Waterside promenade in Skiathos Town at sunset

Skiathos Town holidays

Skiathos Town provides the perfect base from which to explore the island and indeed Greece’s best beaches. However, there’s more to Skiathos Town than just sun-worshipping on the golden sand for hours on end. Known as the heart and soul of the island, it strikes the perfect balance between lively and low-key. Evenings spent at harbour-side restaurants and bustling bars typically follow days of exploring fortresses, monasteries and other cultural charms. But despite its growing popularity, Skiathos Town still retains much of its local charm and flavour. Whitewashed streets and quaint squares play host to traditional tavernas and boutiques selling quintessential Greek gems. So if you’re looking for a holiday that has it all, you can’t go far wrong with Skiathos Town.

Skiathos Town information

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Average flight time

3h 45m

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Time difference

GMT +2h

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Currency

Euro €

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Language

Greek

A guide to Skiathos Town holidays

Food & drink in Skiathos Town

Skiathos Town serves up the best of the island’s superb cuisine. Ranging from hearty to extravagant, all preferences and taste buds are well-catered for. Local produce including olives, honey and figs all feature prominently on restaurant menus along with traditional Greek favourites and freshly caught seafood. Seeing as the island of Skiathos has many vineyards, local wine is widely available too. European beer options and the usual range of Greek spirits can also be found.

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Beautiful beaches in Skiathos Town

Many people who choose to visit Skiathos Town do so for one reason only – Koukounaries Beach. This gently curving half a mile stretch of golden sand is often referred to as the best in Greece. Backed by gorgeous pinewoods, it also has sunbeds for hire and good watersports facilities. Other options include Banana Beach, which has similar facilities, and Vromolimnos Beach, which is especially popular with an adrenaline-seeking younger crowd thanks to windsurfing, water skiing and beach volleyball.

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Things to do in Skiathos Town

Not many visitors to Skiathos Town will be able to drag themselves away from the best beaches in Greece. But if you do get itchy feet, there are plenty of attractions and activities available nearby ranging from cultural places of interest to scenic boat cruises.

Discover the island’s history: Positioned on a small peninsula that juts out into the harbour, the Bourtizi Fortress is a cultural centre well worth visiting. Also, the 18th-century Monastery of Evangelistrias can be found a one-hour hike north of Skiathos Town. Elsewhere on the north coast, the 16th-century Kastro is the island’s oldest settlement.

Go scuba diving: Gaze in awe at the mesmerising marine life that resides in and around the island’s waters on a scuba diving trip. Many new permitted areas, located around numerous islets just south-east of Skiathos, have been opened up for exploration. Multiple-day dives offer the best value.

Go on an excursion by boat: Round-the-island boat cruises provide an excellent opportunity to see stunning sea caves and postcard-worthy beaches like the one at Lalaria with its famous Trypia Petra rock-arch. You can even take an excursion to the neighbouring islands of Skopelos and Alonnisos. Along the way, there’s a chance you’ll see dolphins in their natural habitat.

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Map of Skiathos Town

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