Located at a very scenic spot of the homonymous coastal settlement, this historic monastery is dedicated to Taxiarchos Michail, the island’s patron saint.
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Island hopping in the Dodecanese
Boat connections are available from Symi to the neighboring Greek islands of Rhodes, Tilos, Nisyros, Kalymnos, Kos, Leros, Patmos and also Kastellorizo.
Boat trip around Symi
It’s a must-do, in order to visit the island’s beaches and of course the beautiful surrounding islets; Agios Emilianos (with a picturesque chapel and lovely beach), Agia Marina (it features a sandy, organized and popular beach with turquoise waters), Sesklia (beach with crystalline waters and trees) and Nimos at the island’s north.
Local & delicious
Thyme honey, graviera and myzithra (types of cheese) are trademark products in Skyros. As for the island’s specialties, you should try fava (made of chick peas), kid goat meat and of course the excellent spaghetti with lobster.
Culture and customs
The annual “Skyros Festival” is held on July and August, featuring art events and music performances, while the island’s numerous religious feasts take place all year long.
More of Sporades
Skopelos and Alonissos are two of the most charming nearby options in the Sporades complex.
Must boat trips
The islet Sarakino at the south of Skyros features the gorgeous beach of Glyfada, perfect for swimming and sunbathing. You can also visit the island’s famed sea caves of Pentekali, Diatripiti, etc, with impressive emerald waters and stalactites.
Skyrian horses
Their size resembles the size of ponies, but the truth is that Skyrian horses are one of a kind; a rare, protected species, the majority of which lives on Skyros (and in particular at Mt. Kochylas, a Natura 2000 protected area).
More sights on Skyros
Explore other important sights on Skyros in Palamari, Pouria etc.
Exploring Skyros’ Chora
Visit the landmark sights of Chora that embrace the island’s history and culture.