Skiathos

The Town of Skiathos

The town of Skiathos is the capital town of the island where it is also found the port. The town receives a lot of tourists. It has been built at the beach, but it is also extended up to the low hills around. The first part of the town the visitor sees when entering the port is the small peninsula with the pines and Bourtzi, the old castle of the island.

The Town of Skiathos Island

Where to stay in Skiathos Town

There are many options to Accommodate you, so you can have the best time in your visit, with many options of places to stay. The town of Skiathos is a modern tourist center with good infrastructure and a lot of facilities for the visitors. Whatever you might wish for a comfortable accommodation, food, amusement, shopping and other services, is available at the town.

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VILLA MITZELOS
VILLA MITZELOS offers accommodation set in Town, 1 4 miles from Lalaria Beach and 1 4 miles from Castle All units include a fully equipped kitchen, allowing guests to prepare their own meals The villa offers a terrace Guests can
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Villa Complex Shemesh
Situated just 1 6 miles from Megas Gialos Beach, Complex Shemesh features accommodation in Town with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a shared kitchen It is located 0 7 miles from Port and provides a tour
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villa iliana
Situated just less than 0 6 miles from Megas Gialos Beach, villa iliana features accommodation in Town with access to a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen This villa has a private pool,
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Christine’s House
Situated in Town, within 1 7 miles of Glysteri Beach and 0 8 miles of Port, Christine's House offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden This villa also has a private pool The
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Villa Valmas
Situated in Town, within 0 9 miles of Kanapitsa Beach and 1 6 miles of Papadiamantis' House, Villa Valmas offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace The property has mountain views and is 1 6
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Villa Seagull Stone
Offering views of sea, Villa Seagull Stone is located in the heart of Town, 5 6 mil es from Lalaria Beach The property is 3 1 miles from Papadiamantis' House and 3 1 miles from Port Offering direct access to
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Thalasses Villas
Set in Town, 0 9 miles from Plakes Beach, T halasses offers accommodation with free WiFi, a patio or a balcony and access to a garden and an outdoor pool The air-conditioned units feature a living room with a flat-screen
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Villa Angela
Set in Town, 1 3 miles from Kanapitsa Beach and 1 4 miles from Papadiamantis' House, Villa Angela offers an outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning This village has a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free
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Villa Elena
Set in Skopelos Town, 0 7 miles from Glysteri Beach and 1 1 miles from Skopelos Port, Villa Elena offers a garden and air conditioning The villa is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that
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Indigo Boutique Home
Offering a casino and garden view, Indigo Boutique Home is located in Town, 1 miles from Kanapitsa Beach and 1 6 miles from Papadiamantis' House This villa features a private pool, a garden and free private parking This air-conditioned villa

Food and Drink

Here you will find a small selection of restaurants and bars there are some typical places to eat around the place.

Activities and Attractions in Skiathos Town

There are lot of activities to fully enjoy this places starting with some basic sightseeing tours to see all the beauties that surrounds, some sports and fun activities. Swimming is quite an easy thing, as you may choose from several beaches close to the town; the closest one is Bourtzi, while Xanemos at the North is not far away. Also, you may catch the excursion boats that depart regularly every day from the port, to get you almost to every beach of the island.

In case of emergence a local Medical Center, a pharmacy and a Police station are available for you.

A series of cultural activities take place at the town throughout summer, which reach their peak in July and August with the events known as “Oneiro sto kyma” (“a dream on the wave”, after the title of a novel of Alexandros Papadiamantis).

In early September you may attend the cultural events entitled “Imeres Violiou” (“the violin days”) organized in memory of the sinking of the submarine “Lambros Katsonis” during the World War II.

On the name day of Aghios Georgios (St. George, celebrated on the 23rd of April, or on Monday following Easter, there are organized horse races at the lake, an old custom that has recently revived. Finally on the 18th of August a local religious feast (“panighyri”) takes place at the islet of Tsougria in honor of Aghios Floros.