Making the most of Skyros
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Skyros is an island in the southern Sporades Islands of Greece. The main town is also named Skyros, but is known locally as the Chora, as are the main towns on numerous other Greek islands.
The cruise ships and ferries arrive at Linaria Harbour, the principal port on Skyros, a scenic island in the Northern Sporades in the Aegean Sea.
It’s on the southern/eastern side of the island and serves as the primary gateway for visitors arriving by sea.nic island in the Northern Sporades in the Aegean Sea.
Sightseeing
Skyros’ port is small, charming, and very traditional — not a large commercial terminal like in bigger cruise destinations.
During the day it’s typically quiet and picturesque, and in summer evenings it becomes a lovely place for a stroll by the water with ambient lights and occasional cultural activities
Getting around
Transportation options: taxis and buses that correspond with ferry/arrival times for transfers to Chora (the island’s main village), beaches, and other points of interest.
Money
Euro