Telegraph: Is Skopelos the perfect Greek island?

The author of the article was impressed with his seven-day stay on the island, which has all the prerequisites that would characterize Skopelos, as the perfect Greek island.

Cities are built on high hills, the beaches are quiet without dozens of tourists and the taverns feature authentic traditional food! This is the first impression of the British journalist of the Telegraph, from the magnificent Skopelos, which is the ideal destination for any visitor.
Making a reference to the famous movie Mamma Mia, which was filmed on the island and made a great success, the reporter mentions that the film does not show the authentic Skopelos.

“Far from becoming home to themed bars and overcrowded beaches, Skopelos has maintained a refreshing authenticity. For many visitors it epitomises the appeal of Greece as a holiday destination — unspoilt island life; unpretentious food and accommodation; quiet beaches; walks through green, mountainous interiors; and a complete removal from the stresses of modern life.”

“Is it the perfect Greek island?”, he wonders and answers: “there are finer beaches and more characterful villages to be found elsewhere, but Skopelos ticks most of the boxes.”
The beaches
“A Greek island is nothing without its beaches, and, while those on Skopelos are largely shingle or pebble, they are picturesque, backed by rocky green hills, and quiet.”
• One of the best beaches considered Milia, 25 km. Northwest of the capital, with fine, white pebbles, rocks that emerge from the sea and the pine forest that surrounds the beach.
• One of the most famous is the pebbled beach of Panormos, 15 km. West of the capital.
• Great choice is the pebbled organized Staphylos beach, just 4 km. from the capital. The path to reach it passes through lush pine forests and will surely amaze you ...
How to get there:
• by speedboat or ferry from the port of Agios Konstantinos (Central Greece) and Volos
• by ferry from the port of Thessaloniki during the summer season.