Skiathos
is the westernmost island of the Sporades, only
two hours away from
Volos by ferry. It
is a popular place to oraganise holiday in Skiathos.
It is the most developed Sporades Island from the
point of view of touristy facilities and offers
goods services, infrastructure and organisation.
Even if tourism is a recent phenomenon in Skiathos, it has extended very quickly
and the commercialization of the little island has now almost reached the ones
of islands like Corfu,
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Mykonos
and Rhodes.
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tourists from Europe and wealthy visitors from
all over the world are the main clientele of
Skiathos.
The island has only one settlement, Skiathos Town, which is the port and capital
of Skiathos.
The rest of the island consists in beautiful large beaches, churches, archaeological
sites, many supermarkets, villas, restaurants and numerous huge hotel units. |
Holidays in
Skiathos is ideal for those who love exciting
nightlife, shopping, crowded beaches, great fun
and entertainment; for
the visitor seeking a traditional
and “Greek” place to enjoy calm holidays, the other Sporades will
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Nevertheless,
the impressively crowded Skiathos and the heavy
touristy atmosphere creating a scene a bit artificial
don’t take away the island’s beauty:
picturesque
walks, hidden valleys, a few quitter beaches, caves,
sculpting rocks and small coves are
the many jewels one can find in Skiathos
if he takes time to explore the island.
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