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Skiathos Excursions: Things to do and to see on Skiathos, Sightseeing, Sporades

 

 

The island of Skiathos belongs to the Sporades Islands and was one of the first to cash in on the Greek island holiday boom in the 1970's. Over the last years it has attracted even more foreign tourists by its lush pine trees, the sandy beaches and the vivid nightlife, while the cosmopolitan and busy atmosphere of the island creates the most charming scenery for exciting holidays.

We can help you make all the arrangements for your holidays in Skiathos: Hotels, Ferries, Car Rentals, Tours, Island Hopping, Yacht Rentals, Customised holidays, and much more. Off course, if you are a Last-Minute type there will always be great offers for a perfect holiday on this magnificent island.

Skiathos offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this beautiful island!

Below you will find all the Skiathos highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Skiathos.

For the better understanding of each location you can always check our map.


 
:: Skiathos town

Location:
The town of Skiathos is the capital of the island
Description: A very cosmopolitan place, it consists of traditional houses with red tiled roofs and has many restaurants, cafes, bars and other kinds of entertainment concentrated at the seafront and at Papadiamantis street.
Nearest beach: Ftelia

Skiathos Town
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:: Bourtzi Fortress

Location: At the town of Skiathos
Description: Bourtzi is a tiny peninsula that divides the port in two district parts. It used to be a fort built in the 13th century and now it is a popular place for rest and recreation, full of pine trees and with breathtaking view to the surroundings.
Nearest beach: Megali Ammos
Bourtzi Fortress
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:: Banana beach

Location:
About 15 km to the west of Skiathos town
Description: It is an organized beach with fine sand and crystal-clear waters, offering a wide range of water sports. It can be accessible through a dirt road.
Nearest village: Koukounaries
Banana beach
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:: Skiathos Castle

Location: One hour by car from the island's capital.
Description: A former principal medieval town, the Castle of Skiathos is built on a rocky cliff that extends to the northern coast of the island. In the area there are remains of old structures such as the old town walls, the turkish baths and many more.

Skiathos Castle
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:: Koukounaries beach

Location:
It is located 10 km from the capital
Description: With a fine white san and full of pine trees, Koukounaries is the most famous beach of Skiathos and is well organized with umbrellas and sunbeds.
Nearest village: Koukounaries
Koukounaries beach
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:: Panagia Kounistra Monastery

Location:
Approximately 15 kms from the town.
Description: The post-Byzantine monastery got its name by an icon of the Virgin Mary (Panagia "Kounistra") found by a monk while it was hanging from a tree.
Monastery of Panagia Kounistra
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:: Papadiamantis Museum

Location:
In the capital of Skiathos
Description: The museum is the author's own 140 years old house and one of Skiathos main attractions. The two-storey folk house contains its original furniture and items of that era.
The House of Alexandros Papadiamantis
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:: Vromolimnos beach

Location:
About 6 kms southwest from the capital.
Description: The beach has a length of 7 kms, fine white sand and exotic emerald waters. It is well organized.
Nearest village: Vromolimnos
Vromolimnos beach
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:: Evangelistria Monastery

Location: About 5 kms south of Skiathos town
Description: It is the only functioning monastery in Skiathos and is surrounded by a rich vegetation. It is of great historical importance and it houses an interesting library and a museum with the relics of a saint who martyred during Ottoman occupation.
Evangelistria Monastery
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:: Skiathos sea caves

Location: At the northern part of Skiathos
Description: Galazia, Skotini and Chalkini Spilia of Lalaria. The caves can be accessed only by boat. However, they are worth a visit and a perfect haunt for swimmers who find them irresistible.
Nearest beach: Lalaria
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