Skyros , 24 nautical miles from, Kymi, is a picturesque island with traditional Aegean architecture and particularly interesting local colour. The boat docks at the main harbour of  Linaria. The town of Skyros (Horio or Hora) is built in a natural amphitheatre on the slopes of a hill in the shadow of the medieval castle (Kastro) and the Byzantine monastery of st.George (Ai Yiorgis).
The beauty of the town with its whitewashed, cude-shaped houses makes a unique impression on the visitor. Every home is a living folkart museum in itself. The northern part of the islsnd is thickly wooded and an area of great natural beauty.
Skyros can boast a lot of fine sandy beaches with excellent crystal clear waters. The more distant beaches of Ahili, Aspous, Kalamitsa, Tris Boukes (Where the grave of the English poet RUPPERT  BROOK), Pevkos, Atsitsa, Aherounes, and more...
Especially in Atsitsa and Pevkos (which means pine) the deep green of the pine trees mingles with the blue waters. In most of these places you will find small tavernas by the sea offering fresh fish, local wine and some of the island's delicacies.
In summer months cruises round the islsnd with small boats are organized and it is very interesting to follow one of them and see the variety of the coast as well as attractive sea caves.
There are so many things to see and visit on the island.
- The natural beauty of the countyside, the mountains which change colour according to the time of day or the season.
- The breathtaking view of the Kastro and the fascinating sights of the surrounding town.
- Beautiful sandy beaches, rocky coves and sea caves.
- The pine forests which stretch to Atsitsa and surround Marmaro.
- The ancient ruins in Markesi, Palamari and Kalamitsa along with the ancient walls of the Kastro in Skyro town.
- The Byzantine and post – Byzantine monuments in Kastro.
- The Monastery of Aghios Georgios and many of the 180 churches on the island.
- The miniature Skyrean horses, which are unique to the island.
- The Skyrean houses themselves with their traditional fireplaces and decoration.
- The two museums, archaeological and the folklore museum of M. Faltaits. The square in which is the statue of RUPERT BROOKE , the British poet.
In September 1989, Skyros was chosen by the international Federation of Young Architects ( I.F.Y.A. ) as the place for a convention for builder and architects from 18 different countries as it remains an excellent example of traditional architecture.