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Watercolour workshop - May 23-June 3 Kay Russels’ workshop focuses on painting the spectacular scenery found on the island, town and beaches of Skopelos. Instruction for experience and beginners |
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Painting holidays – June 5-19 Corcoran School of Art and Design presents a course in painting, printmaking and screen printing |
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Greek dancing classes – May and June - This 5 day course is great fun and equips you with the basics of Greek dancing in a relaxed atmosphere |
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Sport – June 2-4 - 2 nd annual Alonissos Marathon and half Marathon walk/run for International Environment Day – races of 10, 21 and 42klm with cash prizes |
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Walking holidays – June - Thalpos Holidays presents guided walks throughout the lush and scenic island of Skopelos |
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Scuba diving– May to October - Diving School of Alonissos provides instruction for the beginner and PADI Certified diver- Explore the fabulous undersea world around Alonissos and the Deserted Islands |
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Drawing holidays - July 14 – 29 – The University of Florida offers a course in drawing, printmaking and book-making |
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Printmaking/sculpturing holidays - July 31-August 15 - Linda Goodmans’ International Art workshop offers a creative and dynamic hands-on workshop in monotype and monoprint for both beginners and experienced artists. In addition, Eileen Doktorski offers a life casting program which explores the creative possibilities of body gesture and facial expression with alginate, a mold material used in theatre and special effects industries |
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Pottery holidays - May to September - Week long or weekend courses are available throughout the summer at a seaside cottage. Pottery and sculpturing courses for beginners and advanced potters |
| Our weekly excursion program on Skopelos Island includes some interesting and fun options for those wanting a few special days out while on holiday: |
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Agean Paradise – This day long boat trip takes you to the Alonissos National Marine park, home of the endangered monk seal. This cruise makes a short stop at the port town of Alonissos , Patatiri, then heads up the coastline visiting secluded beaches for swimming and sunning. Stops at the ‘ Blue Cave ’ are included before reaching the deserted island of ‘Kyra Panagia’ where you will have the option to hike up to the exquisite monastery from which the island gets its name. This fabulous spot on the hilltop enjoys spectacular views of the area and is where the captain gives an informative talk on the monasteries’ history as well as information on the Marine Park itself. The day includes lots of swimming, snorkelling and lunch onboard the boat. |
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Greek Night/pool party - A fun and fantastic time packed with wine, food, music and dancing. Entertaining traditional Greek dancers keep the mood light and lively and the local character, Vassilis puts his own unique style to the dances of the islands! |
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Discover Alonissos - This all day cruise takes you to the island of Alonissos . You will have a chance to visit the old village of Alonissos ‘chora’ where this picture perfect town is suddenly booming into a small artists’ community after the earthquake of 1967. With the chance to walk through the hillsides back to the port – you will then cruise the coastline of this pristine island visiting some of its loveliest beaches. With plenty of chances for swimming and snorkelling as well as visiting another of the Sporades Islands , this outing is a favourite with many visitors of Skopelos. |
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Athens and Meteora – Day trips to both of these amazing and historically important sights are available from Skopelos and Alonissos. For further details, please inquire. |
** please note that the programs above are subject to change/cancellation at anytime – in these cases, deposits made on any program would be fully refundable.
Please contact the reservations department for further information on these special interest holidays and excursions at info@holidayislands.com |
