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Skiros

(also Skyros, Scyros), an island in the Aegean Sea belonging to Greece; the largest island in the archipelago of the Northern Sporades. Skiros has an area of approximately 210 sq km. Mountains predominate in the southeast, with elevations to 793 m. They are primarily composed of limestones and are covered with maquis. There is a developed karstic topography. The northwest is a hilly plain. Skiros has an iron ore deposit near the city of Linaria, as well as vineyards and olive groves. Sheep and goats are raised. The city of Skiros is located on the island.

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Greek M-2000 jets that took off from Skiros base harassed Turkish F-16 jets for about 40 seconds in south-west of Lesbos island at around 15.09 hours on Monday by preserving radar lock.

TURKEY-GREECE -Greek jets intercept Turkish jets over Aegean Sea

I flew from Luton with easyJet to Athens, where I was met by a Skyros representative and stayed overnight, then took two ferries to Skiros.

I met at least half a dozen people on return trips to Skiros - one woman was on her sixth visit.

So, why go to Skiros? Well, if you're balanced, happy with your life and career and enjoy nothing but warm, loving relationships, then stay at home and save money.

LAND OF LEGENDS; Clive Leighton follows in the footsteps of Achilles on the Greek island of Skiros travel

A coach transfer, followed by two ferry crossings across the blue Aegean, brings you to Skiros. The brief walk up the ancient cobbled main street gives the impression of a cutesy tourist trap, a charming one-donkey village.

Skiros quickly becomes a world within a world where everyday mores can be, and are, suspended.

I had Sown in with some of the 50-or-sostrong Atsitsa party and had become friendly on the journey to Skiros.

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Meandering through the Skiros village alleyways is a constant joy; inset, the beach and small harbour is a short walk away photographs, VICTORIA WHITE

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Greek M-2000 jets from the centers of Skiros and Tanagra intercepted twice Turkish F-16 jets in north-west of Kios Island, the Turkish General Staff said.

(MIL) GREEK FIGHTER JETS INTERCEPT TURKISH JETS DURING TRAINING IN INTERNATIONAL AIR SPACE OVER AEGEAN SEA