutraki is 300 metres away.

Cyprus Villa is a holiday house with a private pool in Faros on Skopelos, sleeping a maximum of 6 people. It has a balcony and a spacious veranda. Facilities include air conditioning, satellite TV, a kitchen with a dishwasher and refrigerator, a washing machine, a tea/coffee maker, a work desk, ironing facilities, a seating area, extra-long beds over 2 metres, and a bath or shower.

Ostria Hotel sits on the hillside above Stafilos bay on Skopelos, within easy reach of beaches, town and taverns. It has an outdoor pool with a pool bar, a restaurant and a free parking area. Every guestroom has air conditioning, a TV and a balcony, and some balconies look out to the sea. Stafilos beach and Velanio beach are within walking distance, and Skopelos Town is about 4 km away by local bus or taxi.

Hotel Selenunda stands on the hillside of Loutraki, overlooking the sea and the port, a base for exploring Skopelos. This family-run hotel offers spacious self-catering apartments with sea views. Each apartment has modern comforts and a fully equipped kitchen for preparing breakfast, plus a spacious balcony with sea views.