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.

Best Villages in Skiathos

Town

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

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.

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.

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.

Vromolimnos

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

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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