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The southernmost island in the Sporades and the largest, Skyros is a study of contradictions. Its central location in the Aegean made the island an attractive naval base for a long line of civilizations but the Skyrians themselves rarely took to the sea. While there are more than 300 churches on the island, most are privately owned. Although the island has many beautiful beaches, it lacks the luxury accommodations offered on other Greek isles. Even the island’s landscapes are an incongruous mix of rocky mountains, forests and farm lands. With a castle that dates back to the 13th century, a Bronze Age settlement, a Byzantine monastery and a Venetian dungeon, exploring the island’s diverse and unique cultural history is part of the fun of a trip to Skyros.