Location: Skiathos
Top Things to do in Skiathos
The 10 Best Things to do in Skiathos, Sporades
Tiny Skiathos is packed with pine forests, archaeological ruins, and—most importantly—beaches. Shed your inhibitions at the nudist Banana Beach or have a more modest sun session at Koukounaries, which is peppered with lively cafes. Sail around on a chartered catamaran, hike to the dramatic medieval ruins of Kastro and tap into your spiritual side at one of Skiathos many monasteries.
Restaurants in Skiathos
1. The Blue House Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 119 reviews
The Blue House Art Gallery was created having as dream the harmonious coexistence of tradition and modern art.Designing jewellery with a distinct identity that reflects the respect and the sensitivity towards Greek art. The materials that are used are silver and gold which are decorated with precious or semiprecious stones. Vasilis and Areti with designers from all over Greece will be there to offer you harmony and elegance.
Reviewed By elainemO328LM
If you love jewellery with a twist or want a special one off piece you really should not leave Skiathos without visiting lovely Areti at the Blue House Art Gallery. Areti will show you many pieces with no pressure to buy. Beautiful stones
2. Il Kastro
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4.5 based on 516 reviews
Reviewed By ralphmJ702CK
Whilst it is hard to get to Il Kastro is well worth the effort. Stunning views and interesting ruins and churches set on top of a cliff. Down below is a beach with a fantastic taverna with food that is excellent.
3. Mandraki Beach
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4.5 based on 792 reviews
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
Our favourite beach, when on Skiathos, was the one at Mandraki. For it we took the bus to Koukounaries village, but got off at a stop called 'Mandraki Beach' just before the final stop at Koukounaries Beach. The bus leaves Skiathos town every 15 minutes and with many stops in between the whole trip takes about 40 minutes. Once off the bus we started a wonderful walk through a forest of umbrella pines, which are not very common in Greece, where forested coastal areas mainly consist of the nice smelling, but a bit less impressive Aleppo pine. There is a path for hikers, while drivers with a car or a bike will use a small unsurfaced road towards Mandraki with its limited parking space. Not too many people are usually found on this forest path, where one can observe various plants like strawberry trees, rock roses, heather, mastix, smilax or a not very common Daphne gnidioides with white flowers and red berries at the same time in September. Mandraki Beach has golden sand, which continues in the sea, making it easy to get into the water. In this respect just like Koukounaries Beach, but without the razzmatazz around it. There are stalls selling drinks and snacks and parts of Mandraki are covered with sunbeds and umbrellas, but there is also an area, where one can enjoy the beach without using these comforts. Walking the same way back we then loved to walk along the lagoon of Koukounaries with its interesting flora and birdlife to the final bus stop by the beach with a bigger chance to find a seat on the often crowded bus to Skiathos town.
4. Lalaria Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,035 reviews
In the northeastern part of the island lies the beach Lalaria,one of the most beautiful in Greece and one that made Skiathos famous.The majestic look of the scenery causes awe and admiration to guests who see it for the first time
Reviewed By gheorghem428 - Volos, Greece
crystal clear waters, incredible view! got there by boat with family and friends! the beach is made of incredible gray-white pebbles and the water is blue and beautifull. nice rocks to dive from in the waters. Recomand the experience. it s a must if you visit Skiathos!
5. monastero di Panagia Evangelistria
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4.5 based on 536 reviews
Reviewed By PeteWLaw - Ludlow, United Kingdom
I visited the monastery on a very wet September day. The road to it, which terminates at the monastery was surfaced, but was of very poor quality in places. The attractive church is surrounded by other buildings including a library, chapel and museum. Highlights for me included the vast bread oven downstairs in the museum, the row of large glass vessels containing fruit liquors and the many friendly cats. The museum would be improved if there were descriptions in english - it contained many documents and photos sbout the Greek War of Independence and religious regalia. The view down to the sea from the carpark would have been magnificent on a sunny day.
6. Agios Nikolaos Church and Clock Tower
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4.5 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By BillNorthumberland - Choppington, United Kingdom
This is a beautiful landmark and truly worth the climb, it was early evening when we visited so very few people about and the oasis of calm was worth it to reflect on lost loveones.
7. Tsougrias Beach
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4.5 based on 346 reviews
Tsougria island has one of the most beautiful beaches.The best beach is in the middle and is always very calm with clear green water.The water is very shallow and messy ideal for families.The beach has beach chairs, umbrellas and beach bar.
Reviewed By grbr07 - Jakarta, Indonesia
Great beach, even better this year without an operative beach bar....just boats and people visiting on the commercial boat tours. Idyllic the few hours before sunset, clear waters combined with a tsipouro on the boat is unbeatable! A must visit when in Skiathos!
8. Agia Eleni Beach
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4.0 based on 630 reviews
Reviewed By dereke452 - Frodsham, United Kingdom
We were stopping at the Filia apartments in Troulos the visit to Agia Eleni beach was organised by them as part of various activities they could organise for you. They provided transport and seats on the beach to watch one of the most stunning sunsets I've seen In Greece, beautiful beach, stunning sunset, well worth a visit
9. Vromolimnos Beach
10. Banana Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 967 reviews
There is a beach called Little Banana, this is adjacent to the South of it.
Reviewed By alouloud12 - London, United Kingdom
One of the most beautiful and relaxed places in Skiathos. Be prepared to pay 20 euros for the umbrella and 2 sunbeds BUT it is worth it. Trust me, the sunbeds might be more comfortable than your hotel bed!! Amazing crystal water, good music, majestic view with the pine trees almost touching the water. If you in the mood of renting a canoe or more water sports instead of just chilling on the comfortable sunbeds, there is a water sports place right next to it. Really a beach that u need to visit!
