General
Accommodation
Restaurants
Places
Photogallery
Links to Skiathos
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GENERAL

 

Juni 2002

The island is very pretty and very touristic with just one coastal road, which connect the town with the westside of Skiathos. Unfortunately, you can see little of the seaside because it’s hidden by a lot of hotels built in the neighbourhood of the numerous sandy beaches along this road.

Much more attractive is the northern part of the island. You’ll have to cope with very bad road conditions (the worst road in the Sporades), but the visiting can be done with a reliable vehicle and a careful driving.

 

Kastro
Kastro
Angistra

 

ACCOMMODATION

Map of Skiathos town

Rooms Filitsa

When arriving in Skiathos you’re assailed by a lot of room owners promoting their accommodation; they are willing to take you on their motorbikes for a quick visit.
We picked the Filitsa rooms somewhere at a junction with the ring road. It is about 10 min. on foot to the port crossing the mainstreet (Papadiamantis).
The property is a group of 3 separate houses that belong to a very inviting family (mother and 3 daughters).
The rooms are very well kept and reasonably priced (30 Eur).
There is no view unless you have one of the rooms (of the house at the back) with a very spacious balcony overlooking an olive orchard. This accommodation was brand new. They offer kitchen facilities, airconditioning and TV.
Another disadvantage: access for the last 100 meters is along a dusty road.

 
Links to Skiathos accommodation

http://www.eurotravelling.net/greece/hotels/accommodation_skiathos.htm
http://www.hotels-in-greece.com/index-e.htm
http://www.all-hotels-in-greece.com/
http://www.greecead.com/gadhome/skiathos/accommodations/index.html
http://www.skiathos-direct.com/hotels/index.htm

 

RESTAURANTS

Asprolithos (Skiathos)

In a back street at the end of Papadiamantis street. A bit more expensive than other places. Service is surprisingly good for such a busy place, offering consistent quality food.
Greek music can be enjoyed but they could have a few more CD’s.
http://skiathosinfo.com/business/asprolithos.htm

Platanos (Profitis Ilias) Profitis Ilias on the way to Megalo Aselinos. A nice balcony with a wide open view to Skiathos town. Tasty food, reasonable prices, Greek music.
Mandraki (Mandraki) Mandraki beach.
Very basic – service could be more friendly and personal.
Links to Skiathos restaurants http://www.greek-tourism.gr/skiathos/kskiathos.htm#taverna

 

PLACES

Skiathos town

When facing inland, to the right is the new part, where you will find a lot of shops (esp. in the main street) as well as eateries and other tourist facilities.
More picturesque is the old harbour, to the left of Bourtzi islet.

Kastro This is an abandoned medieval settlement above the north coast of Skiathos – access is extremely bad (we think there are plans to asphalt it as we saw measurements being taken).
Mainly visited by excursion boats.
From this place you have tremendous views. There is a little beach with a shelter where you can have a drink.
Beaches

Beaches dominate the south coast and are easily accessible.

Tzaneria: cosy – sand beach – taverns
Vromolimnos: a long sandy beach
Koukounaries: the longest and most popular sandy beach of Skiathos
Mandraki: long sandy beach with dune formations and a tavern
http://www.greekisland.co.uk/skiathos/xmandraki.htm
Angistra: a long sandy beach with a tavern
Megalo Aselinos: a long sandy beach with a tavern
Ligaries: between Meg. Aselinos and Mikro Aselinos;
before reaching this place you have an immense panoramic view on your left
Nikotsara: a nice trip along a dusty road to one of the quiet north beaches

LINKS TO SKIATHOS

 


http://www.greecetravel.com/skiathos/
http://gogreece.about.com
http://www.geocities.com
http://www.n-skiathos.gr/html/english_navigation.html
http://www.dtravel.gr/english/map_island.htm
http://www.vacation-sporades.com/
http://skiathos-direct.com/hotels/index.htm
http://www.hotels-in-greece.com/index-e.htm
http://skiathosoe.com/Hotels/Vories_Sporades/Skiathos/index.htm
http://www.eurotravelling.net/greece/hotels/accommodation_skiathos.htm
http://gogreece.about.com
http://www.familie-rebmann.de/Sporaden.htm
http://www.greektourism.com/travel_guide/regions/evia_sporades/skiathos/index.stm

 

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