The country of Skopelos is built amphitheatrically, it is picturesque and is in itself an attraction and has been declared a traditional settlement. It is a traditional island town with characteristic architecture and beautiful cobbled streets.
 

The sights include the Museum (Home) of Pavlos Nirvanas , the Panagitsa of Pyrgos at the edge of the harbor, the church of Agios Ioannis in Kastri where the film mamma mia, Drakonstoshima, Loutraki is the first port of Skopelos and many other attractions.

Skopelos may not be as "cosmopolitan" as Skiathos, but it is more natural in beauty, as this is the main reason that attracts many tourists every year.

If you are planning to visit the island, get ready to be enchanted by its natural beauty and the delicious traditional dishes. The famous Skopelos cheese pie, the rosette stew, the sea shells with rice and the octopus with greens are some of them.

It is also worthwhile on the island to make a day cruise to the Alonissos Marine Park.