Gastronomic cruise in Sarakiniko

One of the most interesting travel and gastronomic experiences in Skyros is day cruise in Sarakiniko. The port departs in the morning Wader -a two-story metal boat- for an excursion made by Skyros Sea Tours in southwest coast of Skyros. Final destination the island Sarakiniko, in front of the bay Three Mouthpieces.

This bay, protected from the winds, but also the gaze of the passing fleets, was one of the largest shelters of pirates in the Aegean, during the Middle Ages. There they hid their boats and used the fresh water from the springs that existed.

In World War I it was a naval base for the British fleet and today it is a torpedo base for the Greek Navy.

The journey to Sarakiniko revolves around one and a half hour and travelers along the way have the good fortune to see a pristine landscape - southeastern Skyros is uninhabited and is a pasture of sheep and goats but also the place of wintering of wild horses of Skyros - and beautiful high cliffs along the beach.

Once the boat reaches its destination, the boat crew disembarks the passengers on a deserted sandy beach, umbrellas are opened and the first light showers are offered on the beach. appetizers - the traditional oil pies - with ouzos to create the right climate for diving in clear blue waters. After swimming and walking on the surrounding coast, which is overgrown with spicy herbs, it is time meal on the upper deck of the boat. Naturally protagonist of the exuberant snack - which includes tomato salads with local sour cream, oil pies etc- is the Skyrian lobster spaghetti, prepared by the crew "in the presence of the customer". A traditional dish - lobster is identified with Skyros - which is far from the glamorous lobster spaghetti of the lifestyle era.