Welcome to Skiathos island!
The island's capital and main harbour, Skiathos or Chora, lies in a declinity on the south-east coast, with densely wooded hills rising behind it.
This is the site of the ancient city which was deserted in the middle ages.
The picturesque pine-clad fortress-islet of Bourtzi (Tourist Pavilion), adorned below the Gymnasion with ancient cannon, is reached by causeway and affords a fine view of the harbour.
Skiathos Holidays - Greece
In the Sporades island group, Skiathos is the smallest in size, yet has the largest tourist infrastructure, and attracts the largest number of visitors to this part of the Aegean. It is also the nearest to the mainland, and probably the easiest to reach, whether by ferry or by plane.
There is no question that this lovely island deserves the attention that it gets. Its beaches are legendary, its lifestyle is quite cosmopolitan, and it boasts of a lovely capital, and many pretty resort-style settlements along its magnificent shores. It is a bit like encountering Mykonos, but with trees and red-roofed houses! And, like Mykonos, Skiathos has an enormous amount of charm and outstanding beaches, though it is half the size of its Cycladic counterpart.
Skiathos is situated only 40 nautical miles east of Volos on the mainland and is reached by ferry from both Volos and Ai. Konstantinos, and with less frequent service from Thessaloniki in the north, and Evia in the south. It also connects frequently with the nearby islands of Skopelos and Alonissos. During the summer, there are frequent flights to and from Athens.
The island encompasses approximately 48 square kilometers of pine-covered low hills, with a main road running in a southerly direction from the east coast all the way around to the west coast, to about midpoint on the island. This is where you will find the best beaches (and there are many!!), with the north coast being accessible only on foot or by caique.
Skiathos is not an island with inland villages; it has the main town and capital, Chora, and lots of little seaside settlements that have been developed for tourism. The year round population totals about 4,000 inhabitants, who live primarily in the capital and occupy themselves with tourism and a bit of fishing.
Holidays on Skiathos island:
Skiathos is one of the most popular islands of the Sporades complex.
We offer to you our services and assistance for your Skiathos vacation, as well as to find the right accommodation (Hotels or apartments) or to plan an excursion or island tour through Skiathos' magnificent coasts and natur.