Ferry from Mandoudi to Glossa (Skopelos)

Glossa is the northern gateway to Skopelos, and this crossing from Mandoudi in north-east Evia is one of the quicker ways to reach it. Seajets uses the Speedrunner Jet and Speedrunner Jet 2, and Saronikos Leve Ferries the conventional Nissos Aegina, so the run takes anywhere from about forty minutes on a direct fast sailing to around three hours on a slower service calling elsewhere first.

Boats tie up at Loutraki, the harbour below the hilltop village, which causes some confusion because the port is widely listed as Glossa while the village of that name sits up the hill above it. Glossa itself is a traditional settlement with a quieter feel than Skopelos Town, and the views run back across the water towards Skiathos and Alonissos. It is a short climb or a taxi ride from the quay to the village.

The route runs several times a day through the season, so it is straightforward to fit around other plans, and the live timetable and fares appear below. Glossa is at the opposite end of Skopelos from the main town, so allow for the road journey across the island, roughly half an hour, if Skopelos Town is where you are headed.

Mandoudi to Glossa Ferry Fares

Weekly Mandoudi to Glossa Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Hiring a car

Can you rent a car at Glossa on Skopelos?

Yes, small local agencies operate right at Loutraki, Glossa's port, some barely 100 metres from the pier. Many online booking platforms, though, list pickup at Skopelos Town instead, about 28km and a 40-45 minute drive away, so check the exact pickup point before booking. If you're staying near Glossa, a local agency at the port is simplest; otherwise compare options at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Mandoudi to Glossa between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Mandoudi to Glossa ferry

• Booking directly with the ferry operator's own website often gives you the same price as third-party sites and makes changes or cancellations simpler.
• The meltemi typically peaks in the afternoons and can create significant swell; afternoon departures from exposed ports are more likely to be rough.
• The sirocco (southerly warm wind from North Africa) brings haze and uncomfortable heat to Greek ports in late spring and early summer; it rarely lasts more than a day or two.

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