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Skiathos holiday resort reviews - Skiathos holidays - Skiathos hotels & apartments |
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Skiathos holiday resorts, holidays & hotels |
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With its own airport and more than 60 fine beaches, Skiathos is the most popular of the Sporades Island group and each year attracts thousands of tourists to its busy coastline. The island is only four miles (6km) wide and seven miles (11km) long. Away from the resort areas along the south and east coast it is relatively undeveloped with shady woods, olive and walnut groves and quiet beaches that can only be accessed by boat. The seafront in Skiathos Town is lined with local tavernas, cafés and some excellent seafood restaurants that look over the lively marina. From here boat trips leave to take tourists around the island to swim in the sparkling blue-green waters and see the sights, which include a ruined Venetian fortress dating from 1207, and the deserted 14th-century town of Kastro. The most famous beach on the island, and perhaps Greece, is Koukounaries, a one-mile (2km) long strip of fine golden sand and crystal clear water set in front of a thick pine forest. It attracts many visitors especially during July and August and offers all sorts of watersports facilities. |
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| Aghia Paraskevi is situated 9km west of Skiathos Town and offers one of the best beaches with soft golden sands on the island. The beach does shelve quite steeply so families with young children should take care. The beach is backed by pine trees and washed by clear, crystal seas and offers umbrellas for shade and a host of watersports including waterskiing, pedalos and water parachuting. Aghia Paraskevi also has a nice selection of restaurants and traditional tavernas. For a more exiting night out visit the small peaceful village of Platanias where you can enjoy the traditional Greek ambience and good local wines in the tavernas. |
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| Kanapitsa is situated 6.5km southwest of Skiathos Town in the Southern part of the island. The beaches in the area are the main attraction and the beautiful beach on Achladies Bay will not disappoint. There are some lovely tavernas on the beach, offering wonderful views across the sea to the tiny island of Tsougria, and to the left is the island of Skopelos. Kanapitsa is a more up-market resort and the pine-clad hills rise above, to give wonderful views of the coastline. Nightlife is low-key. |
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| Koukounaries is a peaceful resort, full of pine trees, a beautiful mile long beach, tavernas and eateries. If you're looking for lively nights then Koukounaries is not the place for you. The nightlife is laid back and there are not that many restaurants to choose from but what there are offer very good and reasonably priced food. There is however, a regular bus service to and from Skiathos Town. |
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| Skiathos Town Located on the southeast side of the island Skiathos Town is possibly the most popular resort on the island and has a lively atmosphere. There are in fact two ports but forget the commercial one and spend time at the older port watching the little fishing boats sailing in, heavy with fresh fish. White-washed houses iced with terracotta roofs spill down the gentle slopes of the town towards the port. The western side of the town is older with tiny streets and although idyllic you will need to cross to the modern part of the town for shops, restaurants, bars and banks. The town has a long shingle beach which shelves gently into clear waters and offers a small selection of tavernas and souvenir shops. |
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| Troulos boast its own sandy beach with clear shallow waters, which is ideal for young children and a good selection of water sports. The Picturesque village has all the usual amenities associated with a Greek coastal resort. Accommodation is mainly apartment based and the area suits couples and families looking for a more relaxed beach holiday. Troulos is 40 mins coach transfer or 20 mins by taxi from the airport. |
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ABTA & ATOL protection is included for all holidays. |
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