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, […]

‘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 […]

Saint Paraskevi is located at ‘Platania’s valley, a few steps away from the bus stop number 16. It is a stone-built church, with a big yard, which dates back to 1896. The church is celebrated on the 26th of July, every year. On the eve of the celebration, all locals attend the church and chant […]

Saint Anastasia ‘Farmakolitria’ (: somebody who uses medicine to heal wounds) is annually celebrated on the 22nd of December. According to tradition, there is an interesting story behind the name ‘Farmakolitria’: during the dark times of Christians’ persecutions (in around 3rd century), Saint Anastasia, and before she became a martyr herself, used to fearlessly visit […]

Saint Taxiarchis’ chapel is located in a 500m distance prior to the Monastery of Evangelistria, on the left side of the road. It is considered by many as the perfect ‘stop’, where you can take a break and enjoy its unique view of the island. Also, visitors can freshen up from the chapel’s natural pouring-water, […]

Zoodochos Pigis is celebrated on the very first Friday after Easter (Bright Week). The chapel is located at Skiathos’ square, a few meters away from Evangelistria Monastery. Additionally, in between the old and the new Zoodochos Pigis’ churches, there is a place the locals call ‘Evaggelistria’s threshing floor’, where they host one of their most […]

In the early 1960s, Thomas Epifanides, a ship-owner, assigned to the architect Alexander Vogiatzis the construction of a small church on Tsougkria’s island, honoring Saint Floros and Saint Lavros. The architect did so, always with respect to the island’s natural environment: he unleashed his extraordinary, artistic talent and took advantage of whatever he thought useful […]