Skiathos Holidays

Skiathos town looking towards the harbor Skiathos town looking towards the harbor
Lying just off the Greek mainland in the Aegean Sea, Skiathos is a small island which makes up part of the Northern Sporades group of islands.

The island has around 65 beaches spread along its 27 miles of coastline with most of the tourist resorts concentrated in the south and east of the island. In fact, the best beach on the island is Koukounaries which is also reputed to be the best in Greece. For nightlife most visitors take a trip to Skiathos Town which offers late night bars and clubs. For those with sightseeing in mind an excursion to the Evangelistria monastery and the ruined village of Kastro are highly recommended.

Heavy rainfall in the winter months keeps the island green with lush vegetation but the summers are long and hot and very typical of the Mediterranean.

Skiathos airport lies just under 2 miles from Skiathos Town.

Featured Hotels

Aghia Paraskevi

Kanapitsa

Koukounaries

Skiathos Town

Troulos

Travellers' top tips for places in Skiathos Beach
  • Skiathos Town: When in Skiathos, make sure you make some boat trips. Don't miss the north-western beaches, rent a vehicle to go there. AlexFromRomania
  • Aghia Paraskevi: Use the beach and swim in the Aegean!! baggybobbo
Food & Drink
  • Skiathos Town: Visit the pillow bars in the old port for cocktails Pippa27
Weather
  • Troulos: take a walk on a cloudy day up to the dog shelter. You can walk the dogs and it has a lovely view of the whole island. CaptainHerby

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Skiathos travel tips from your fellow travellers
  • Kolios: Hire a jeep to make sure you venture over to the North side of the island, excellent fun and a fabulous way to see this beautiful island. - by KateChadwick
  • Koukounaries: See the sunset at Aga Eleni - by martingoesabroad
  • Skiathos Town: Visit the dog sanctuary, take a dog for a walk and give a donation. - by DannyBKent
  • Skiathos Town: Go to Milos - Sit eat, drink and duck when the planes go by! - by cherylhinton