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Skiathos
From any point on the island, the seascape is a magnificent watercolour in luminescent shades of azure, aquamarine, turquoise, emerald, gold & silver.
With its easygoing holiday atmosphere, lush scenic beauty and sublime seascapes, Skiathos demands nothing more than to be enjoyed. It is said to have a greater number of sandy beaches than any other Greek island, with rocky headlands cloaked in pine and olive trees punctuated by one golden sandy beach after another. With the powder-soft sands shelving gently into the sea in most places, and virtually no strong currents, bathing is very safe, so it is no surprise that in the peak of the summer season the lure of the beaches is simply too hard to resist.The islands scarcely visited hinterland is equally inviting and offers a superb terrain for walking,
through gently rolling hills, shady olive groves and lush orchards. Skiathos Town is a picturesque cluster of whitewashed, red-tiled houses sprawling between two hills. A sophisticated town, with chic boutiques and tempting antique shops, it has retained its traditional Greek charm. Village life continues more or less unchanged in the steep, narrow lanes, and along the pretty quayside lively bars and restaurants rub shoulders with traditional ouzeries. In between the two harbours stands the tiny isle of Bourtzi, linked by a small causeway, whose former fortress is now an open-air theatre for concerts, plays and cultural events.
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At a glance
Aspronisos Argos
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Katavothras Bay
Mt Karafiltzanaki
Evangelistra Monastery
Asselinos Beach Elias Mandraki Banana Beach
Megali Ammos
SKIATHOS TOWN
Platanias Koukounaries Troulos Bay
Ftelia Achladies Maragos Bay Kolios Achladies Bay Aghia Paraskevi Kanapitsa
Visit... the range of sandy beaches - 60 on the coast alone - some of which are easily accessible by bus or car & have a range of watersports, others requiring exploration on the foot or by boat " the fascinating ancient fortified capital of Skiathos, Kastro - to reach the remains of this once-thriving settlement, perched atop a rock and abandoned since the 19th century, it takes a 3-hour walk from Skiathos Town or it can be reached by renting a 4x4 or boat " the diminished but still active Evangelistris Monastery to admire beautiful original features and imagine its halls full of devoted scholars in days gone by Walk... along ancient mule trails & dirt tracks in the little-visited hinterland & north coast, to stumble upon an old church here or an evocative monastery there
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Enjoy... all manner of singing, dancing and performance at the open- air theatre on the tiny, pine-covered Bourtzi peninsula which separates the old and new harbours of Skiathos Town. In summer it hosts a festival of arts, and through winter there are folk dances to enjoy " the island from a different angle, on a boat trip encircling Skiathos and passing its dozens of fine beaches, or dive below the surface at one of the coastal centres Festivals... Island-wide festivities in August with music, food and drink during the celebration of the Assumption of the Virgin " The Aegean Festival in Skiathos Town throughout summer, featuring drama, music, dance and arts
Climate
Skiathos Apr 23
Average daily maximum temperature (șC) May 27 Jun 32 Jul 33 Aug 33 Sept 27 Oct 25
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