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WHY IONIAN ISLAND HOLIDAYS?

We are proud winners of the British Travel Awards for "Best Travel Company to Hellenic Europe" & "Best Travel Company for Villa Holidays" - award winning holiday since 2011.

NO HIDDEN EXTRAS

Our prices are per person with no hidden extras. We include:
  • Flights with 20kg luggage allowance
  • Fuel Surcharges
  • Accommodation
  • Transfers (where applicable)
  • Car Hire (where specified)
  • Welcome Pack (where applicable)
Plus, we offer an additional 10% off for under 16's on most holidays!

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SKOPELOS VILLA HOLIDAYS

Metochi Villa
METOCHI VILLA
NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
A perfectly positioned villa with spectacular views of the harbour and town
3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Villa Salkim
VILLA SALKIM
DITROPON, SKOPELOS
A lovely spacious stone built villa with a pool and spectacular views towards Evia
2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Argo Villas (Iphitos & Amphion)
ARGO VILLAS (IPHITOS & AMPHION)
STAFILOS, NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
Two comfortable semi-detached villas with pools overlooking a picturesque bay
Two 1-bed semi-detached villas each with their own private swimming pool
Villa Estia
VILLA ESTIA
NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
A spacious stylish villa set in lovely gardens with outstanding views of Skopelos Bay
2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Villa Argo
VILLA ARGO
STAFILOS, NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
A gorgeous villa with its own pool in a beautiful setting and stunning sea views
1 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Villa Aetoma
VILLA AETOMA
NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
Elegant villa in a spectacular location with spectacular views of the harbour and town
2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Villa Koumaria
VILLA KOUMARIA
PANORMOS, SKOPELOS
A perfect hideaway In a beautiful rural setting and close the beach at Panormos
2 bedroom villa with private pool
Villa Thea
VILLA THEA
NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
Magnificent villa near Skopelos Town enjoying a magical panorama
3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Villa Skalopati
VILLA SKALOPATI
PANORMOS, SKOPELOS
Situated above the fabulous Panormos Bay this lovely villa has exceptional views
2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Villa Rania
VILLA RANIA
NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
A charming traditional villa close to Skopelos Town, set in an idyllic olive grove
3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Villa Plaka
VILLA PLAKA
NEAR GLOSSA, SKOPELOS
Perfectly positioned villa, exquisite views in a most glorious setting
2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Villa Leofoto
VILLA LEOFOTO
SKOPELOS
A idyllic couples romantic hideaway in the countryside with breath-taking sea views
1 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Skopelos Village Hotel
SKOPELOS VILLAGE HOTEL
SKOPELOS TOWN
A beautiful island style hotel with two pools perfectly located close to Skopelos Town
36 rooms and suites with shared swimming pools
Villa Naida
VILLA NAIDA
SKOPELOS
A lovely contemporary villa for two with stunning sea and harbour views
1 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Skopelos Village Hotel
SKOPELOS VILLAGE HOTEL
SKOPELOS TOWN
A beautiful island style hotel with two pools perfectly located close to Skopelos Town
36 rooms and suites with shared swimming pools
Argo Villas (Iphitos & Amphion)
ARGO VILLAS (IPHITOS & AMPHION)
STAFILOS, NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
Two comfortable semi-detached villas with pools overlooking a picturesque bay
Two 1-bed semi-detached villas each with their own private swimming pool
Villa Leofoto
VILLA LEOFOTO
SKOPELOS
A idyllic couples romantic hideaway in the countryside with breath-taking sea views
1 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Villa Argo
VILLA ARGO
STAFILOS, NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
A gorgeous villa with its own pool in a beautiful setting and stunning sea views
1 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Villa Naida
VILLA NAIDA
SKOPELOS
A lovely contemporary villa for two with stunning sea and harbour views
1 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Villa Estia
VILLA ESTIA
NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
A spacious stylish villa set in lovely gardens with outstanding views of Skopelos Bay
2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Villa Salkim
VILLA SALKIM
DITROPON, SKOPELOS
A lovely spacious stone built villa with a pool and spectacular views towards Evia
2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Villa Aetoma
VILLA AETOMA
NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
Elegant villa in a spectacular location with spectacular views of the harbour and town
2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Villa Koumaria
VILLA KOUMARIA
PANORMOS, SKOPELOS
A perfect hideaway In a beautiful rural setting and close the beach at Panormos
2 bedroom villa with private pool
Villa Plaka
VILLA PLAKA
NEAR GLOSSA, SKOPELOS
Perfectly positioned villa, exquisite views in a most glorious setting
2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Villa Skalopati
VILLA SKALOPATI
PANORMOS, SKOPELOS
Situated above the fabulous Panormos Bay this lovely villa has exceptional views
2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Metochi Villa
METOCHI VILLA
NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
A perfectly positioned villa with spectacular views of the harbour and town
3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Villa Rania
VILLA RANIA
NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
A charming traditional villa close to Skopelos Town, set in an idyllic olive grove
3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool
Villa Thea
VILLA THEA
NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
Magnificent villa near Skopelos Town enjoying a magical panorama
3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool

Where the pine forests end, the olive groves begin and where they end the orchards begin! Virtually every fruit tree can be found on Skopelos, although plums are an island speciality. In fact the great Aristotle was moved to state that the wine of Peparethos, the island’s name in antiquity, after its king, a son of Ariadne and Dionysios, was renowned for its aphrodisiac qualities, although he didn’t record whether he had personally put the claim to the test!

In the early Christian era, the island’s patron saint Riginos succeeded in slaying a dragon, which had been terrorising the island, by driving it to a cliff between Stafylos and Agnondas, which miraculously broke apart, with fatal consequences for the dragon. The spot is known to this day as “The Dragon’s Schism”. The infamous Ottoman pirate Barbarossa, actually of Greek birth, put the island to the sword in the 16th century.

Then the Venetians introduced not only political stability but a graceful architecture, much of which survives to this day. Despite its obvious natural attractions of beaches and coves, Skopelos is remarkably undeveloped.

The island’s eponymous capital is a bustling small port and harbour on a spectacular bay, with a maze of narrow paved streets, the ruins of a Venetian fortress and nearly 125 old churches. There are over 360 churches scattered about across the island some say there are enough for one for each day of the year.

Within a few minutes’ drive (a little longer if you choose to explore the network of traditional paths and tracks on foot) any urbanisation is left behind. Rural Skopelos reveals itself in scattered hamlets of stone built houses with distinctive silvery grey slated roofs surrounded by woods and orchards to rival any in Greece.

The unbroken pine forests and olive groves that stretch along a major part of the west coast is one of the island’s crowning glories. The magical drive to the other main village, Glossa on the north west tip of Skopelos, passes through this forest.

The island has a number of beaches, mostly quiet, like the kilometre stretch of tiny white pebbles at Milia, where the pines grow right down to the shore, or the fine sand of Limnonari further down the south coast. Many of these beaches can be visited by motor boat.

Eating out on Skopelos with fresh local produce, imaginative cooking and friendly service is highly recommended. Fish tavernas in spectacular locales and ‘ouzeries’ specialising in local ‘meze’ are a speciality of the area.

Walking on the island is possible much later into the peak summer months than on other islands, due to the shaded nature of many of the paths and plentiful springs and fountains. With no water shortage, a deep cool bath or long refreshing shower after a walk or beach session is not the over indulgence here that it might be on other drier islands! After all that, heaven might just be a slice of Skopelos cheese and vegetable pie straight out of the oven, fresh local plums (or even the delicious prunes!) and a glass of ice cold Retsina beneath an ancient pine with the sparkling Aegean beyond!

Skopelos Town: Tranquil small squares with quaint churches and marvellous views. Its traditional architecture is unique amongst the Greek Islands. Narrow flower filled cobbled streets climb the hillside between white washed houses with slate or red tile roofs and bougainvillea cascading down their walls. The old town is a designated preservation area, any new building must retain the old style. Explore the 120 Byzantine churches with the carved temples or the ruins of the 13th century Venetian fortress. A bustling waterfront of cafes and tavernas is sheltered by huge plane or mulberry trees and behind these, boutiques, jeweller’s and souvenir shops reflect the more sophisticated side to Skopelos.

Glossa: The northernmost village on the island. Glossa is a hillside town with magnificent views looking across to Skiathos. A traditional village with elegant, whitewashed, town houses and narrow cobblestone streets, it has a selection of tavernas, bakery, shops and a café bar. Glossa is linked to the coast by the small harbour and pebble beach of Loutraki, five minutes drive away.

Panormos and Agnondas: Panormos has one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, a peaceful village with waterside tavernas. Agnondas has a beautiful bay and four excellent tavernas with a speciality of fresh fish.

  • Boat trip to the Marine Park, home of the endangered Monk Seal
  • Explore secluded coves in your own motor boat from Panormos
  • See the many monasteries on the island including the Convent of Prodromos at Agios Ioannis or the Venetian Monastery of Episkopi
  • Enjoy the islands many beaches including the sandy beaches at Limnonari and Milia
  • Sailing lessons through the local sailing club
  • Half day “Town Walk” through the old part of Skopelos Town led by a knowledgeable guide
  • Hiking in the hills around Skopelos
  • Scuba diving around the Sporades
  • Mountain biking in the hills around Skopelos
  • Food festival where local ‘delicacies’ are presented and local musicians & singers perform (August only)

Flights for this season

Saturday departures for direct flights from London Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester and Leeds Bradford

SKIATHOS (JSI): for Skopelos, Alonissos, Skiathos and Pelion Peninsula
SATURDAY FLIGHTS
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London Gatwick Skiathos Dep: 05:55hrs
Arr: 11:25hrs
Dep: 12:05hrs
Arr: 13:45hrs
Easyjet
EZY 8201/2
North Terminal From: 29th Jun
To: 28th Sep
Stansted Skiathos Dep: 07:00hrs
Arr: 12:30hrs
Dep: 13:15hrs
Arr: 14:55hrs
Jet2 Airlines
LS 1641/2
Main Terminal From: 4th May
To: 28th Sep
Manchester Skiathos Dep: 07:00hrs
Arr: 12:45hrs
Dep: 13:35hrs
Arr: 15:25hrs
Jet2 Airlines
LS 1739/40
T1 From: 4th May
To: 5th Oct
Leeds Bradford Skiathos Dep: 07:30hrs
Arr: 13:15hrs
Dep: 14:00hrs
Arr: 15:45hrs
Jet2 Airlines
LS 207/08
Main Terminal From: 4th May
To: 5th Oct
These timings are quoted in local time and may be subject to alteration. Greece is 2 hours ahead of the UK. Check-in time for UK is 2 hours prior to departure and in resort, due to security requirements, check-in should be 3 hours prior to departure.

Friday departures for direct flights from Stansted

SKIATHOS (JSI): for Skopelos, Alonissos, Skiathos and Pelion Peninsula
FRIDAY FLIGHTS
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Stansted Skiathos Dep: 06:50hrs
Arr: 12:20hrs
Dep: 13:05hrs
Arr: 14:45hrs
Jet2 Airlines
LS 1641/2
From: 3rd May
To: 27th Sep
These timings are quoted in local time and may be subject to alteration. Greece is 2 hours ahead of the UK. Check-in time for UK is 2 hours prior to departure and in resort, due to security requirements, check-in should be 3 hours prior to departure.

Flights for 2025

Saturday departures for direct flights from London Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester and Leeds Bradford

SKIATHOS (JSI): for Skopelos, Alonissos, Skiathos and Pelion Peninsula
SATURDAY FLIGHTS
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FROM TO OUTBOUND
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INBOUND
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DEPARTURE
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London Gatwick Skiathos Dep: 05:55hrs
Arr: 11:25hrs
Dep: 12:05hrs
Arr: 13:45hrs
Easyjet
EZY 8201/2
Main Terminal From: 3rd May
To: 4th Oct
Stansted Skiathos Dep: 07:00hrs
Arr: 12:30hrs
Dep: 13:15hrs
Arr: 14:55hrs
Jet2 Airlines
LS 1641/2
Main Terminal From: 3rd May
To: 4th Oct
Manchester Skiathos Dep: 07:00hrs
Arr: 12:45hrs
Dep: 13:35hrs
Arr: 15:25hrs
Jet2 Airlines
LS 1739/40
T1 From: 24th May
To: 4th Oct
Leeds Bradford Skiathos Dep: 07:00hrs
Arr: 12:30hrs
Dep: 14:00hrs
Arr: 15:45hrs
Jet2 Airlines
LS 207/8
Main Terminal From: 3rd May
To: 21st Jun
These timings are quoted in local time and may be subject to alteration. Greece is 2 hours ahead of the UK. Check-in time for UK is 2 hours prior to departure and in resort, due to security requirements, check-in should be 3 hours prior to departure.

TRANSFERS

Onward sea crossing from Skiathos to Skopelos by Sea Cat or local ferry services. Where applicable, hire cars will be waiting at the port.

Approx transfer time: 45 mins to 1 hour 15 mins

PRE-BOOKING YOUR AIRCRAFT SEAT

To pre book your seat please contact the airline directly quoting Ionian Island Holidays as your tour operator, your booking reference number, flight number, date of departure and specific flight request. In some cases you will also require the airline booking reference. Payments for these seats are direct with the airline.
Please allow 24-48 hours after booking to allow your booking to be processed.

AIRLINE CONTACT DETAILS

LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE

Please check your e-ticket for the luggage allowance that is included on your flights as this represents the actual confirmed allowance you are entitled to.

Most of our flights have checked baggage allowance of 20kg & 5kg hand baggage included.
In some cases, certain airlines may have different allowances but again, please check your e-ticket:

Security restrictions may apply, please contact the airline, the airport or ourselves before departure.

FLIGHT ONLY

We are able to offer a limited number of flights direct to Kefalonia, Preveza and Corfu. Contact out UK office for further details on 020 8459 0777.

AIRPORT ASSISTANCE

Please also fully inform us of any disability or walking difficulty you may have, so we can provide assistance at the airport. This must be made at least 7 days before departure.