Skiathos old port

Getting Around Skiathos: Buses, Water Taxis and Taxis

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Skiathos Old Town from above

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

The Bourtzi of Skiathos: The Fortress Islet Between Two Ports

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Skiathos Old Town from above

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