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Highlights

Places of Interest

• Fish market and Old port of Skiathos Town. The 'Bourtzi' is situated here. It is a tiny peninsula in the harbour which used to be a Venetians citadel with remains of the 13 century wall and canons.
  
  
• Monastery of Evangalistra has some amazing surroundings and is open for the public to visit. Evangelistra also has a small museum with various objects from its history. There is a bus that links the monastery and Chora several times a day.
  
  
• The medieval capital Kastro reached by one of the boat trips around the island, or by driving almost all the way and then walking. Don't miss the Church of Christ and the old houses.
  
  
• Alexandros Papadiamantis Museum - It is the house in which Alexandros Papadiamandis, one of the most important Greek authors of the past century, used to live. The 1st floor is preserved as the house of Alexandros Papadiamandis with its original furniture and objects of the time, whereas the ground floor is functioning as an exhibition room.

Beaches

• Banana Beach - Excellent beach with a lively beach cafe/ restaurant situated close to Koukounaries. A section of this beach is predominantly frequented by naturalist bathers.
  
  
• Platanias - Long, sandy, gently shelving beach ideal for families.
  
  
• An amazing choice of excellent beaches at Troulos

Activities

• Sailing - The waters around Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos are a paradise for sailors
  
  
• Tennis courts available for hire
  
  
• Watersports centres on most major beaches on the south of the island
  
  
• Scuba diving
  
  
• Caique and boat trips
  

Things to Buy

• Clothes - Especially Italian designer clothes
  
  
• Local crafts and pottery
  

Climate

Additional Information

Places of Interest

• Fish market and Old port of Skiathos Town. The 'Bourtzi' is situated here. It is a tiny peninsula in the harbour which used to be a Venetians citadel with remains of the 13 century wall and canons.
  
  
• Monastery of Evangalistra has some amazing surroundings and is open for the public to visit. Evangelistra also has a small museum with various objects from its history. There is a bus that links the monastery and Chora several times a day.
  
  
• The medieval capital Kastro reached by one of the boat trips around the island, or by driving almost all the way and then walking. Don't miss the Church of Christ and the old houses.
  
  
• Alexandros Papadiamantis Museum - It is the house in which Alexandros Papadiamandis, one of the most important Greek authors of the past century, used to live. The 1st floor is preserved as the house of Alexandros Papadiamandis with its original furniture and objects of the time, whereas the ground floor is functioning as an exhibition room.

Beaches

• Banana Beach - Excellent beach with a lively beach cafe/ restaurant situated close to Koukounaries. A section of this beach is predominantly frequented by naturalist bathers.
  
  
• Platanias - Long, sandy, gently shelving beach ideal for families.
  
  
• An amazing choice of excellent beaches at Troulos

Activities

• Sailing - The waters around Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos are a paradise for sailors
  
  
• Tennis courts available for hire
  
  
• Watersports centres on most major beaches on the south of the island
  
  
• Scuba diving
  
  
• Caique and boat trips
  

Things to Buy

• Clothes - Especially Italian designer clothes
  
  
• Local crafts and pottery