Archaeological Museum of Skyros

In the two halls of the museum there are archaeological finds dating back to the Early Helladic period (2.800-1900 BC) till Roman times.

Among others, you will see vessels of Cypriot origin, a geometric compass with horses engraved on it and a ritual vessel in the shape of a horse. Some of the most interesting sculptures are: girl of archaic period, funerary column (480 BC) and a statue of –perhaps- Apollo. In the courtyard you will see architectural elements and sculptures from different periods and sarcophagi from the Geometric period.

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The Faltaits Historical and Folklore Museum

The Faltaits Historical and Folklore Museum is located in the main town of Skyros. It is a Folk Art Museum, housed in the old mansion of the Faltaits family. The museum was founded in 1964 and in it you can see numerous objects such as collection of rare books, historical documents, the collection of statues of the Georganti family and the rich art gallery of Manos Faltaits.

Open hours

Daily: 10:00-14:00 & 18:00-21:00

Tickets

  • Simple Entrance: 2€
  • Special tour: 5€
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Chora, Skyros

The capital of Skyros is Chora. It is built on a high rock under the Byzantine castle of St. George and offers panoramic views of the coastal villages of Magazia, Molos and Pouria. The village houses are of Cycladic architecture and are built amphitheatrically one next to another creating a wall that offered protection against pirates.

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Agalipa

Agalipa is the combination of two beaches shortly after St. Peter, in a beautiful bay with pine trees going all the way down to the sea. Agalipes is the name of sea anemones which the residents of the island collect with spoons when the sea recedes. They are used to make “agalipokeftedes”, a local delicacy. One of the beaches is sandy with clear waters and the other one is the same but there is also a shipwreck there. The beaches are not organized and are an ideal retreat for those looking for secluded places. The access by land is difficult so the best way to get there is by sea.

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