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| Which? Guide to the Greek Islands |
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| Good: Skyros town in unquestionably
one of the most beautiful hill villages in the Aegean . . . immediately
reminiscent of a Cycladic village, though the architecture is more
elaborate. |
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| Bad: The keen seeker after ethnic
Greek truth may well be disgusted by the pubs and cocktail bars at
the bottom end of town. |
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Greece: The Rough Guide |
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Good: Skyros still ranks as
one of the most interesting places in the Aegean. It has a long tradition
of painted pottery and ornate woodcarving and a salonaki skyriani
(handmade set of chairs) is still considered an appropriate partial
dowry for any Greek woman. |
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Bad: Compared with Skiathos,
Skopelos and Alonissos, Skyros isn't a great place for beaches. Most
beaches along the west coast attract a certain amount of sea-borne
rubbish and, although the scenery is sometimes spectacular, the swimming
isn't that good. |
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Cadogan Greek Islands |
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Good: Long years of isolation
account in part for the island's distinctive charm and character,
the staying power of its old customs . . . the outside world has
arrived but the Skyriots are determined to set the rules by which
it operates on their island. |
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Bad: Not a lot. |
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A tourist survival
guide to the Greek island of Skyros |
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