Skantzoura Island

Small Aegean islet, uninhabited with rocky coastline

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Skantzoura at a Glance#

Address: Skantzoura (uninhabited island), Aegean Sea, Greece

Hours: Access by private boat only; no visitor facilities.

Admission: Free (uninhabited island).

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About Skantzoura#

Skantzoura is a small, rocky and uninhabited islet in the Aegean Sea, administratively part of Greece and the Thessaly region. The islet is characterized by steep shores, sparse vegetation and no permanent settlements.

The island is primarily of interest for navigation, natural history and as part of the archipelago of small islands in the Aegean rather than for regular tourism infrastructure. Access is by private boat only and there are no visitor facilities.

Skantzoura sits in the northern Aegean area and forms part of the chain of small islands off the Greek mainland. Its isolated maritime location places it within regional waters used by local fishing and inter-island navigation.

Best Time to Visit Skantzoura#

Late spring through early autumn offers the best combination of sea conditions and accessibility for this small Greek island.

Summer (best access)
Jun-Sep · 24-30°C
Warm, calm seas and good conditions for boat access and exploring; most comfortable for visiting.
Shoulder seasons (quieter)
Apr-May, Oct · 15-23°C
Milder temperatures and fewer visitors; weather can be changeable so check sea conditions if arriving by boat.
Winter (limited access)
Nov-Mar · 8-15°C
Many island services are suspended and sea conditions can limit visits; access is often sporadic.

Weather & Climate near Skantzoura#

Climate

Temperate climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 8°C to 28°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 40 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 8° - 12° 8° 63 mm - - 3.9 m/s - -
February - 8° - 12° 8° 52 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -
March - 9° - 14° 11° 47 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
April - 12° - 17° 14° 27 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
May - 16° - 21° 19° 20 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
June - 20° - 26° 23° 12 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
July - 23° - 28° 25° 8 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
August - 22° - 27° 25° 10 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
September - 19° - 25° 22° 14 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
October - 16° - 21° 18° 42 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
November - 12° - 16° 14° 55 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
December - 9° - 13° 11° 69 mm - - 3.9 m/s - -

Nearby Attractions to Skantzoura#

Northern Sporades
Northern Sporades
Greek island group in the Aegean Sea
Islands 4.8 km