3 Best Hotels in Skyros, The Sporades

This boutique bastion of Skyros's hotel scene is all soothing Cycladic whites trimmed with soft greens; with a luxurious pool area, elegant bar terrace, and handsome furnishings in the sophisticated guest rooms. Suites have small private pools and very large bathrooms. Nefeli's restaurant serves organic food from its own local farm, with outstanding service.

Simply decorated, tasteful rooms and apartments come with many comforts—private terraces, a pretty, lush garden with plenty of shade, and a refreshing seawater pool, all just steps from the beach and a 15-minute walk to Skyros Town. A traditional Greek breakfast is included, which includes many local products and specialties. The apartments are a great choice for families.

With a big central pool and near a gorgeous, quiet beach, this compound of white, cubist houses is a water-lover's dream---and though the simple, traditionally furnished guest rooms are perfectly pleasant, they don't quite live up to the hotel's name, so it's best to put dreams of all things palatial to one side. One luxury is the terrace or balcony off each room, perfect for enjoying the lush grounds and the mountain and sea views.