Skiathos

Skiathos is a fabulous, cosmopolitan island with many emerald beaches and green forests, as well as historical sites. The food will amaze you.

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A boat full of people is approaching the port of Skiathos.
photo: kdask / CC BY 2.0

Skiathos Beaches

The sea arch of Lalaria beach behind scattered boulders and rocks in the turquoise sea.
photo: dimitrisvetsikas1969
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Lalaria Beach

Accessible only by boat, Lalaria is a pristine beach with crystal-clear waters, scattered rocks, and a sea arch. Enjoy the trip!

Stones, rocks, weeds, and the sea in a green-blue environment on Mikros Aselinos Beach, Skiathos.
photo: Artur Malinowski / CC BY 2.0
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Mikros Aselinos Beach

Another dreamy beach without crowds on the northern side. Wild rocks on the sides and sand in the middle. A cute resto-café will keep you fed.

Two boats anchored in the bay of Kastro, Skiathos, where rock is the dominant element.
photo: Harout Arabian / CC BY 2.0
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Kastro Beach

Kastro is close to Skiathos' Byzantine castle, hence the name. Rock is king. It's a beach with crags, boulders, and rocks, and a tavern made of stone.

An aerial view of the Tsougria beach with a beach bar, woods on the right, and turquoise waters on the left.
photo: Marco Verch / CC BY 2.0
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Tsougria Beach

Tsougrias Islet

A sandy beach wraps Tsougkria, the uninhabited islet close to Skiathos, and woods cover the rest. Idyllic with a tropical feel. Excursion opp.

A strip of sand with lined up umbrellas with a forest on the right and turquoise sea on its left at Koukounaries Skiathos.
photo: Marco Verch / CC BY 2.0
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Koukounaries Beach

Superb beach at Koukounaries, the Pine Trees, with a small lake and woods nearby. Clear waters. Watersports. It gets busy.

Lined-up beach umbrellas and sunbeds with a green and rocky hill in the background, at Mandraki Beach, Skiathos.
photo: dimitrisvetsikas1969
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Mandraki Beach

Mandraki is a long beach with clean waters and exceptional views to Mount Pelion as well as good sunsets. A beach bar offers some services.

Elia Beach sandwiched between a green rise and azure sea, and people sunbathing.
photo: dimitrisvetsikas1969
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Elia Beach

Arriving at the Olive Tree Beach, the green subshrubs scenery transitions into a golden sandy beach and azure breaking waves. Go prepared.

The Secret Sands beach of Skiathos and one of its rocky yet blossoming capes.
photo: FB: Skiathos - Alexandra Petrova
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Krifi Ammos Beach

The Secret Sands Beach, or Krifi Ammos, is on a crescent-moon bay accessible through a dirt path. Calm and pristine - a nature lovers.

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Skiathos Things to Do

An old chapel made of stone surrounded by trees, St. Charalambos Monastery, Skiathos.
photo: Ι. Μ. Ευαγγελισμού της Θεοτόκου
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St. Charalambos Monastery

Architectural beauty for some serene moments and great pictures. The drive is pleasant though somewhat rough - worth a short detour.

Two white dogs with splashes of black and brown laying on the ground at the Skiathos Dog Shelter.
photo: FB: Skiathos Dog Shelter
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Skiathos Dog Shelter

A heart-warming thing to do while in Skiathos? Visit the shelter, take the dogs out for a morning walk, and donate to help this place going.

The main gate to the inner yard of the Evangelistria Monastery of Skiathos.
photo: Plucas58 / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Evangelistria Monastery

In this monastery, the first Greek flag was woven - a white cross on a blue background. The original loom is still there.

The entrance the stone-built wall of the Panagia Eikonistria Monastery, Skiathos.
photo: FB: Παναγία Εικονίστρια Σκιάθου
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Panagia Eikonistria Monastery

A remote monastery with an interesting interior and an equally interesting exterior. Nearby a dog shelter. Wanna take the dogs for a walk?

The outdoor seating area of the famous Rock'n'Roll Cafe bar with pillows on the cobblestone steps.
photo: Jay Gooby / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Rock'n'Roll Cafe

Skiathos Town

Make time to enjoy a cocktail at the famous pillows bar on the cobblestone steps leading to the old town.

Two boats, full of tourists, anchored by a beach during a daily cruize trip.
photo: Kullez / CC BY 2.0
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Skiathos Cruises & Boat Tours

Cruises and boat tours are the only way to reach some rocky caves and beaches or, if you will, launch daily excursions to nearby islands.

The famous saganaki as an appetizer and a Greek beer called Mythos on a table of a restaurant.
photo: Kullez / CC BY 2.0
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Food in Skiathos

The island's cuisine marries fish and seafood with vegetables but the jewel on the ring is the swirled pie - also called a "twisted pie".

Skiathos Attractions

Agios Alexandros Chapel, Skiathos, is a perfectly white church with Greek-island architecture against a blue sky,
photo: Villa Teozenia - Skiathos
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Agios Alexandros Chapel

As you are reaching the chapel, your spiritual side awakens. A place for prayer and meditation, and a balcony looking over the vast sea.

Picture showing the steep cliffs of the rocky peninsula of the Medieval Castle of Skiathos.
photo: Herbert wie / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Byzantine Skiathos Castle

Rocky peninsula creating a natural pirate-protected fortress. The locals call it "Kastro" (castle) and it was the capital between 1360 and 1829.

An overview of a part the city of Skiathos with the peninsula of Bourtzi in the middle.
photo: Shi Annan / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Bourtzi of Skiathos

Small peninsula with dense vegetation inside the main port of the island that was hosting a medieval Venetian fortress between 1207 and 1660.

A picture of the church's exterior including the main entrance of St. Nikolaos Church of Skiathos and its Clock Tower.
photo: Shi Annan / CC BY-SA 4.0
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St. Nikolaos Church & Clock Tower

Skiathos Town

Offering a great view over the town, this church appears in the introductory scene of the movie "Mamma Mia!".

Skiathos Why visit?

  • Its name has always been Skiathos.
  • A Sporades island, the name of which shares the same root with "sporadic".
  • Created during a stone-throwing fight between Titans.

Skiathos Museums

A bed's elaborate footboard in a room with old-school decoration in the House in Skiathos.
photo: Skiathitiko Spiti
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«Skiathitiko Spiti» - House in Skiathos

A tour in an old Skiathos house that opens a window into the life of a local family, their daily activities, and stories.

The front part of the House - Museum of Papadiamandis with a wall sign informing about the place.
photo: Sergey Bostandzhyan / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Papadiamantis House Museum

Traditional two-floor mansion of 1860 where a great Greek author lived for a big part of his life. It maintains its original furniture.

Skiathos Day Trips

An overview of a sandy beach in Skopelos with the sun-umbrellas reaching almost the water.
photo: YouInGreececom
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Skopelos

Skopelos' forests touch the seawater. No wonder the film «Mamma Mia!» was shot here. Its traditional architecture and monasteries will keep you busy.

Skiathos Settlements

An overview of Skiathos town showing a part of the settlement and the bay of the old port.
photo: Mrcsifkin / CC BY-SA 3.0

Skiathos Town

The 2800-year-old port town is a labyrinth of narrow streets and gorgeous frames. Extremely photogenic, it's worth walking around with your camera at hand.

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