http://skopelos.org Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:36:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en HOW TO GET ABOUT There are buses that serve Skopelos town and its area, all the way up to Glossa (the second main village of the island) and then down to the second port (Loutraki). The daily timetable is written on a large board next to the “bus station” (ie. the ... http://skopelos.org/index.php/2008/05/01/getting-around/ There are a number of products that Skopelos and the Sporades generally are known for and differentiate this area from any other Greek destination. Skopelos is very famous for its plums and prunes, its almonds and it’s own type of feta cheese pies (tiropittes) and spinach and cheese pies (spanakopittes). ... http://skopelos.org/index.php/2008/05/01/where-to-shop-what-to-buy/ If a television is provided in your accommodation, or if you do not have a television but still feell the need to catch up with the latest events in the world; then you can visit the local kafeneio or cafeteria. Here there is usually a TV set provided; these days ... http://skopelos.org/index.php/2008/05/01/television/ BBC World Service A Guide to Programmes in English How to Listen You can tune in to English Programmes on short wave and via satellite. In some places, you can also listen on long wave, medium wave or FM. The dials on some sets may be marked in kilohertz (kHz) or megahertz (MHz) or ... http://skopelos.org/index.php/2008/05/01/radio/ Although in the past on Skopelos, the islanders and the Greek tourists from Athens and other mainland areas would feel that they could just park anywhere; times are changing. There is now a specified large parking area at the port on the waterfront which has been (up until now) free. ... http://skopelos.org/index.php/2008/05/01/parking/ Greek Post offices are generally open from 07:30 to 14:00 Monday to Friday. However, on islands such as Skopelos, you may find that the post office opens later and closes earlier than advertised depending on how busy the postman and his staff are! Skopelos post office, unlike some in larger ... http://skopelos.org/index.php/2008/05/01/mail/ All banks are open from 08:00 to 14:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 14:00 on Fridays. Banks will exchange all types of currency, Travellers’ Cheques, Eurocheques and you can usually get a cash advance on credit cards. You must always take your passport with you when exchanging money in ... http://skopelos.org/index.php/2008/05/01/banks/ Generally speaking reception for mobile phones on Skopelos is good, if you stay in open areas near to the sea. Some mobile phone networks are more powerful than others in certain areas of the mountain. To use a public phone box, you will need to buy phonecards - the phone ... http://skopelos.org/index.php/2008/05/01/telephones/ Greek menus tend to offer various English spellings of their dishes, but you will get an idea of what to order from the following. STARTERS – ΟΡΕΚΤΙΚΑ Taramosalata – Taραμοσαλάτα A fish roe dip made with garlic, onion, breadcrumbs, oil and lemon juice. Tzatziki - Τζατζίκι A wonderful garlic dip, ... http://skopelos.org/index.php/2008/05/01/eating-out/