Some breaks can be full of adrenaline-pumping adventure, but if you want to take things easy by the beach or at Greek island villas with pools, Skopelos should be your next holiday destination. With fantastic natural scenery, golden sandy beaches and astounding cuisine, you are sure to find a Greek island holiday to this part of the Sporades the perfect place where you can relax and get away from it all. If your idea of relieving the stresses of modern day living involves hitting the shops and taking part in a spot of retail therapy, Skopelos is certain to please. Skopelos Town is home to a number of fascinating shops - as is the southern village of Panormos on the south coast - and by spending a couple of hours browsing the various wares that are on display any stresses you have are sure to ebb away. But if the thought of shopping sounds a little strenuous - why not sit back with something to eat and drink at one of the numerous restaurants and bars that can be found in Skopelos? Many of these have views of the coast - indeed several in Skopelos Town are located along the harbour - so you may find that tucking into some authentic local cuisine as the sun sets is a particularly enjoyable way to relax. After you eat why not take a stroll through the streets of Skopelos and observe the beautiful houses with their picturesque white walls and red roofs and savour the natural scenery? The Greek island is awash with fruit trees, bearing the likes of pears and plums. If culture is your thing then be sure to check out the Museum of Folk Art, which showcases traditional costumes and embroidered cloths, or take a visit to the Monastery of Evangelistria and Aghios Ioannis Kastri chapel. When all is said and done you should bear in mind that you're on holiday, so just lying back for an afternoon in the sun may well turn out to be the ideal way in which to relax. There a number of beautiful sandy beaches and bays in Skopelos - not least of all in the northern village of Glossa - but you can also work on your tan in the numerous Greek island villas with pools that can be found here, before going for a dip. Sunvil offer an alternative to most travel operators by offering unique tailor made travel options to destinations across Europe and worldwide including the Greek islands. For summer holidays that offer a once in a lifetime experience try booking Greek island villas with pools.
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