SKYROS

In 24 miles distance from Kimi -- about 1½ hour sail with the ship 'Achilleas -- lays the picturesque island, Skyros. It's an island, where the people value their long tradition, against the oddities of time.

The island's population totals 2600 inhabitants and they are mostly occupied with cattle-breeding, fishing and tourism.

Geographically, Skyros belongs to North Sporades. It's landscape and form is similar to Evia's. The northern part is wooded, while the southern is rocky. The island's capital, Horio, is built on the mountain amphitheatrically. It is 'invisible' from all sea spetres, once the inhabitants should be protected against pirate raids.

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