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🏛️ Attraction · Monastery
Holy Monastery of Saint John the Forerunner
On Skopelos, Holy Monastery of Saint John the Forerunner is a monastery. It scores 4.8 out of 5 from 171 Google reviews — a modest sample.
Modest dress is expected — shoulders and knees covered — and monasteries keep their own visiting hours, so check before you go.
Close by, as the crow flies: Paralia Kerasorema (about 8 min on foot) and Ourania Studios & Apartments Skopelos (about 1.6 km away). For more options, see sights on Skopelos.
Where to stay nearby
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- The Mamma Mia! chapelAgios Ioannis sto Kastri, the chapel on a rock from the film — a steep flight of steps up.See guided tours →
- Alonissos Marine ParkA day in the National Marine Park of Alonissos, a protected habitat of the Mediterranean monk seal.See boat trips →
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Frequently asked
Where is Holy Monastery of Saint John the Forerunner?
The address is Skopelos 370 03, in Skopelos, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What are the opening hours at Holy Monastery of Saint John the Forerunner?
The hours published on Google are: Monday: 08:30–13:30, 17:30–20:30; Tuesday: 08:30–13:30, 17:30–20:30; Wednesday: 08:30–13:30, 17:30–20:30; Thursday: 08:30–13:30, 17:30–20:30; Friday: 08:30–13:30, 17:30–20:30; Saturday: 08:30–13:30, 17:30–20:30; Sunday: 08:30–13:30, 17:30–20:30. Many places in Greece keep seasonal hours, so check before a special trip.
Is Holy Monastery of Saint John the Forerunner worth it?
It holds 4.8 out of 5 from 171 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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