Strofilia Lagoon on Skiathos: The Wetland Behind Koukounaries

Skiathos Old Town from above

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