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As you leave Bourtzi and turn left, you will find yourself in the Old Port, which is one of the most beautiful and picturesque spots in Skiathos. Today, traditional fishing and tourist boats, water taxis and luxurious yachts dock here. The Old Port is lined with a range of shops, and colorful cafés and tavernas […]

The lively main street running through the heart of Skiathos Old Town all the way down to the port is famous Papadiamanti Street. Named after the island’s world famous Greek writer, Alexandros Papadiamantis, it is the town’s main commercial street. Brimming on either side with colorful souvenir and gift shops, upcoming Greek designer stores, along […]

Take a stroll behind the Old Port and discover one of Skiathos’ oldest and most charming neighborhoods named Plakes. Characteristically, the picturesque old houses with balconies seem to drip off their perch on the rocks into the sea. Get lost in the maze of its colorful backstreets, small white houses with red tiled roofs and […]

The most fascinating way to discover the charm and beauty of the Old Town, is to wander the maze of its enchanting, narrow alleys. Each arranged in unique patterns, they will lead you to unexpected, flowery yards and squares, and traditional tavernas, restaurants and colourful boutiques. The cobbled streets, laid out with oblong stones, placed […]

The stretch of harbor leading to Bourtzi is the New Port. It is home to the town’s marine dock for ferries and yachts. It is lined with restaurants, tavernas and rental offices, and at the bronze statue of the Unknown Sailor, continues around the corner to the Old Port. Behind the New Port there is […]

Just like Saint Maarten in the Caribbean, Skiathos is famous for its extremely low landings. For extra excitement during your Skiathos holiday, be sure to come experience the thrill of planes landing just meters above your head. Facing the beach, Skiathos airport has a runway of barely 1,600 meters, flanked by waterfronts on either side […]