Rigas Hotel

The Resort and Its Setting

Rigas Hotel is an independently run timeshare property in Skopelos, one of the Sporades islands off mainland Greece. It carries RCI affiliation, meaning owners can register their week with RCI's exchange network and trade it for stays at other RCI-affiliated resorts worldwide, as well as using it in Skopelos itself. Being independent rather than part of a large hotel chain, the resort is managed locally rather than through a big international brand structure — worth knowing if you're comparing it to chain-branded timeshares elsewhere.

Skopelos: The Island and What's Nearby

Skopelos is known for pine-covered hills running down to the coast, quiet beaches, and a harbour town of whitewashed houses with blue and red shutters — the island gained wider recognition as a filming location for Mamma Mia!, though its appeal predates that by centuries. Skopelos Town, just half a kilometre from the resort, is where most owners and renters spend their evenings: narrow lanes, waterfront tavernas, and small shops selling local produce. Staphylos Beach, about 3km away, is a well-equipped sandy beach that's good for swimming, while Panormos Beach (12km) suits those after calmer, more low-key waters. Further north, Glossa village (20km) retains a more traditional, less touristy feel, with views across to neighbouring islands. Getting around comfortably generally means hiring a car or scooter, as the island's villages and beaches are spread out.

Selling or Renting Out a Week Here

If you own a week at Rigas Hotel and are considering selling, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and buyers contact you directly through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee to post your ad, and we don't take any commission on the sale — unlike traditional resale agents, who typically charge a percentage.

Because Rigas Hotel is an independent resort, resales aren't processed through a large corporate brand's transfer department. Instead, any transfer of ownership typically goes through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management, so before agreeing a price with a buyer, sellers and buyers should both confirm directly with the resort: the transfer fee, whether the resort or association holds a right of first refusal on resales, how long the transfer process usually takes, and the annual maintenance fee. These details vary by resort and aren't published figures we can quote here, so getting them in writing from Rigas Hotel's management before completing a sale protects both sides.

A resale buyer at an independent resort like this should also ask exactly what transfers with the week — for example, whether it includes an existing RCI membership or points, or whether that needs to be set up separately after the transfer completes.

If you'd rather rent out your week instead of selling, renters booking in Skopelos are typically looking for proximity to Skopelos Town and the beaches, clear information on what's included (so be specific about your unit and any resort facilities), and straightforward, direct contact with the owner — all of which a rental listing on the marketplace is set up to provide.

Practical Notes for Owners and Visitors

Skopelos is reached by ferry from Volos on the Greek mainland, a crossing of roughly 1.5–2 hours; there's no airport on the island itself, so travellers usually fly into Athens or Thessaloniki first and continue by road and ferry. Summer brings hot, dry weather and the busiest crowds, while spring and autumn offer milder temperatures and a quieter island — worth mentioning to prospective renters who ask about timing. Owners listing a rental should flag which weeks they hold, since ferry schedules and island activity shift noticeably between peak summer and the shoulder months.