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 […]
Skiathos Island’s north side is very, very different from its south side: at the south side of the island you can find all the luxurious, five-star hotels, the organized beaches (with beach bars and taverns) plus, of course, public transport. However, the north part of the island differs a lot: here, you will encounter the […]
Mandraki Forest is located just behind Koukounaries, on the north side of Skiathos island. As one of only three natural pine forests in all of Greece, it is a unique biotope, with its pines growing on pure sandy soil. If you are feeling adventurous, take the bus to bus stops no. 23/24 and explore this […]
Saint Alexander’s chapel is considered to be relatively newly built. The church’s design itself tends to be in a more ‘Cycladic’ style than most traditional Skiathos’ churches. For example, the whole landscape could easily be confused as being a part of Santorini’s territory rather than of Skiathos’. The chapel’s architecture is a magnificent combination of […]
Strofilia lagoon is located in the south-west of the island Skiathos, right behind the beautiful “Koukounaries” beach. The beach is separated from the lagoon by a forest full of tall, pine trees. The lake reaches the sea through a narrow canal and is considered to be an ecologically crucial wetland. The whole area is very […]
Saint George’s lagoon reaches Skiathos’ port’s bay through a very small, narrow canal. Your leisurely stroll can be combined with a visit to St. George’s picturesque chapel. Also, during your walk around the lake, you may be lucky enough to encounter an airplane’s landing or takeoff from a very, very close distance. In between the […]
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