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THE Skiathos is a pine-covered island located in the Aegean Sea. It belongs to Northern Sporades and belongs to the prefecture of Magnesia.
Generally
Skiathos is the closest to Volos island of the Northern Sporades. It is 41 nautical miles from the capital of the prefecture of Magnesia, Volos and only 2.4 miles from the south coast Pelion. The area of the island is 48 sq.km. The town of Skiathos is the only organized settlement on the island. On the rest of the island there are several houses, hotels and other houses scattered in various areas. This verdant island is the most popular tourist destination of the Sporades, and one of the most popular tourist destinations of the Aegean Sea. The tourist season starts at Easter and lasts until Autumn. Tourists come from various European countries and generally from all over the world. The island is one of the most well-organized summer destinations in Greece with many hotel facilities, taverns, cafes, and bars. The port is divided into two parts, the new and the old port. The former is mainly used by private boats and liners. The old picturesque port, in front of which there are several traditional taverns, is used by fishing boats. Papadiamanti Street is the main pedestrian street of Skiathos market and has a number of tourist shops.
Destinations
- Lalaria beach with its special natural beauty is considered as one of the attractions of the island. It is accessible by boat from the port of Skiathos.
- The Bourtzi. It is a small peninsula - a hill that separates the old from the new port. In the past there was a medieval castle. At the top of the hill there is a refreshment room and an open-air theater in which theatrical performances, concerts, and generally various cultural events are organized in the summer.
The beaches of Skiathos are famous and some of them are among the best beaches in Greece.
- Pine cones. The most popular beach of the island, is located at the southwestern tip of the island. It is considered one of the best beaches in Europe. Fully organized sandy beach with water sports, lifeguards, and fast food shops that are accessible by car and bus from the country. The forest of Koukounaria reaches the beach and together with the lagoon Strofilia, which is located in it, is a protected wetland.
- Great Sand
- King
- Pears
- Straw
- Βρωμόλιμνος
- mackerel
- Holy Friday
- Dome
- Banana
- Saint Helen
- Mandraki
- Moonless
- Millet
- Castle
- Lalaria
- Lechouni
- Xanemos
How to get there
Skiathos is accessible by boat and plane as it has an airport.
By air
By air
By boat
By boatIn summer there are frequent itineraries to Skiathos from its port Volos,, from its port Saint ConstantineFthiotida and from other islands.
How to move
By car
The visitor can easily move in the country of the island on foot and if he wanders in the alleys of the settlement. Getting around to other parts of the island, and to various beaches is easy by car or bus. There are several car and motorcycle rental points on the island.
Hertz,Imperial Skiathos, Europcar
By bus
The buses in Skiathos operate 3 main routes. The main route connects the capital with Koukounaries (14 km southwest of the city are covered in about half an hour) making 24 stops: 0. Skiathos, 1. Delta, 2. Platania, 3. Slaughterhouses, 4. Acropolis, 5. Megali 'Ammos , 6. Mykitas, 7. Vassilias, 8. Vrysi, 9. 'Agios Taxiarchis, 10. Achladies, 11. Sklithri, 12. Tzaneria, 13. Vromolimnos, 14. Kolios, 15. Makry Katalima, 16. Agia Paraskevi, 17 Poros, 18. Illustrator, 19. Troulos, 20. Amoni, 21. Maratha, 22. Mandraki, 23. Strofilia, 24. Agia Eleni, 25. Koukounaries. It leaves every 20 minutes and the ticket is extremely cheap (less than 2 Euros). Keep in mind that during the summer on the way back, between 18:00 and 21:00 the bus is usually full. However, if you have no other way to return to Skiathos, go to the next stop from Koukounaries on foot and take the bus coming from the beach. The other two itineraries include one to Xanemos in the northeastern part and another to the Monastery of Evangelistria in the northern part.
By boat
Last, but not least, are the boats, the small boats that operate as taxis, and transport tourists to the beautiful parts of the island. By boat you can not only visit popular (Achladies, Vromolimnos) or secluded beaches (Kastro, Lalaria, Aselinos, Kechria), but also uninhabited islands (Tsougrias) or the neighboring islands of Skopelos and Alonissos (departure 09:30 from 10.00 in the morning and return at 17:00 in the afternoon). If you do not have a problem with nausea, then go by boat because it is a very beautiful experience, to cross the sea and if you are lucky enough to see dolphins!
What to see
- House of Alexandros Papadiamantis (Papadiamanti Street, 100 meters from the beach in a narrow right.). Skiathos is the special homeland of the famous writer Alexandros Papadiamantis (1851-1911). The preserved house where the artist lived, which the visitor can enter, is one of the most important attractions of the island, and is located in the town of Skiathos.
- Skiathos Castle (On the north side of the island). The medieval settlement of the island was abandoned in 1829. 3 churches and a house are kept in good condition, the rest of the buildings are in ruins.
The Castle - protector from pirates
You will discover it at the northern tip of the island. From the 14th century it protected the Skiathos from pirates. Today, you can still feel its mysterious atmosphere enveloping you. Here, the art is alive in 2 of the 22 old churches that survived: magnificent frescoes in the Genesis of Christ and built-in ceramics in Agios Nikolaos. A trip to Art with the Aegean in the background.
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Economic options
Middle class
High benefits
Where will you stay?
- Villa Eleven. Luxury holiday home for rent on the island of Skiathos.
- Jasmine Villas Luxury Living. Luxury villas near Troulos beach in Skiathos with private pool and 5-star hotel amenities. Ideal accommodation for families and groups of friends looking for the best in their vacation.
- Esperides Beach Hotel. 4-star seaside hotel a few minutes (by car) from the town of Skiathos.
- Skiathos Palace. Hotel built amphitheatrically in front of Maratha beach and Koukounaries beach (at a distance of 250 meters), one of the best beaches in Europe. It is located at a distance of 10 km from the town of Skiathos.
