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“Xamalia”: This type of sweets was, traditionally, served at wedding feasts. Their triangular shape resembled a “love charm”, designed to protect and spread joy among the newlyweds. Additionally, they were filled with honey and walnut, ingredients that, according to folklore, aided the couple in having children. The crust is handmade and fried in premium local […]
Of the Sporades islands, Skiathos is the closest to the mainland. While located at 40 nautical miles from Volos, the capital of the prefecture of Magnesia, it is at approximately 2.5 miles off the coast of southern Pilion. Neighboring Skopelos island is at 6 miles, whereas Evia island is 16 miles away. The city of […]
The Creation of the Sporades The Aegean island complex of the Northern Sporades is made up of the islands of Skiathos, Skopelos (Ancient Peparithos), Alonissos (Ancient Ikos), Skyros, and many other islands and islets. The creation myth of the Sporades goes something as follows: Once upon a time, the Titan gods Ito and Nightmare had […]
Skiathos Island has been hiking-lovers’ paradise for many years now, since it provides visitors with more than 20 marked paths, which altogether cover around 160klm. Hikers have the opportunity to discover the island’s majestic beauty as they pass through lush, green forests, monasteries, chapels, watermills, historic monuments, streams and natural water-sources, as well as mesmerizing, […]
The Three Hierarchs Church was built in 1846, at the center of the island’s main city, over the old port. What features prominently inside the church, at its left transept, is the magnificent wood-carving throne, where the icon of ‘Eikonistria Holy Mary’ -the patron saint of the island- is placed. Moreover, there is one historical […]
Going up the road from the island’s old port, towards the ‘Plakes’ area, passing through the cobbled-street, you will reach the Holy Church of Virgin Mary ‘Limnia’. The church was built in 1829 and is the second biggest church on the island. Its imposing bell tower is visible from, almost, every part of the town, […]
In Agios Nikolaos at the top of the eastern hill of Chora you will see the icon of Panagia Megalomata that was transferred from the church of Prekla to the Castle and enjoy the panoramic view. , refer to the small Ai Nikolas, an 18th century building that existed in their day and that now […]
‘Saint Fanourios’ chapel is located around 800m away from bus stop number 4 (Acropolis), on a hill. The chapel was built in 1950 and its mesmerizing, panoramic view of the island will, absolutely, amaze you! The saint is celebrated on the 27th of August, every year. On the eve of the feast, all locals attend […]
St. George Legend At a distance of 1 km from the port of Skiathos and a few meters after the carnagio we can visit the church of Agios Georgios. It is built on a beautiful land with stunning views, on 1871. It is said by the elders that according the tradition around 1870 George Kopsidakis […]
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