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General Information for Skiathos
An island of opulent vegetation, golden sandy shores, pine-covered hills, picturesque scenery, the homeland of Papathiamantis (the celebrated writer), in recent years has gained popularity and is becoming one of the most cosmopolitan places. If you enjoy isolated, sunny shores, water sports and idyllic calmness, Skiathos is the place for you. Your visit to Skiathos Ôown (Hora) - with its flagstoned paths leading to white-washed houses with their blossoming yards and old mansions- will definitely impress you. Additionally, the pine-covered peninsula - at the entrance of the harbor - with the ruins of the Venetian Castle, the neoclassical structures constitute further impressive characteristics of this town. Besides the ruins of an old fortress on the Burtzi peninsula, visit the home of Alexandros Papathiamantis - one of the oldest of the island - a Museum housing most of his personal items. Also the Lake/Limni - a significant aquatic migratory bird sancuary - along with various entertainment centers. Outskirts: Leaving Skiathos (Hora), take the main road of the island that joins Skiathos with the famous Koukounaries beach - one of the most beautiful shores of the island.

Known for its majestic sandy bay and crystal-clear water (which gradually deepens). Its length is about seven and one half miles and allows access to various bays and beaches along the south shore of Skiathos. It is a very busy resort area; Ahlathies, also offers an awesome sandy beach; Tzaneries, Kanapitsa; Aghia Eleni among many more. Throughout the island you travel in the midst of pine forests and olive groves.

About 3 miles from Hora you see the monastery of Evangelistria. An exceptionally beautiful place. Here many heroes - including Kolokotronis - of the War of Independence took the oath to fight for Liberty. Seashores:

Near the town of Skiathos there are the beaches: Frourio; Cohyli; Plakes; Megali Ammos.

Take the caique from the port to the southern shores: Vasilias; Ahlathies; Kanapitsa; Vromomylos; Kolios - and further northeast of the island try: Megas Yialos; Lalaria and Nikotsara.

Where to eat?
The island carries a reputation for good food and high prices: some of the recommended restaurants and tavernas: Asprolithos; Stamatis; (on the waterfront) the Ouzerie Kampourelias; Kournaghio; Mesogheia (for home-cooked meals, downtown); for good fish and reasonable prices by the sea: To Aegaeo/Aegean; Tarsanas and many more. This island offers many possibilities for your evening entertainment as: have your first drink at Kentavros/Centaur and then if you wish you may continue to more lively places-according to your taste-one of the most refined is the Antagio Bar. Look over Papathiamanti and Polytechniou- where most of the bars are lined up- and decide where you prefer to spend your night. Some of them: Banana Bar (with a reputation of being wild), Borzoi and Spartacus( play mostly Greek music) and left of the harbor: BBC; Remezzo; La Piscine etc…
To Skiathos
By plane: for frequent flights from (the west airport) Athens to Skiathos call Olympic Airways at: 210 96666666, or Skiathos ofiices at: (24270) 22200/22229. OTE 144.

By ferry: Skiathos is reached daily from Volos with frequent routes especially in the summer. For information call the port authority in Volos at:(24210) 38888/ 28888 or the travel offices at :(24210) 31059/ 25666/ 31060. OTE 143

By hydrofoil: for information on hydrofoil travel to all the Sporades islands call Seres Co. at: 22350 31614. Be advised that to get to your connecting ports there are KTEL buses running daily. Call KTEL offices at: 210 8317147/5124910/1, for any question you might have.
Important Phones
Skiathos (24270)
AuthorityPhone Number
First Aid22222
Police21111
Tourist Police23172
Port Authority23720
Olympic Airways22200
Airport22049
Taxi21460