Krifi Ammos is a small, undeveloped sandy cove on the southwest coast of Skiathos, tucked between Koukounaries and Agia Eleni. The name means ‘hidden sand’, and the beach earns it: a rocky headland screens the cove from the coastal road, and only a footpath or a boat reaches the shore. No sunbeds, taverna or built … Read more
Kolios beach, also known as Ftelia, curves along the south coast of Skiathos on the Kolios headland, about 6 to 7 kilometres west of Skiathos Town. Fine, pale sand runs the length of the bay and shelves gently into sheltered, shallow water near Vromolimnos and Agia Paraskevi. Sunbeds, beach bars, tavernas and a water-sports station … Read more
Ligaries beach ranks among the calmer swimming spots on the west coast of Skiathos. The sheltered cove pairs soft sand with fine pebbles, clear water, and shade from the pines behind the shore. This guide covers where Ligaries sits, how the cove and its water behave, the tree shade at the back. The quiet mood … Read more
Getting around Skiathos rewards visitors with a rare gift for a Greek island: you barely need a car. One bus line, a fleet of water taxis, a harbour taxi rank and a compact, walkable town cover most of what a holiday demands. The island measures about 12 km long, so distances stay short and transfers … Read more
Tzaneria beach lies on the Kanapitsa peninsula on the south coast of Skiathos, about 6 km from Skiathos Town. Locals often call it Nostos, after the resort on the hillside above the sheltered cove of fine sand and small pebbles. The bay faces south behind the Kanapitsa headland, away from the summer meltemi, so the … Read more
An Alonnisos day trip from Skiathos reaches the third and quietest island of the Northern Sporades. The boat crosses past Skopelos to Patitiri in roughly 1.5 to 2 hours, landing you inside Greece’s largest marine park. This guide covers the crossings, the excursion-cruise alternative, the port towns of Patitiri and Votsi, and the rebuilt hilltop … Read more
The Bourtzi is the pine-covered fortress islet that splits the harbour of Skiathos Town into its old and new ports. Venetian-era lords fortified the rock in the medieval centuries, a school later occupied its crown, and a cultural venue now stands among the ruins. A stone causeway about 30 metres long connects the islet to … Read more
Xanemos beach stretches along the northeast coast of Skiathos, immediately beyond the airport runway and about 3 km from Skiathos Town. The name comes from the Greek word anemos. Meaning wind. The location honours it: this shore takes the full force of the northern Aegean while the island’s sheltered south coast stays flat. Sand mixed … Read more
Agia Paraskevi beach lines the south coast of Skiathos in the Platanias area, about 8 km from Skiathos Town. Long fine sand shelves gently into sheltered water, and the bus stops close to the strip. This guide covers the location, the sand, the calm swimming for families, the facilities, and the chapel behind the bay. … Read more
Strofilia lagoon lies behind Koukounaries beach at the southwest end of Skiathos, where a brackish wetland meets a protected stone-pine forest. A narrow channel joins the calm water to the Aegean, and a flat sandy path circles the basin. Herons, egrets, cormorants, kingfishers and basking terrapins share the reserve, which pairs birdwatching with an easy … Read more