Paleo and Nea Klima on Skopelos

This page is about two villages with the same name, but at the same time one of the villages has a different name. It's a little confusing, but I'll explain. In 1965, the Sporades were hit by a strong earthquake, Chora on Alonissos was the worst hit, but Skopelos also had its fair share. The village of Klima on Skopelos was almost completely destroyed, only a few houses survived.

Paleo Klima seen from Glossa.

Instead of building up Klima, the villagers moved down to the sea and formed the village of Neo Klima, which means "New Klima". Where the new village was built there was a small community called Elios, therefore Neo Klima is also called Elios.

Nea Klima is today a fairly large tourist resort with several hotels and tavernas and a nice beach. Nea Klima is located approximately 5 kilometers south of Klima, which today is called Paleo Klima, and means "Old Klima". Did you join in? Neo Klima is located on the coast approximately in the middle of the island on the opposite side of Skopelos town.

Neo Klima is a very good base for exploring this part of Skopelos. From Neo Klima it is close to Milia beach, Kastani and Kalimera beach, Panormos, Loutraki, Glossa and the famous Mamma Mia church. But the best thing about Neo Klima is the proximity to Skopelos best beach: Hovolo.

Neo Klima seen from wonderful Hovolo beach.

The old village of Klima, which was partially destroyed in the 1965 earthquake, is slowly coming back to life. In recent years, foreigners have started to buy up old houses which they are renovating with care. I understand why, the village is very nicely situated on a verdant hillside full of olive, lemon and orange trees.

Klima is also called Paleo Klima, which means "Old Klima". The view over the sea is absolutely wonderful. Paleo Klima is clearly worth a visit, not least because it is a village that has literally stood still in time.

Paleo (old) Klima.

The old village of Klima was partially destroyed in the 1965 earthquake.

Some of the ruined houses in Paleo Klima.

Houses in ruins coexist with newly renovated houses in Paleo Klima.

ACCOMMODATION IN NEO KLIMA

I could very well imagine staying in Nea Klima for a few nights. Partly because Nea Klima is a very good base for exploring this part of Skopelos, and partly because of the proximity to Hovolo beach which is my favourite beach on Skopelos. If I were to stay in Nea Klima, I would choose between Anna Maria Apartments, Studios and Apartments Meri or Lina A & M, which all look very nice.

Book Lina A & M here »

Book Anna Maria - Vanessa Apartments here »

Book Studios and Apartments Meri here »

Book andra hotell i Neo Klima here »

Do not miss Mamma Mia Church, which you can read about here »

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