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Skopelos
Σκόπελος
View of Skopelos
View of Skopelos
Geography
Coordinates: 39°7′N 23°43′E / 39.117, 23.717Coordinates: 39°7′N 23°43′E / 39.117, 23.717
Island Chain: Sporades
Area:[1] 96. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. The (Northern Sporades (Βόρειες Σποράδες are an Archipelago along the east coast of Greece, northeast of the island of Euboea, in 229 km² (37 sq.mi.)
Highest Mountain: Delphi (681 m (2,234 ft))
Government
Flag of Greece Greece
Periphery: Thessaly
Prefecture: Magnesia
Capital: Skopelos (town)
Statistics
Population: 4,696 (as of 2001)
Density: 49 /km² (126 /sq. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. Thessalia redirects here For the Butterfly Genus, see Thessalia (butterfly. Magnesia (Μαγνησία Magnisía, maɣniˈsia deriving from the tribe name Magnetes, is the name of the southeastern area of Thessaly Skopelos ( Greek: Σκόπελος is the main town on the island of Skopelos. mi. )
Postal Code: 370 03
Area Code: 24240
License Code: ΒΟ
Website
www.skopelos.gr

Skopelos (Greek: Σκόπελος) is a Greek island in the western Aegean sea. Greek (el ελληνική γλώσσα or simply el ελληνικά — "Hellenic" is an Indo-European language, spoken today by 15-22 million people mainly An island (ˈaɪlənd or isle (/ˈaɪl/ is any piece of land that is completely surrounded by water in two dimensions above high tide and isolated from other significant Skopelos is one of several islands which comprise the Northern Sporades island group. The island is located east of mainland Greece, northeast of the island of Euboea and is part of the Prefecture of Magnesias in the Periphery of Thessaly. Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία For the mythological figure see Euboea (mythology Euboea ( Modern Greek, Εύβοια - Évia &mdash Magnesia (Μαγνησία Magnisía, maɣniˈsia deriving from the tribe name Magnetes, is the name of the southeastern area of Thessaly Thessalia redirects here For the Butterfly Genus, see Thessalia (butterfly. Skopelos is also the name of the main port and the municipal center of the island. The other communities of the island are Glossa and Neo Klima (Elios). The geography of Skopelos includes two mountains over 500 meters; Delphi (681 meters) in the center of the island, and Palouki (546 meters) in the southeast. With an area of 96 km² (36.6 mi²) Skopelos is slightly larger than Mykonos (85 km²) and Santorini (73 km²). To help compare sizes of different geographic regions we list here Areas between 10 km² (1000 Hectares and 100 km² (10000 hectares Mykonos ( Greek: Μύκονος is a Greek island and a mass tourist destination renowned for its cosmopolitan character and its intense nightlife The nearest inhabited islands are Skiathos to the west and Alonissos to the east. Skiathos ( Greek: Σκιάθος Latin forms Sciathos and Sciathus is a small island in the Aegean Sea belonging to Greece. Alonissos, Alonisos or Alonnisos (Αλόννησος is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea.

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History

In island legend Skopelos was founded by Staphylos or Staphylus (Greek for grape), one of the sons of the god Dionysos and the Princess Ariadne of Crete[2] . For the German theologian see Friedrich Staphylus. For the Skipper butterfly Genus, see Staphylus (butterfly. In Classical mythology, Dionysus or Dionysos (in Greek, Διόνυσος or Διώνυσος; associated with Roman Ariadne, in Greek mythology (Latin Arianna French Arianne was daughter of King Minos of Crete and his queen Pasiphaë, daughter Crete ( Greek: Κρήτη transliteration: Krētē, modern transliteration Kriti) is the largest of the Greek islands and the Historically, in the Late Bronze Age Skopelos, then known as Peparethos or Peparethus, was colonized by Cretans who introduced viticulture to the island. The term Bronze Age refers to a period in human cultural development when the most advanced Metalworking (at least in systematic and widespread use included techniques for Viticulture (from the Latin word for Vine) is the Science, production and study of Grapes which deals with the series of

Perhaps because of the legend of its founding by the son of the god of wine, the island was known throughout the ancient Greek cities of the Mediterranean Sea for its wine. The play Philoctetes (first performed at the Festival of Dionysus in 409 BC) by Sophocles includes a wine merchant lost on his way to "Peparethos - rich in grapes and wine". Philoctetes (Φιλοκτήτης / Philoktētēs) is a play by Sophocles ( Aeschylus and Euripides also each wrote a Philoctetes The Dionysia was a large religious festival in ancient Athens in honor of the god Dionysus, the central event of which was the performance of tragedies Events By place Greece Alcibiades recaptures Byzantium, ending the city's rebellion from Athens. Sophocles (ˈsɒfəkliːz Ancient Greek, sopʰoklɛ̂ːs circa

In 1936, excavations in the area of Staphylos / Velanio uncovered a royal tomb of the era of Mycenaean Greece. ( May also refer to Staphylus son of Goddess Ariadne Staphylos is located 4 kilometres south of Skopelos, Greece. Mycenaean Greece is a cultural period of ancient Greece taking its name from the archaeological site of Mycenae in northeastern Argolis, in the Peloponnese The island was briefly under the control of the city-state Chalcis, Euboea since at least the 8th century BC. A city-state is a Region controlled exclusively by a City, usually having Sovereignty. Chalcis or Chalkida, Halkida, Halkis or Chalkis ( Greek, Modern Χαλκίδα xal'ciða Ancient/ Katharevousa: -ίς For the mythological figure see Euboea (mythology Euboea ( Modern Greek, Εύβοια - Évia &mdash The 8th century BC started the first day of 800 BC and ended the last day of 701 BC.

In turn the island would come under the political influence or direct domination of:

Skopelos became part of the First Hellenic Republic under the London Protocol confirming its sovereignty (February 3, 1830. The First Hellenic Republic ( Α' Ελληνική Δημοκρατία) is a name used to refer to the provisional Greek state during the Greek War of Independence London Protocol is a name used to describe several different documents Sovereignty is the exclusive Right to control a Government, a country, a people or oneself Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states For the game see 1830 (board game. Year 1830 ( MDCCCXXX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display [3] During World War II, Skopelos fell under Axis occupation. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Axis occupation of Greece during World War II ( Η Κατοχή, I Katochi, meaning "The Occupation" began in April At first it was occupied by the Kingdom of Italy (June, 1941 - September, 1943) and then by Nazi Germany (September, 1943 - October, 1944). The Kingdom of Italy ( Italian: Regno d'Italia) was a state forged in 1861 by the unification of Italy under the influence of the Kingdom Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1943 ( MCMXLIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Nazi Germany and the Third Reich are the common English names for Germany under the regime of Adolf Hitler and the National Socialist German Workers Year 1943 ( MCMXLIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Skopelos and the rest of Greece returned to democratic style government in 1944.

Communities

Settlements

Stafilos, Agnondas, Panormos, Ananias, Klima, Glossa, Atheato, Loutraki, Kalogeros, Milli.

Demographics

In the census of 2001, the island had 4,696 inhabitants; Skopelos town had 3,027; Glossa village had 1,195 and Neo Klima (Elios) had 415 inhabitants.

Government

Under Law 2539 of 1997 the "Ioannis Kapodistrias" reforms took place in Greece in which the communities of Skopelos were united as one Municipality. A municipality is an administrative entity composed of a clearly defined territory and its population and commonly denotes a City, Town, or Village, or As a municipality, Skopelos elects a mayor and a thirteen member Mayor's Council (Demotiko Simvoulio) every four years. Candidates for mayor run with a list of 20 associates to be on the mayor's council. The eight council candidates receiving the most votes from the winning mayor's party form the mayor's council. Also included in the mayor's council are the defeated mayoral candidate(s) and five total electors from their list of councilors. Each party's list of electors includes representatives from each of Skopelos' three communities; Skopelos, Glossa and Neo Klima (Elios). The list of electors for council must also include the names of at least six women. However there is no guarantee of a woman being part of the mayor's council. The Mayor's Council meets at least monthly. The current mayor's term began 1 January, 2007. In addition to the Mayor's Council, the communities of Neo Klima and Glossa each elect a Community Council.
Communities and Municipalities of Greece
The responsibilities of the Mayor and the Mayor's Council include:

  • Fire fighting
  • Nurseries and kindergartens
  • Repair and maintenance of all schools, including the issuing of permits
  • Adult education
  • Hospitals and health departments
  • Family and youth services
  • Rest homes
  • Public housing and town planning
  • Water and waste treatment
  • Cemeteries
  • Slaughterhouses
  • Environmental protection
  • Theatres, museums, libraries
  • Parks, sports and leisure facilities
  • Urban road systems
  • Irrigation
  • Farming and fishing
  • Commerce and tourism
  • Licensing certain business enterprises

Economy

The economy of Skopelos is now fully dependent on the tourism industry which supports construction and other development related industries. Tourism is Travel for Recreational or Leisure purposes The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel Though tourism is greatest during the summer months, Skopelos is also a year round retirement destination for Northern Europeans. Northern Europe is a term for the northern part of Europe. The United Nations defines Northern Europe as (Finland Agriculture, once a staple of the local economy, is in decline. Agriculture refers to the production of goods through the growing of plants and fungi and the raising of domesticated Animals The study of agriculture Plum and almond orchards exist but are less extensive than in the past. A plum or gage is a stone fruit Tree in the genus Prunus, subgenus Prunus. The Almond ( Prunus dulcis, syn Prunus amygdalus Batsch Amygdalus communis L Wine production from local grapes is minimal ever since the phylloxera blight of the 1940s destroyed the vineyards. For the Tokyo University supercomputer see Gravity Pipe. GRAPE, or GRA phics P rogramming E nvironment is This article is about the grape phylloxera For the Genus, see Phylloxera (genus. The 1940s decade ran from 1940 to 1949 Events and trends The 1940s was a period between the radical 1930s and the conservative 1950s which also leads the period to be Though there is local small scale wine production using local grapes, most wine produced on the island is for home use and much is pressed from grapes imported from Thessaly. Wine is an Alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of Grape juice Thessalia redirects here For the Butterfly Genus, see Thessalia (butterfly. Herding of domestic goats and domestic sheep continues and a local feta type cheese is produced from these stocks. The domestic goat ( Capra aegagrus hircus) is a subspecies of goat Domesticated from the Wild goat of Southwest Asia and Eastern Europe Feta ( φέτα, also spelled fetta) is a brined Curd Cheese traditionally made in Greece with goat's and Beekeeping and honey production have increased in recent years. Beekeeping (or apiculture, from Latin apis, Bee) is the maintenance of Honey bee colonies commonly in Hives Skopelos supports a small fishing fleet which fishes local waters. A fishing fleet is an aggregate of commercial Fishing vessels.

The island once had a vital wooden shipbuilding industry and contributed many ships to the War of Greek Independence (1821-1831). See also Shipbuilding (song. Shipbuilding is the construction of Ships It normally takes place in a specialized facility known as a The Greek War of Independence (1821–1829 also commonly known as the Greek Revolution (Ελληνική Επανάσταση Elliniki Epanastasi; Ottoman Shipbuilding began to decline after the introduction of steamships. A steamboat or steamship, sometimes called a steamer, is a ship in which the primary method of propulsion is steam power, typically driving a Propeller The Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition (1911) stated "Almost every householder in both islands (Skopelos and Skiathos) is the owner, joint owner or skipper of a sailing ship. The Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition (1910–1911 is a 29-volume reference work that marked the beginning of the Encyclopædia Britannica Skiathos ( Greek: Σκιάθος Latin forms Sciathos and Sciathus is a small island in the Aegean Sea belonging to Greece. " Today the art of building ships and boats in the traditional style is virtually nonexistent and is seen only on the repairing of small wooden vessels. Skopelos can not support its population with locally produced food and goods. Most of what is used and consumed must be imported by ship from the mainland. Prices for food and consumer goods reflect the added expense of transportation. By law the Greek government collects less Value Added Tax for food and drink purchased on the islands (6% - 13%) than for similar items purchased in mainland Greece (9% - 15%). Value added tax ( VAT) or goods and services tax ( GST) is a consumption Tax levied on value added. Still purchases of food and drink run 10 percent higher in Skopelos than on the mainland. Most building materials, including sand, must also be imported. Sand is a naturally occurring Granular material composed of finely divided rock and Mineral particles Gasoline or petrol costs are, at minimum, fifteen percent higher than on the mainland. EU Petrol Prices

Skopelos is a matrilineal society. Matrilineality is a system in which lineage is traced through the mother and maternal ancestors Wealth is passed on via the female line. By custom, the parents of each Skopelitan bride provide the new couple with at least a house and some property. The house and property remain in the bride's name. This custom is particularly insular as in most other parts of Greece, especially on the mainland and Crete, wealth is patrilineal. Crete ( Greek: Κρήτη transliteration: Krētē, modern transliteration Kriti) is the largest of the Greek islands and the Patrilineality (aka agnatic kinship) is a system in which one belongs to one's father's lineage it generally involves the Inheritance of property names or titles

Local Food Production

Environment

Skopelos is one of the greenest islands in the Aegean Sea. Etymology In ancient times there were various explanations for the name Aegean. The island has a wide range of flowers, trees and shrubs. The local vegetation is chiefly made up of forests of Aleppo Pines (Pinus halepensis), Kermes Oaks (Quercus coccifera), a small forest of Holm Oaks (Quercus ilex), Oleo-Ceratonion maquis, fruit trees and olive groves. The Aleppo Pine ( Pinus halepensis) is a Pine native to the Mediterranean region. The Kermes Oak ( Quercus coccifera) is an Oak in the Turkey oak section ''Quercus'' sect The Holm Oak ( Quercus ilex) also called Holly Oak or Evergreen Oak is a large Evergreen Oak native to the Mediterranean region. The pine forests on Skopelos have replaced oak species that predominated in the past; this is due to a preference for pine trees, since their timber is widely used for ship construction. [1]

Ecology

As "The Green and Blue Island", Skopelos lags behind urban Greece in rubbish recycling and sewage treatment. Recycling involves processing used materials into new products in order to prevent the waste of potentially useful materials reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials reduce Sewage treatment, or domestic wastewater treatment, is the process of removing Contaminants from Wastewater, both Runoff ( Effluents Currently there is no rubbish recycling program in Skopelos. Solid and hazardous waste is deposited in a landfill or dumped unofficially on untended public or private land. For other uses see Water treatment and Land reclamation. A landfill, also known as a dump (and historically as Periodically families of Roma people come to Skopelos to collect scrap metal from areas around the island where trash has been illegally dumped. The Romani people (singular Rom, plural Roma as a Noun; also known as Romanies or Roma people) are an ethnic group with origins Scrap is a term used to describe Recyclable materials left over from every manner of product consumption such as parts of vehicles building supplies and surplus materials The scrap metal is removed from the island by lorry and sold on the mainland. Beer and bulk wine bottles are recycled by the distributors. There is a deposit collected for each bottle at time of purchase which is redeemed upon return.

Water Resources

The sources of the municipal water supply are various spring fed tanks located around the island. The three island communities supply water within a limited but expanding part of their juristictions. Homes outside the municipal water system use wells or cisterns to collect rain water. There are plans to construct an artificial lake in the area of Panormos to supply water to farmers. Private water wells supply some agricultural needs and water from these wells can be transported by lorry to outlying areas to refill cisterns or swimming pools. For cisterns in Neuroanatomy, see Cistern (neuroanatomy.For the village in England see Syston. The municipal water is good quality. As most natural source water in limestone environments the water has a high calcium content. Calcium (ˈkælsiəm is the Chemical element with the symbol Ca and Atomic number 20 Construction of a 4,836,400 Euro wastewater treatment plant started in March 2007. Distinguish from Wastwater (a lake in the Lake District in northwest England Currently sewage from the main towns is minimally treated and pumped into the sea. The settlement at Agnondas has its own wastewater treatment facility which has been operating since 2005. Agnondas is a small Port and summer community on the island of Skopelos, Greece. Homes and hotels outside of the sewage grid use cesspool systems. A cesspit, or cesspool, is a pit conservancy tank or covered Cistern, which can be used for Sewage or Refuse.

Alternative Energy

Over the past 30 years residents have begun to use solar collectors for hot water. A solar collector is a device for extracting the Energy of the Sun not indirectly into a more usable or storable form With about 2400 hours of sunlight per year Skopelos has the potential to increase its use solar energy use and to develop alternative sources for energy which make use of a frequent and steady northerly wind. Major construction and mass tourism development projects for hotels and tourist housing have not yet embraced the concept of alternative resources. Most recently built projects rely on electricity generated on the mainland, even for hot water. The projected demand for electricity in Skopelos has caused problems in Skiathos. The Public Power Corporation had plans to run a new line to Skopelos from the mainland under the sea to Skiathos, then overland via electricity pylons and back under the sea to Skopelos. Residents of Skiathos organized a protest to stop the project and the matter now is in the hands of the Greek judicial system.

Wildlife

Domesticated Animals

Birds

Skopelos has a variety of fauna - including about 60 species of wild birds-native and migratory. There are several birds of prey, most common are the Eleonora's Falcon (Falco Eleonorae), the European Scops Owl (Otus Scops) and the Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo). Eleonora's Falcon ( Falco eleonorae) is a medium-sized Falcon. The European Scops Owl ( Otus scops) also known as the Eurasian Scops Owl or just Scops Owl, is a small Owl. The Common Buzzard ( Buteo buteo) is a medium to large Bird of prey, whose range covers most of Europe and extends into Asia. Also kestrels, eagles, and vultures can be seen. The name kestrel is given to several different members of the Falcon genus Falco. Eagles are large birds of prey which are members of the Bird order Falconiformes and family Accipitridae, and belong to several genera Vultures are scavenging Birds feeding mostly on the carcasses of dead Animals Vultures are found on every continent except Antarctica and Very obvious throughout the island is the Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix). The Hooded Crow ( Corvus cornix) (sometimes called Hoodiecrow) is a Eurasian bird species in the Crow Genus. Occasionally Grey Herons and kingfishers and more commonly the Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), the Herring gull (Larus argentatus) and the Yellow-legged Gull (Larus michahellis) are seen along the coast. The Grey Heron ( Ardea cinerea) is a wading Bird of the Heron family Ardeidae native throughout temperate Europe and Asia Kingfishers are small bright colored Birds of the three families Alcedinidae ( River kingfishers, Halcyonidae ( Tree kingfishers, and Cerylidae ( Water The Great Cormorant ( Phalacrocorax carbo) known as the Great Black Cormorant across the Northern Hemisphere the Black Cormorant in Australia and the The Herring Gull, Larus argentatus, is a large Gull (up to 26 inches or 66 cm long and is the most abundant and best known of all gulls along the shores of The Yellow-legged Gull ( Larus michahellis) is a large Gull of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Severe winter weather can introduced rarely seen mainland birds temporarily. In March 2007 the Municipal Authorities cleaned a wetland habitat near the town beach at the outlet to the sea of Skopelos' only permanently flowing stream. A wetland is an area of Land consisting of Soil that is Saturated with Moisture, such as a Swamp, Marsh, or Bog The area had been home to frogs and the birds that fed on them. A large section of the area surrounding and including Mt. Palouki is posted as a no-hunting zone by the Skopelos Hunters Association. Bird species missing from other parts of the island such as the Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) have flourished in the protected area. The Common Pheasant ( Phasianus colchicus) is a bird in the Pheasant family (Phasianidae

Mammals

The Northern Sporades are one of the prime breeding areas of the Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus) an endangered species. The Mediterranean Monk Seal ( Monachus monachus) is believed to be the world's rarest Pinniped and one of the most endangered Mammals of the world The main threat to Monachus monachus is man and his activities. It is deliberately killed or accidentally caught in fishing equipment, and its food sources are being reduced. In addition, marine pollution and uncontrolled tourism are causing the destruction of its natural habitat. The establishment in 1992 of the National Marine Park of Alonnissos-Northern Sporades was an effort to protect this species by restricting human encroachment on seal breeding areas. Wild land mammals include Pine Martens (Martes martes), Brown Rats (Rattus norvegicus) and mice, the Southern White-breasted Hedgehog (Erinaceus concolor), bats and, though declining in numbers, European Hares. A mouse (plural mice) is a small Animal that belongs to one The Southern White-breasted Hedgehog ( Erinaceus concolor) sometimes referred to as East European Hedgehog, White-bellied Hedgehog or White-chested The European Hare or Brown Hare ( Lepus europaeus) is a species of Hare native to northern central and western Europe and western A mating pair of Fallow Deer (Dama dama) have been privately reintroduced to the island. The Fallow Deer ( Dama dama) is a Ruminant Mammal belonging to the family Cervidae. An evolving population of feral cats exists in and around areas of human habitation. A feral organism is one that has escaped from Domestication and returned partly or wholly to its wild state WikipediaManual of Style (spelling, articles should conform to one overall spelling style of English typically the one most linked to the article topic (if it is geographic

Reptiles

The island is home to a variety of reptiles. The Balkan Terrapin (Mauremys rivulata) can be found near fresh water along with the Greek Marsh Frog (Pelophylax kurtmuelleri) though this habitat is slowly disappearing due to development. A terrapin is a Turtle that lives in fresh or Brackish water Taxonomy Although sometimes superficially similar to Sea turtles This article is about the block cipher algorithm For the ultrafast laser pulse measurement technique see Frequency-resolved optical gating. The Balkan Wall Lizard (Podarcis taurica) is seen regularly in daylight in warm weather and the Hemidactylus turcicus at night. UserPolbot. -->The Skyros Wall Lizard ( Podarcis gaigeae) is a species of Lizard in the Lacertidae Mediterranean House Gecko, Hemidactylus turcicus is a species of Gecko. A larger lizard is the Balkan Green Lizard (Lacerta trilineata). UserPolbot. -->The Balkan Green Lizard ( Lacerta trilineata) is a species of Lizard in the Lacertidae Several varieties of snakes can be observed: the Montpellier Snake (Malpolon monspessulanus), the Leopard Snake (Elephe situla), the Large Whip Snake (Coluber jugularis), the Grass Snake (Natrix natrix), and the Viper (Viperidae ochia). This article is about the European Grass Snake or Ringed Snake Natrix natrix The Viperidae are a family of Venomous snakes commonly referred to as vipers, although the term viperids is more specific and distinguishes them from

Amphibians

In or near or fresh water there is sometimes found the Balkan Frog (Pelophylax kurtmuelleri) and the European tree frog (Hyla arborea). The Balkan Frog ( Rana kurtmuelleri) is a species of Frog occurring in Greece and to a lesser extent in Albania, Montenegro, The European tree frog ( Hyla arborea) is a small Frog that can grow to a maximum length of 4 Near or away from water there are Common Toads (Bufo bufo). The Common Toad ( Bufo bufo) or European Toad is widespread throughout Europe, with the exception of Ireland and some Mediterranean

Architectural Heritage

A house in Skopelos renovated within the guidelines of the Presidential Decree of 1978
A house in Skopelos renovated within the guidelines of the Presidential Decree of 1978

The town of Skopelos was honored as a Traditional Settlement of Outstanding Beauty (19/10/1978 Presidential Decree 594,13-11/78, signed by President of Greece Konstantinos Tsatsos). This is a list of the heads of state of Greece, from the foundation of the modern nation state until the present Konstantinos Tsatsos (Κωνσταντίνος Τσάτσος ( July 1, 1899 &ndash October 8, 1987) was a revered Greek diplomat, This is the Greek equivalent of a site of Outstanding Architectural Inheritance. The building code for new construction and renovation within the village reflects some restrictions due to the Traditional Settlement decree. Some restrictions stipulate that no new buildings shall be of more than two stories, there must be a sloped cermamic or stone roof in the traditional style, and doors, windows and balconies be made of wood.

Churches

The island has more than 360 churches and chapels. Most are closed through the years except for the feast day of whom or whatever the church has been dedicated. Most have been privately built. The oldest existing ecclesiastical structure is the basilica of Agios Athanasios built in the 11th century and located in the Kastro area. All except one of the churches on the island observe the Greek Orthodox faith. The Greek Orthodox Church ( Greek: Ἑλληνορθόδοξη Ἐκκλησία Hellēnorthódoxē Ekklēsía) is formed by several autocephalous churches The remaining church hosts a small enclave of Jehovah's Witnesses. Jehovah's Witnesses is a restorationist, millenialist Christian denomination Christianity was formalized in Skopelos by the appointment of the Bishop Riginos in the 4th Century A. Saint Riginos is the Patron saint of the island of Skopelos, Greece. D. Under the Reign of the Emperor Julian the Apostate, Riginos was martyred in 362 A. Flavius Claudius Julianus, known also as Julian or Julian the Apostate (331 or 332 to 26 June 363) was Roman Emperor (Caesar Events By Place Roman Empire Julian gathers an army of 60000 men a fleet of fifty warships and a thousand transport boats D. The Saint's feast day is February 25th - a holiday on the island.

Transportation

Automobile ownership in Greece between 1990 and 2004 increased by 121% eurostat. Skopelos reflects this trend and the local authorities are hard pressed to deal with the increased traffic and parking issues. Along with the resident population of automobiles, the burden of tourist and summer resident vehicles and the availability of rental cars and motorbikes has created problems for which solutions have not yet been found. The construction of a large asphalt parking area along the waterfront in the late 1990s has done little to address the parking problems facing the town of Skopelos. During the summer the population of the island increases from about 5,000 to between 15,000 to 20,000 (est. 1993). [4] The island is served by commuter hydrofoils and ferryboats from the ports of Volos Magnesia and Agios Konstantinos, Phthiotis on mainland Greece which also allows connections to and from Alonissos and Skiathos. A hydrofoil is a Boat with wing-like foils mounted on struts below the hull. See also Merchant ship A ferry is a form of transport usually a Boat or Ship, used to carry (or ferry) passengers and Volos (Βόλος is a coastal port city situated at the center of the Greek mainland about 326 km north from Athens and 215 km south from Thessaloniki Magnesia (Μαγνησία Magnisía, maɣniˈsia deriving from the tribe name Magnetes, is the name of the southeastern area of Thessaly Agios Konstantinos (Άγιος Κωνσταντίνος is a municipality in Phthiotis, Greece, with a population of 3410 in 2001 Alonissos, Alonisos or Alonnisos (Αλόννησος is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. Skiathos ( Greek: Σκιάθος Latin forms Sciathos and Sciathus is a small island in the Aegean Sea belonging to Greece. In summer there is a ferry to and from Thessaloniki and Kymi in Euboea. Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη), Thessalonica, or Salonica is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of Macedonia For the mythological figure see Euboea (mythology Euboea ( Modern Greek, Εύβοια - Évia &mdash Skopelos has one main road which links the three main villages by coach several times daily. In the mid 1980s the Mayor's Council voted to apply to the Ministry of the Interior for the construction of an airport. An airport is a location where Aircraft such as airplanes, Helicopters and blimps take off and land The application was denied. There is a heliport in case of medical emergencies. A heliport is a small Airport suitable only for use by Helicopters Heliports typically contain one or more Helipads and may have limited facilities such

Beaches

The length of the coastline of Skopelos is 67 km. Due to the island's mountainous terrain most of the coast is inaccessible. The following are beaches accessible by road or trail: Staphylos, Velanio (the unofficial nudism beach), Agnondas, Limnonari, Panormos, Adrines, Milia, Kastani, Elios, Hovolo, Armenopetra, Kalives, Glyfoneri, Glysteri, Perivoliou, Keramoto, Chondrogiorgos. ( May also refer to Staphylus son of Goddess Ariadne Staphylos is located 4 kilometres south of Skopelos, Greece. Naturism or nudism is a cultural and Political movement advocating and defending social Nudity in private and in public. Agnondas is a small Port and summer community on the island of Skopelos, Greece. Adrines is the name given to three consecutive small public beaches in the bay of Panormos on the island of Skopelos.

Notable Skopelitans

Notes

References

  1. ^ Basic Characteristics. Ministry of the Interior. www. ypes. gr. Retrieved on 2007-08-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great.
  2. ^ Encyclopedia Mythica - Staphylus
  3. ^ Skopelos: A Guide to the Island
  4. ^ 'Ibid.

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