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Skiathos is in the northwestern half of the Aegean, nestling in the lee of the Pelion Peninsula. It is out of the main stream of the northern Meltemi winds but still gets cooling breezes throughout July & August.

Skiathos consists of Skiathos Town [ main town ] and the communities of Koukounaries, Kanapitsa, Vromolimnos and Troullos. Skiathos is the westernmost island in the Sporades group of islands. The mainland of Greece along with Magnesia is to the west.


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Camping

  Camping Koukounaries
A shady camping with all facilities close to Skiathos' famous Koukounaries Beach.

Holiday Homes / Apartments

  Holiday-rentals.uk 
Rentals in Skiathos: self-catering rentals, holiday cottages, villas & apartments.

Hotels in Skiathos

   -   Hotels in Greece
Ebookers is a leading pan-European online travel agency specialising in worldwide travel.

  Booking  -  Hotels in Skiathos 
Brochures of the hotels, room rates, hotel packages, special offers and last minutes, including real-time booking facilities.

National Parks / Marine Park

  National Marine Park of Alonissos-N. Sporades
Alonnisos is the largest island in the Park and encompasses six smaller islands [ Peristera, Kyra Panagia, Gioura, Skantzoura, and Piperi ] together with 22 uninhabited islands and rocky outcrops.

Travel Agencies / Tour Operators

 Olympic Holidays   

   -   Create your perfect trip to Skiathos
Flight, Hotel and Car.

 lastminute.com

Thomas Cook



  Banana Beach
Banana Beach on the fabulous Greek island of Skiathos is the collective name for a range of three small naturist beaches on the beautiful Greek island of Skiathos. It is the only area where naturism is allowed on the island and its outstanding beauty is unique and beyond comparison.
  Octopus Diving Center   -  based in the new harbor of Skiathos
Discovery/introductory dives for the beginners who want to try and see what scuba diving is, diving excursions for the certified diver and PADI dive courses for those who wish to enhance their skills and experiences in diving.
  Skopelos-walks.com
Skopelos Walks offers programmes to suit everyone. Gentle rambles around Skopelos town and its surroundings, to full day hikes in the countryside.
  Stefanos Watersports  
Waterski, Wakeboard, and Boat hire, Boat trips, Diving, and much more

Travel Guides Skiathos / Related books

 

Travel Guides Skiathos  [ amazon.co.uk ]

Transport / How do I travel to Skiathos

It has its own airport which caters to international charter flights as well as local flights.

  Skiathos Airport   -   see HCAA - Alexandros Papadiamantis

  Skyros Airport   -   Skyros Island National Airport [ IATA: SKU, ICAO: LGSY ]
  Aghialos Airport   -   N.Aghialos National Airport [ near Volos, capital of Magnesia Prefecture ]

May through October, there are regular charter flights from most major cities in Europe. These usually go with package holidays but are also available as "flight only".

  Airline Tickets Skiathos / Bargain Flights 
Flight tickets Skiathos, price comparison possible

The nearest major town on the mainland is Volos which is roughly three hours away by ferry or one & a half by hydrofoil.
Athens is fifty minutes by local flight, roughly four hours by hydrofoil & bus or six hours if you have your own car & take the ferry. Hydrofoils & ferries go to Aghios Konstantinos, on the mainland, half way between Athens & Volos. There are good connections from Thessaloniki in the summer months.

Another way from Athens is by bus which connects with the hydrofoil to Skiathos at Aghios Konstantinos. The bus leaves from 2, Vass. Constantinou Ave., Kallimarmaro Stadion & the tickets can be obtained from the Minoan Lines office there. The hydrofoil service "Flying Dolphins" is most reliable & the only service in Greece that is nearly always on time! Also from Thessaloniki.

  Flying Dolphins
You can access Skiathos by dolphin through the following ports: Thessaloniki, Volos, Trikeri island, Agios Konstantinos, Alonissos, Skopelos (Glossa), Skopelos en Agios Konstantinos
  Minoan Lines 
Offers routes going to Skiathos & Thessaloniki

  Ferries in Greece


Links

  Municipality of Skiathos
Skiathos Town is the largest town in the Sporades. It is situated in the only natural port on the island and contains beautiful white houses with red roofs.

  Alonnisos Island 
  Skopolos Island

  Achladies   -  small flat valley surrounded by the hills of Katsarou
The beach is set in a large, sheltered bay with water sports. Regular sea taxi service to Skiathos Town.
  Acropolis
  Agia Eleni
  Agia Paraskevi
  Agii Taxiarches
  Amoni
  Delta
  Eikonistria
  Kastro   -   north of the Island
Kastro was the biggest medieval town from the twelfth century till 1830. It was built upon a cliff sticking out into the ocean at the north end of the island. Just a narrow strip connected the cliff to the island itself. Here there was built a strong wall with a solid door. The cliff is very high with steep sides. Therefore the people who lived there had a secure town which was easy to defend against enemies.
  Kolios
  Koukounaries   -   southwest of the island
  Makri Katalima
  Mandraki
Exotic beach with high rocks and dunes.
  Maratha
  Megali Ammos beach   -   nearest beach to the capital Skiathos Town
Megali Ammos beach is one of the most famous Skiathos beaches. A mile-long stretch of sand and shingle surrounded by pleasant green countryside.
  Mitikas
  Platania
  Poros
  Sclithri
  Sfageia
  Strofilia
  Troulos
  Tzaneria
  Vasilias
  Vasilias (Vrisi)
  Vromolimnos 
Second most popular beach to Koukounaries, primarily with the younger folks

  Lagoon of Strofylia   -   between Koukounaries beach and the main coastal road
Together with the forest of Koukounaries, the lagoon form a rare aquatic natural habitat and are protected.
  Monastery of Evangelistria
The holy monastery of Evangelistria is one of the most remarkable monuments of North Sporades. The remained parts of the monastery are the church, the semiruined cells of the South wing, the Estia (fireside) and the furnace.
  Pilion   -   summer resort of the twelve gods of the  Olympos

  GNTO   -   Greek National Tourist Organization

History of Skiathos

Earliest information about the history of Skiathos comes from the "Travels"of an anonymous writer, previously thought to have been the geographer Skymnos of Chios. According to the writer of "Travels" then, the island was inhabited in prehistoric times by the Pelasgians, a pre-hellenic tribe which came down from Thrace.

Following the overthrow of the Byzantine Empire by the Franks, in 1204, and concession of the Aegean islands to the Venetians, Skiathos, Skopelos and islands of the Cyclades were taken over by the brothers Andrea and Jeremia Ghisi, Venetian merchants. See further the Municipality of Skiathos

  History of Skiathos  -  see Wikipedia   


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