greek	french	german

       
MEALOS group of apartments is built in the sandy bay of Aspous at the NE side of Skyros Island,surrounded by a 2500 sq.meter private lot ending at the beach.It is surrounded by a big garden,private parking places,outdoor sitting area with bbq and traditional oven.

 

MEALOS consists of four single room and two double room apartments,all furnished on the traditional Greek style.
Each apartment is air-conditionned, has its own fully equipped kitchenette , W.C.,TV and balcony with view.
Each studio apartment accommodates up to three persons.
The double room apartments are ideal for families of four members.

 

 MEALOS has been granted the license of the Greek Tourist Organization ( 2 keys )
               Working period : May to October.

TEL.    :  210-6128173              22220-92372              22220-92028 FAX. :  210-6128173 e-mail : souyanis@otenet.gr

A FEW WORDS ABOUT SKYROS
 

There are remains of Byzantine and chiefly Venetian fortifications to be seen today on the site.According to legent there was on the ancient acropolis that Thetis hid her son Achilles, where, dressed as a girl, he was brought up as one of the king Lycomides' daughters in order to escape the Trojan War. Theseus is also supposed to met his death here. Under the castle is the monastery of Saint George , founded in 962 and dominating the whole island .

In Skyros there are three interesting museums : The Archeological ( tel.91327 ), the Historical and Folkloric Museum and the Municipal Skyrian House.

Every house in Skyros even the poorest is a living museum of popular art, with hand carved furniture and handicrafts.

In the folk art shops you will be able to find beautiful hand carved stools, emboidered articles , hand woven materials, rugs, original clay and cooper utensils, chests and furniture.

Also of great interest is the original architecture of the houses, with their pebbled entrances, picturesque roofs, hearth and other impressive features.

The island has many sandy beaches for swimming : Atsitsa, Kyra Panagia, Magazia-Molos, Aspous (in front of Mealos apartments), Pefcos, Kalamitsa etc

In most of these places you will find small tavernas which offer fresh fish, lobsters and many Greek and Skyrian specialties.

There are also many bars in Chora and Linaria as well as some clubs to dance.

 

HOW TO REACH THE ISLAND

From Athens: By air via Olympic Airways, flight appr. 40min

Reservations: Athens tel 210- 9666666 , 9269111
                      Skyros tel 22220- 91123,91600

By car or bus through Paralia Kymi ( 150 km from Athens) and
then with Ferry Boat to Skyros (2 hours) or hydrofoil.
Bus station Athens:260 Liosion str. Tel 210- 8317163
Ferry boat : Paralia Kymi tel 22220- 22020, 22455
Skyros tel 22220- 91790 , 91789, 22165

From Thessaloniki: by ferry boat ( check if it is available ) tel 22220- 91123, 91600

Thessaloniki tel.:2310  547407 / 534376
Skyros tel. : 22220  91123

 

Useful links Athens airport Athens subway Weather in Skyros Ferry boat timetable The Archaeological Museum of Skyros Manos Faltaits Museum Carnival on Skyros the Skyros Pony Postcard from Skyros Rupert Brooke on Skyros

 

.....good explorations