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Skyros
Skyros travel guide — the Sporades' most individual island. Ferry from Kymi, the famous miniature Skyrian horses, the Apokries Carnival, Rupert Brooke's…
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Skyros is the most individual island in the Sporades — far from the others, only accessible from the tiny port of Kymi on Evia, and home to the extraordinary Skyrian Carnival (one of the oldest and strangest in Europe), the miniature Skyrian horses, and Rupert Brooke's grave.
What to know about Skyros
- Skyros Carnival (Apokries) — ancient pagan-Christian festival
- Skyrian horses — miniature wild ponies
- Skyros Town (Chora) — Cycladic-style cube houses
- Rupert Brooke memorial and grave
- Molos beach — long sandy bay
- Byzantine castle above Chora
Planning your visit
Ferry connections: Via Athens to Kymi (2.5h by car), then 2h ferry
Flights from Athens: Direct flight to Skyros Airport (SKU)
Local ferry connections: 2h from Kymi (Evia mainland)
Airport: SKU
Best months: May, June, September, October
Peak season: July and August
Sea and wind conditions: Sea conditions on the Kymi–Skyros route vary by sailing. Check the date-specific forecast and current operator or port notices.
Local food: Skyros is famous for lobster (astakos) — the island is a renowned lobster fishing ground. Also try local cheese, the island's distinctive pottery, and fresh-caught fish at Linaria harbour.
Faith and heritage: The monastery of Agios Georgios at Skyros' castle has an important icon of St George. The Apokries (Carnival) festival has pre-Christian roots and is one of the most ethnologically significant festivals in Greece.
Traveling with pets: One vet. The Skyrian horses roam semi-wild — keep dogs under control. Good walking in the northern pine forests. Ferry from Kymi is straightforward for car travel with dogs.
Frequently asked questions
What are Skyrian horses?
The Skyrian horse is an ancient breed of miniature horse — standing only 100–115cm — that has lived on Skyros since antiquity. They are related to the horses depicted on the Parthenon frieze. The breed was near extinction but is now protected. Wild herds roam the southern mountain.
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