Skiathos is a beach lovers paradise, lying just off the eastern coast of Greece and it is the perfect destination for sun-worshippers and Skiathos boasts over 60 beaches in total along its golden sandy shores.
In the north of Skiathos, the contrasting coastline is a mix of Byzantine monastries, soaring white marble cliffs and secluded craggy coves. Lively Skiathos Town is the hub of the island, an enchanting maze of narrow streets, traditional tavernas and an old port where chic bars line the steps to the lapping waters of the waterfront.
The busier tourist beaches that lie on the southern coast of Skiathos are perfect for beach hopping and exploring. All the beaches are linked by the islands cheap bus service than runs between Skiathos Town and the superb beach at Koukounaries, which is one of Greece's most famous stretches of sand. You can hire a jeep to explore isolated headlands and medieval ruins along the unspoilt northern coast or you can take a boat trip out to more remote beaches for excellent swimming and diving.
A photograph of the Beautiful Skiathos coast
The holiday resorts of Skiathos
Aghia Paraskevi
The long stretch of sand at Aghia Paraskevi shelves gently into crystal clear waters offering safe swimming for children and watersports for all ages. Hotels and apartments are scattered beside the main coastal road that runs from Skiathos Town about eight kilometres away. The excellent bus service makes the nightlife of Skiathos Town easily accessible for for more relaxed evenings there are also a handful of tavernas, restaurants and shops nearby.
The transfer time from the airport to Aghia Paraskevi is 30 to 40 minutes approx.
Kanapitsa
Amidst olive grove and pine trees, the hill headland of Kanapitsa lies just off the main road from Skiathos Town, a quiet relaxed area of fine sandy bays and beaches scattered with hotels, tavernas, supermarkets and bars. During the day boats make the twenty minute journey to Skiathos Town and for lively nightlife the local buses run regularly until late from the bus stops on the top road.
Koukounaries
Spectacular Koukounaries boasts sweeping white gold sands backed by green pine trees, olive clad hillsides and a spectacular lagoon. The resort has a laid back atmosphere although the beach can get fairly busy with day trippers. There are plenty of watersports and nearby Banana Beach is the place to get an all over tan as a section of the beach is set aside for nudists. There is also a good selection of shops and restaurants and the nightlife of Skiathos Town is about fifteen kilometres away by bus.
Troulos
Surrounded by olive groves and green hillsides, the relaxed resort of Troulos is one of the islands most popular holiday areas. Lazy days are spent on the long sandy beach where watersport options are numerous and taverna dining is just about the only entertainment. Troulos has several supermarkets, bars and tavernas but for a livelier night out Skiathos Town is only ten kilometres away by bus.
Passengers disembarking from a ferry in the Old Port area of the Greek island of Skiathos in the Aegean Sea.
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