:: Valanio Beach

Place:	Skopelos Island
Prefecture:	Sporades	Location:	Skopelos

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Nude Beach:		EOT Blue Flag:

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Beach Description:

This lovely crick is located near Staphylos, reachable from a path at the end of Staphylos.

This is one of the nicest beaches on Skopelos; protected from the winds, Valanio has calm and crystalline waters and fine golden sand. This beautiful beach is totally unorganized, left to its natural beauty, surrounded by mountains and pine forests. It is the only official nudist beach on the island and a real marvel.

Above the beach are Minoan archaeological finds believed to be the ruins of the palace of the Minoan king Staphylos.

This site is also where a royal tomb has been found containing various objects of great value as weapons, gold jewellery, vases and a golden sword attributed to Staphylos. Traces of an ancient settlement have also been excavated on the headland.