Festival Fun

The Carnival (February) traditions of Skopelos, although not as exotic as those of Skyros, parody the expulsion of the once-terrifying Barbary pirates.

August 15 is the Panayia (Festival of the Virgin), celebrated on Skyros at Magazia beach and on Skopelos in Skopelos town; its cultural events continue to late August.

Skiathos hosts cultural events in summer, including a dance festival in July.

Feast days? Skiathos: July 26, for St. Paraskevi; Skopelos: February 25, for St. Riginosi.