Holidays in Pefkias

Translate the name and you'll start to understand a little more about Pefkias. It's Greek for Pine Tree so it'll come as no surprise that sun-dappled pine forests cloak the place, their sweet scent filling the air. Pefkias is a rural pocket of Skopelos with an enviable setting. It's only a ten minute drive down to Skopelos Town and ten minutes in the other direction to the pretty fishing village of Agnontas. Plus it's a few minutes' drive from the beaches that gild the southwest coast, among them one of the island's most seductive sandy stretches, Limnonari. Here and there you'll see old stone villas and hushed holiday homes peeking out among pine trees, olive groves and fruit trees. Naturally, the views here are superb. Look down to the wooded valleys and out to a sea that sparkles alluringly in the distance. If you're a fan of walking and hiking, you'll be in your element here. Pick a path down to the beaches of Limnonari and Agnondas. It'll take about an hour on foot but the sight that greets you is prize enough, with velvety sand giving way to warm crystal waters. And even if you don't want to wander that far, whichever direction you head in you'll come across bubbling springs and dinky chapels hiding in the hills. With its beautiful scenery and laid-back vibe, Pefkias is a place to truly relax.

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Skopelos Town