16 Pleasant Issues to do in Skiathos Greece

With stunning seashores and a thriving nightlife, Skiathos is fashionable with native Greek and European vacationers. In case you are questioning what its like to go to Skiathos, preserve studying to see all of the issues to do in Skiathos, Greece.

Positioned within the northwest Aegean Sea, Skiathos seems like what Crete or Santorini would have been 20 years in the past. It’s an island that has the identical pretty whitewashed homes, sandy seashores, and crystal clear waters as the opposite fashionable Greek islands however when visiting on shoulder season

The Greatest Issues to Do in Skiathos, Greece

It’s simple to achieve by ferry from Pelion or Thessaloniki and when you arrive, you are feeling worlds away from the mainland. So sit again and luxuriate in one of the best issues to do in Skiathos, Greece.

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1. Evangelistria Monastery

The Evangelistria Monastery was 1794 by a gaggle of Kollyvades monks. You may hike to the Monastery from Skiathos City or you possibly can drive up. The monastery is ready on a hill in a picturesque setting surrounded by a pine forest.

It has seen fairly a historical past over the centuries and a really cool reality is that the very first Greek Flag was woven and blessed at Evangelistria Monastery. Nevertheless it was all the lovable cats that caught our eye when visiting the monastery.

2. Skiathos Previous City

Skiathos city is the principle coronary heart of the island with each amenity you could possibly hope for. Get misplaced within the maze of stairways and again streets and you’ll want to cease for a glowing glass of wine alongside the harborfront.

There are outlets and boutiques and loads of locations to loosen up and take within the island vibes.

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3. Church of Agios Nikolaos

For probably the greatest views in Skiathos, the Agios Nikolaos Church and clock tower. Positioned on a hill above Skiathos Metropolis, it presents stunning views of the outdated city of ksiathos,  Bourtzi Peninsula dividing the Previous and New Ports of Skiathos.

The Greatest option to see the seashores and views of Skiathos is on a crusing journey. Ebook this full day tour of the attractive island of Skiathos.

4. Church of Three Bishops

Positioned in Skiathos City, The Church of the Three Bishops homes the icon of Panagia Kounistra, the saint protector of Skiathos. Constructed in 1846, it’s a picturesque constructing with a tall clock tower.

5. Dine on the Windmill Restaurant

Whereas strolling by the Previous City, we stumbled upon one of the best place to eat in Skiathos, the Windmill Restaurant. Positioned excessive above the outdated city, it presents stunning views of Skiathos. The windmill dates again to in 1880 and is among the oldest buildings on Skiathos. Get pleasure from a sundown dinner hear overlooking The Aegean Sea.

6. Catch a Displaying of Mama Mia

Mama Mia was filmed on the neighboring island of Skopelos, Greece, and on the mainland of Pelion. A enjoyable factor to do in Skiathos to benefit from the environment of the island is to catch a displaying of the hit film within the open-air cinema. There’s nothing extra enjoyable than sitting exterior whereas watching a film. Add singing and dancing to ABBA and also you’ve fulfilled your Mama Mia goals!

7. Kastro – Medievel Citadel

Greece is such an historical nation, and there are such a lot of historical ruins all through the Greek Islands. The Skiathos Citadel, positioned on the North of the Island is a medieval fort relationship again to the 14th century. Skiathos has been dominated by the Byzantines, Venetians, and Ottomans all through the centuries. The ruins stand on excessive sea cliffs with a ravishing seashore under.

8. Papadiamantis Home Museum

If you wish to go to a museum in Skiathos, ensure that to go to the Papadiamantis Home Museum. It was the birthplace of the Greek novelist Alexandros Papadiamantis who was thought of the daddy of recent Greek literature. The house showcased books, pictures, and work depicting the writer’s life and work.

9. Take a Boat to Lalaria Seashore

Lalaria Seashore is probably the most stunning location in Skiathos and it’s the seashore that makes Skiathos well-known, however it might probably solely be reached by boat. With a hanging sea arch, clear azure waters, and large white seacliffs, it will provide you with that picture-perfect postcard shot that you just’ve been in search of in Greece.

There are two boats each day, so be ready to spend the day. In case you are getting dropped off on the seashore, carry water, meals and anything that you could be want. Water footwear are additionally really useful.

10. Stroll Hand in Hand on Koukounaries

Koukounaries Seashore is among the hottest seashores on Skiathos. It’s a ravishing lengthy stretch of sand full of watersports, seashore bars, and rows of seashore chairs with solar umbrellas.

11. Tour to Tsougrias Seashore

Tsorgrias Seashore is among the most stunning seashores in Skiathos however its not positioned on Skiathos. Positioned Tsougrias Island. It has a stunning sandy seashore and crystal clear waters.

You may rent boat journeys to benefit from the serenity of Tsougrias Island. Hearsay has it that The Beatles wished to purchase the island at one level to construct a recording studio however their request was denied. Are you able to think about?

12. Take a dip in Banana Seashore

Banana Seashore is an seashore on Skiathos that appears like, you guessed it, a banana. Positioned close to Koukounaries it’s a good various to the busier Koukounaries Seashore. There are watersports occurring on this seashore and its a superb seashore for swimming in its calm heat waters.

13. Escape to Little Banana Seashore

In case you are up for it, Little Banana Seashore is positioned simply south of Banana Seashore and you’ll toss your garments and prance round nude if you happen to like. It’s a good seashore for swimming with its mushy sandy backside.

14. Hike to Mandraki Seashore

Mandraki Bay is positioned on the West Coast of Skiathos and it’s stunning. We extremely recommend renting a automobile to your journey to this seashore positioned 15 km from Skiathos Metropolis. You may hike there by a pine forest, we stumbled upon it whereas driving across the island.

There aren’t a number of amenities however you possibly can rent a lounge chair and solar umbrella. So pack a picnic lunch and luxuriate in this much less crowded seashore choice on Skiathos.

15. Vromolimnos Seashore

One other poplular seashore on Skiathos is Vromolimnos Seashore. Positioned simply exterior Kolios and about 8km from Skiathos city, there are good amenities alongside this seashore with chair leases, seashore bars and watersports.

16. Agia Eleni Seashore

An awesome place for sundown on Skiathos is at Agia Eleni Seashore. It’s positioned close to Koukounaries Seashore, so it’s a nice locations to flee the crowds. There are nonetheless seashore facilities right here and solar umbrellas and there are watersport and boat leases as effectively.

Getting Round Skiathos

There are buses that may take you to seashores in Skiathos, however we advocate renting a automobile and driving across the island. We liked having the liberty to search out hidden pockets and quiet seashores.

Get to Skiathos

Ferries depart each day from Volos and Agios Konstantinos. You may take your automobile, (like we did) on the ferries and it’s a good way to get across the island to discover its hidden seashores and delightful villages.

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