Greeka guide to Skiathos

Skiathos
in Sporades
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About Skiathos
Skiathos is the westernmost island of Sporades, only two hours away from Volos and one and half
hour by ferry from Agios Constantinos. This is the most tourist developed of the Sporades Islands
and offers goods services, infrastructure and organization.
The island has only one settlement, Skiathos Town, which is the port and capital of Skiathos. The
island has beautiful large beaches and tourist resorts. The most famous beach is Koukounaries, a
fine beach with soft sand and surrounded by lush greenery of pine trees.
Holidays in Skiathos is ideal for those who love exciting nightlife and large beaches. However, it is
also an island that keeps its authenticity as it has many calm coves to enjoy privacy and calmness.
Picturesque paths, hidden valleys, a few calm beaches, impressive caves on the northern side,
sculpting rocks and small coves are the many jewels that visitors can find in Skiathos. In fact, the
island recently provided the setting of a Hollywood film, the famous Mamma Mia movie.
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Best Villages in Skiathos
Town (Rating:
by Greeka members)
Location: On the eastern side of the island
Description: The capital of Skiathos is built amphitheatrically around a
windless bay. Surrounded by pine trees, Skiathos Town distinguishes for its
traditional architecture and the vivid nightlife.
Sightseeing: Bourtzi, Church of Agios Nikolaos, Church of Three Bishops,
House of Papadiamantis, Monastery of Evangelistria
Best Beaches in Skiathos
Koukounaries (Rating:
by Greeka members)
Location: 13 km south west of Skiathos Town
Description: Koukounaries is among the largest and most popular beaches
on Skiathos. Surrounded by an amazing pine forest, this beach is great to
relax.
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Lalaria
Location: On the northern side of Skiathos
Description: Lalaria is an amazing area of sea caves and wild rocks that can
be visited by boat from Skiathos Town.
Sightseeing: Medieval Castle, Sea Caves
Banana
Location: 13 km south west of Skiathos Town
Description: Banana is a sandy beach in close distance to Koukounaries, on
the western side of the island. Some nudism is practised in certain parts of
this beach.
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Kanapitsa
Location: 7 km south west of Skiathos Town
Description: This is an organized beach with fine sand and crystal water,
offering a wide range of water sports.
Agia Paraskevi
Location: 8 km south west of Skiathos Town
Description: The sandy beach of Agia Paraskevi gets very busy due to its
natural beauty and the organized facilities, among which many beach bars
and watersports centres.
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Vromolimnos (Rating:
by Greeka members)
Location: 8 km south west of Skiathos Town
Description: Among the most popular and organized beaches of Skiathos,
Vromolimnos gets very busy in summer. The green ambience creates a nice
spot to relax.
Platanias
Location: 8 km south west of Skiathos Town
Description: This long sandy beach is surrounded by hotels and many tourist
facilities. The seashore is sandy and the water is crystal.
Tzaneria
Location: 7 km south west of Skiathos Town
Description: This is a small cove surrounded by trees. Well organized and
sandy, Tzaneria gets pretty popular in summer.
Best Sightseeing in Skiathos
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Bourtzi
Location: Town
Bourtzi is a tiny peninsula at the entrance of the port that divides it in two
district parts. A fortress was built there in the 13th century to protect the
town, however tody only few ruins survive. This is a popular place for rest and
recreation, full of pine trees.
House of Papadiamantis
Location: Town
This museum was the home of Alexandros Papadiamantis, an important Greek
writer, who lived there in the 19th century. Located in Skiathos Town, this
museum has personal items of the writer and many folklore pieces.
Medieval Castle
Location: Lalaria
The Castle of Skiathos is located on the northern side of the island, accessible
by boat or through a track path. This is a former Medieval town, built on a
rocky cliff. In the area, there are remains of old structures such as churches,
walls, baths and many more.
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