Skyros Σκύρος Overview

Skyros is dominated by two forces—modern tourism and local tradition—that would seem to be as diametrically opposed as the terrain found on each side of the island. But while the barren landscape of the south and the green hills of the north will always be separate, the two modes of Skyrian life are beginning to coexist. Instead of visitors zooming around the island on ATVs, you will more likely hear walking tours led by a local, and you will smell the aromas of family-run tavernas rather than gyro and souvlaki carts.

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