Our opinion:
Get away from it all at the Amalia Apartments, with green surroundings and a friendly rool area.
In a rural location through a pine forest a short distance from the main road to Koukounaries , this delightful complex of apartments, studios and maisonettes is set among lovely gardens with a real get-away-from-it-all feel.
In attractive white-washed buildings, simple but comfy apartments with dark woods, white linen and diaphanous curtains at French windows offer a cool retreat from the heat. Outside are a swimming pool, sun terrace and bar manned by George, the extraovert owner. Join in karaoke, pool, table football, darts, or be a Sky Sports spectator.
Safe and sandy Koukounaries beach is just over a km away with tavernas on the way and enchanting Skiathos Town can easily be reached on a pleasant bus ride. On late nights in town, it's recommended you take a torch to help find your way back .
Lively open-air pool bar open from the late morning onwards.
Leisure Activities
Swimming pool
Sauna
Darts
Pool table (payable locally)
Table football (payable locally)
The nearest watersports centre is one mile away and offers a variety of activities (under separate management and payable locally).
For Children
Small children's playground located in the garden.
Accommodation
There are split level studios that sleep 2, open plan maisonettes sleeping 4 and one bedroom apartments sleeping 4 - all are relatively spacious. Apartments have toaster, kettle, filter coffee maker (filters not included), sandwich maker, juicer, TV (upgrade to cable package available, payable locally), single beds, cooking facilities consisting of two electric rings and a fridge, safety deposit box (payable locally), a private bathroom with shower and a terrace or balcony. Two bedroom apartments sleep 4 and have two single beds in each bedroom and a galley area with electric rings and a fridge, a private bathroom with shower and a small terrace area to each bedroom. One bedroom apartments sleeping 3/6 are also available. All accommodations have air conditioning (payable locally). Accommodation is set in 7 blocks with 3 floors each.
Entertainment
Satellite televisions
Occasional karaoke.
Quiz nights
BBQs.
Additional Information
Facts and Figures
Accommodation Type: Apartments
Accommodation Code: 16101
Apartments:
41
Floors: 3 in 7 separate blocks
Official Rating: 2 Keys
We have 12 reviews and comments
Olympic Holidays at 07:07 pm, 23 July 2011
Yet again this year we went to the Amalia apartments for our 2 week holiday. Last year when we arrived it was as if we hadn't been away. we were welcomed by the staff as warmly as relatives, which is good because we now think of the Amalia as our second home.It wasn't long before we were swapping stories about the island and the apartments with those who had been there a week and the other newcomers. the apartments have not changed, they are very basic but adequate there is not a lot to do during the day apart from sunbathe by the pool or on one of the 60 or so beaches- koukounaries being my favourite. George the owner still has the cheapest bar on the island and Otis his brother can conjour up almost any cocktail you can think of and play 99.9% of all music requests.About once or twice a week George will organise a party quiz night, BBQ, film, or just a fun night. Some guests do not appreciate others having fun and enjoying themselves on holiday and luckily these people do not come back but it ensures that when we do go we always see people who we have met before and other repeat visitors in fact there is an unofficial fan group called the Amalia gang who go at least twice per year. SO if you want a friendly holiday with lots of memories and new friends then go to the Amalia and if you want a quiet holiday to keep yourself to yourself and be a total bore then stay away and make room for more party people
Olympic Holidays at 02:08 pm, 9 August 2011
Hi last year had a good time at the Amalia love all the beaches at Koukounaries and georges bar is the cheapest on the island the apartments are basic but adequate hope to go back this year to try one of Otis cocktails
Olympic Holidays at 02:08 pm, 9 August 2011
Hi last year had a good time at the Amalia love all the beaches at Koukounaries and georges bar is the cheapest on the island the apartments are basic but adequate hope to go back this year to try one of Otis cocktails
Olympic Holidays at 02:09 pm, 14 September 2011
We stayed here in July, basic but absolutely fine. Lovely location, some absolutely gorgeous beaches 30/40 mins walk away, through woods, really pretty. The nearby lake and main beach part of a conservation area, and is breathtaking. Main road runs all along island into Skiathos, numerous bus stops, and lovely beaches at pretty much every one. First time to Skiathos, and thought was one of most beautiful islands been to.
Olympic Holidays at 07:09 pm, 24 September 2011
well what can you say about Amalia apartments its my second home , george and fotis are like my family,been to lots of greek islands , but once you have been to Amalia apartments it just draws you back, its so friendly,, drinks are the cheapest on the island, beaches are amazing bus stop just outside to take you to skiathos town with its hustle and bustle life nobody draws you in to eat like other places i have been , its very relaxed holiday and carn,t wait for next year see you all at georges bar 2012 x
Olympic Holidays at 07:09 pm, 24 September 2011
well what can you say about Amalia apartments its my second home with george and fotis just like one of the family, they make you feel so welcome and the cheapest drink on the island ,have been to these apartments five times and are booking now for next year . the beaches are beutiful all 60 of them some in walking distance my favorite being little banana the nudist beach,when you go to skiathos town there is no pulling you in to there resturants like other greek islands , skiathos is the most beutiful island in greece , and amalia apartment is a hidden dream :)
Olympic Holidays at 07:09 pm, 25 September 2011
we had our first holiday at Amalia in July and we had an absolutely wonderful time! George is lovely and his bar is indeed the cheapest on the island! the apartment was just right for us the best one i've stayed in on a greek island for a long time! most people we talked to had been before, many several times and i can safely say that we hope to return ourselves. beautiful island, beautiful people and i haven't stopped thinking about it since we came home! see you again for a mythos George!
Olympic Holidays at 07:09 pm, 25 September 2011
i'm not sure if this post will be coming out twice but i don't mind as i loved Amalia enough to write it twice! we spent 2 weeks at Amalia in july and can honestly say it was wonderful! George is lovely and his bar is indeed the cheapest on the island! the apartment we had suited us really well. most people we talked to had been at least once before, many returning several times and we hope we will be returning also! beautiful island, beautiful people and we would recommend it to anyone! see you for a mythos at some point George!
Olympic Holidays at 09:09 am, 29 September 2011
Had a really great and relaxing time at these apartments in July. Everyone was really friendly and helpful. The apartments are basic but have everything you need. The island itself is beautiful and we would like to return again.
Olympic Holidays at 03:10 pm, 8 October 2011
We sent a week hear in july me my wife & 2 x14 year old daughters. Had a good time got nothing bad to say about the place. Nice local beech & good food round & about. George & staff excellent. Would return.
Olympic Holidays at 12:10 pm, 10 October 2011
We have just returned from a week at the Amalia Apartments in Koukounaries and have had an excellent and relaxing time. They are a five minute walk from the main round which means there is no road noise and no security problems. There is a pool and the Koukounaies beach is only a ten minute walk and you can ealk to eight other beaches within 30/40 minutes. The pool bar is run by the owner George with help from his brother Fotis and they are excelent hosts and have any music or drinks you may desire and it is also rumoured to be the cheapest bar on the island. For food there is a small supermarket at the end of the road and many tavernas within a short walk or you can take the bus for the 25 minute ride into Skiathos town. They were running every 15 minutes and you can wonder down the main shopping street or the lovely side streets and the harbour and eat in one of the many tavernas there. Later you can return to George's bar for a nightcap or two and chat to the other guests or George and Fotis. The music is varied and I've not managed to find a song they don't have. We will definitely be returning there year. A superb holiday.
Olympic Holidays at 01:10 pm, 10 October 2011
We have just returned from a week at the Amalia Apartments in Koukounaries and have had an excellent and relaxing time. They are a five minute walk from the main round which means there is no road noise and no security problems. There is a pool and the Koukounaies beach is only a ten minute walk and you can ealk to eight other beaches within 30/40 minutes. The pool bar is run by the owner George with help from his brother Fotis and they are excelent hosts and have any music or drinks you may desire and it is also rumoured to be the cheapest bar on the island. For food there is a small supermarket at the end of the road and many tavernas within a short walk or you can take the bus for the 25 minute ride into Skiathos town. They were running every 15 minutes and you can wonder down the main shopping street or the lovely side streets and the harbour and eat in one of the many tavernas there. Later you can return to George's bar for a nightcap or two and chat to the other guests or George and Fotis. The music is varied and I've not managed to find a song they don't have. We will definitely be returning there year. A superb holiday.
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