The 3-star Rigas Hotel in the Town of Skopelos (Chora) is one of the pioneering hotels of Skopelos Island, built in 1978 on traditional Skopelitian architecture and fully renovated in 2006. Surrounded by lemon trees and colorful flowers, this 3-star hotel features a 24-hour reception, a lovely covered and open- air restaurant, a main – large swimming pool with spacious sun terrace and a pool bar, big gardens and open-air spaces, laundry and ironing services. It is located in the town of Skopelos (Chora) and just 400 meters from Chora main port. Shuttle bus is available for round trips to port. Hotel Rigas offers a variety of spacious accommodations, including rooms, studios, apartments, maisonettes, suites with private pools, most with kitchen facilities. Each is further equipped with mini-fridge, A/C and satellite television. All accommodations enjoy of spacious balconies, verandas or patios with outdoor furniture for relaxing. In summer time, among the blooming roses, fragrant angelicas, the tangerines and bougainvilleas, beside the soft lights of the pool, every night emerge romantic melodies. Beneath the pale, timid moonlight is set up a small live music scene. Rigas Hotel is officially certified by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels for the “Greek Breakfast” with local tastes and recipes. Lunch is servedala carte and dinner bothala carte and buffet. Snacks and light meals are also served at the pool bar and the snack bar. All Rigas Hotel guests enjoy of free sun beds and parasols at the Blue Flag Panormos Beach. Safety deposit boxes are available for hire at the 24-hour reception. Room service, car rental, travel arrangements, free Wi –Fi and public free parking area at 150m. The scenic Stafylos Beach and naturist Velanio Beach are found within 2,5 km. Directions: as you disembark from the ship at the port of Chora, turn left and immediately right towards Stafylos . After 200 meters turn left heading to Stafylos. At 30 meters on your right is the entrance of Rigas Hotel. All major credit cards accepted.

Sporades Islands. Legend has it that the gods created the Sporades Islands by tossing colored pebbles into the Aegean Sea. The myth is reflected in the name Sporades, which means “the scattered ones,” and in the colors of their verdant green hills, sapphire blue waters and sandy beaches. Located off the east coast of Greece, the Sporades archipelago includes four permanently inhabited islands, each offering visitors a unique travel experience. From bustling Skiathos with its gorgeous beaches and active nightlife to the picturesque landscapes of remote Skyros, the Sporades have something special to offer every visitor in search of a memorable island vacation. Rigas Hotel is located at Chora, Skopelos, 37003, Greece and there are so many terrific beaches around to choose from that your dilemma will be where to go first. There are also sparsely populated settlements or villages to discover that offer amazing seafood, natural aesthetic icons, beaches, monasteries and attractions, thus do not stay in just one location. Book you stay with Rigas Hotel and experience these ravishing islands from a new perspective as incredible reveals its deep knowledge of every beach and cove.