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Holidays Skiathos.

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.

Car Rental 

 Holiday Autos  -  
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

 Sixt  -  

Holiday Homes / Apartments

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

Hotels in Skiathos

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

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 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

 

 
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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".

 British Airways / Opodo  -  Flights to Skiathos

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

 Olympic Airways  -  Flight tickets Skiathos

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


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 Travel Insurance  -  travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 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

Cuisine - Greek Recipes

Greek Cookery: 300 Traditional Recipes  -  Chrissa Paradissis
Hardcover 208 pages (December 1, 1997); Publisher: Efstathiadis Group,Greece; Language: English; ISBN: 9607436105.

 Eat Greek tonight
If you love greek food and wish to enjoy it in the comfort of your own home, the recipe pages will fill your kitchen with the aromas of this delightful cuisine. Whether it's an exotic entree or your favourite appetizers. You can add your own greek recipes if you like.
 A Guide to Greek Food  -  by Matt Barrett
All you need to know about Greek eating and cooking and maybe more...
Retsina and Greek Wine, Ouzo, Sardeles Pastes, Souvlakia: The Source of Life, Patsa: Miracle Food of the Working Class, Cook Books, a few Recipes, Food Links, and more

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  

 Ancient Greece - history, mythology, art, culture and architecture

Music, Culture & Entertainment

 Ancient Greek Music - 
 Greek Music Links
 Hellenic Culture  -  Odysseus, webserver of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture
 Culture Guide Greece
The e-magazine cultureguide.gr is a project operated by the scheme "Domain of Culture" of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture. Cultureguide.gr covers many cultural and artistic events and activities in Greece
Cultural Olympiad | Theatre | Music | Visual Arts | Dance | Cinema | Photography | Folk Art | Literature | Architecture | Cultural Heritage | Greece Abroad | Various Events | Olympic Cities

Web Portal / Search Engine / Skiathos Directory

 Skiathos.info
 Skiathosads.gr  -  Classified Ads
 Skiathos Marine Services  -  Service, maintenance and repair
Karnagio area, right by the sea.

 Magnesia Prefecture  -  southeastern area of Thessaly in central Greece
About 70% of the population live in the Greater Volos area which is the second-largest city in Thessaly and the third busiest commercial port in Greece. Much of the population lives near the Pagasetic Gulf and in the eastern part. See also Wikipedia.
 Thessalia  -  Thessalia-region.com
Destinations : Alonisos, Karditsa, Larissa, Magnisia, Skiathos, Skopolos and Trikala.

 Island Strolling in Greece
"Island Strolling" is travelling to, from and among the Greek Islands in a casual, unhurried and relaxed way, taking the time to really enjoy and experience all the wonderful sights, sounds and smells at a leisurely pace. It's the opposite of "island hopping", which entails rushing around and cramming as many activities into as little time as possible. 
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