Skopelos Local products

Discover the local products of Skopelos!
The luxuriant vegetation covering the island and the propitious climate have created the ideal conditions for the production of various top-quality products that form an integral part of Skopelitan cuisine.

Prominent among them are the excellent plums of Skopelos. With at least ten different varieties being cultivated on the island, it would be no exaggeration to say that plums are used in literally every way imaginable! Sour ones are an essential ingredient in a number of dishes, accompanying pork, chicken, groupers, or even lentils. On the other hand, sweet plums form the base of liqueurs and several desserts, such as jams or an immensely popular spoon sweet called avgato.

The Skopelitan cheese pie, with its distinctive spiraling pattern, also occupies a notable position in the island’s gastronomic identity. Stuffed with delectable myzithra cheese, it boasts a unique flavor and ranks among the delicacies that you cannot miss savoring before leaving Skopelos!

Other products that Skopelos is renowned for include its olives and extra virgin olive oil, as well as its rich organic honey, which is believed to have been introduced to the island in prehistoric times by its very first settlers. Going back to the mythical King Staphylus, son of Dionysus, wine production boasts an equally well-established tradition, so accompanying the succulent local recipes with a glass of Skopelitan wine is definitely one of the best things to do for an unforgettable culinary experience.

What is more, don’t miss the chance to finish off your meals with some of the mouthwatering sweets the island is renowned for, such as the famous hamalia, which are made with almonds, or the spherical walnut-based rozedes. A range of spoon sweets made with almonds, rose petals, sour cherries, strawberries or other kinds of fruit are also a great idea for a souvenir, should you feel like carrying a taste of Skopelos back home with you!

Last but not least, Skopelos has a long-standing tradition in ceramics, and there are still a few workshops keeping this art alive to this day. The exquisite products of Skopelos invariably accompany the local feasts and festivals, but they can be purchased in certain shops as well.