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ACCOMMODATION - SKIATHOS - GREECE Skiathos island hotels, apartments, villas Areas of Skiathos: Skiathos Town, Agia Paraskevi, Koukounaries, Achladies, Megali Ammos, Kanapitsa, Amoudia, Kastro, Bourtzi, Kechrias, Vromolimnos, Mandraki, Kalamaki, Troulos, Aselinos, Lalaria, Ftelia, Vasilias Hotels in Skiathos Greek islands Greece Greek islands, Skiathos |
SKIATHOS TRAVEL INFORMATION AND HOTELS |
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ISLAND
the largest of the Sporades island chain and offers some of the best
sandy beaches in Greece. The island of Skiathos has always been very
popular for holidays from the beginning of tourism in Greece, in the
1960's.The rich and famous were the first holiday visitors to the
island mainly because of its superb beaches and picturesque Skiathos
Town with its red tiled roof buildings and its maze of cobbled streets.
These were followed by more holiday makers, especially since the introduction
of charter flights. Since then Skiathos island has remained a firm
favorite as an island destination in Greece. Most people come to pine
covered Skiathos island for its golden sandy beaches and the nightlife,
this is not taking away from the fact that the island of Skiathos
is also an ideal and popular family holiday destination. |
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TOWN SKIATHOS |
AGIA
PARASKEVI BEACH, TROULOS BEACH SKIATHOS |
KANAPITSA,
MEGALI AMMOS, VASILIAS BEACHES SKIATHOS |
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Picturesque SKIATHOS TOWN with its red-roofed tiled houses and buildings is build on two hills. Probably the most popular resort of Skiathos island, Skiathos Town offers a good selection of nightlife, a great variety of tavernas and restaurants and it is a very good base for exploring the island and going off on excursions to the nearby islands of Skopelos and Alonissos. During your stay in Skiathos town visit the the islet of Bourtzi, the old harbor used by excursion boats and fishermen and the main street of Papadiamanti for nightlife as well as Platia Trion Ierarchon with its many tavernas overlooking the old harbor. |
AGIA PARASKEVI, mainly because of its fine sandy beach has become a lively area, with a wide variety of bars and tavernas. The beach at Agia Paraskevi offers a variety of water sports and a couple of kilometers away you will also find a diving school. Agia Paraskevi is a quieter resort making it ideal for a family holiday. Agia Paraskevi takes its name from the little church of Agia Paraskevi to be found in this area. |
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beaches of Skiathos are numerous, and are some of the best in Greece.KANAPITSA
Beach, MEGALI AMMOS Beach and VASILIAS beach are just some to mention. |
TROULOS has a superb beach which has 3 tavernas and a restaurant on the beach serving traditional Greek food at reasonable prices. Troulos beach with clear shallow waters is ideal for children and there are also a good selection of water sports while a round the island boat trip operates daily. Troulos is an ideal location for families and couples seeking a relaxing holiday in Skiathos with excellent evening entertainment. |
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HOTELS IN AGIA PARASKEVI SKIATHOS |
HOTELS IN KANAPITSA, MEGALI AMMOS, VASILIAS - SKIATHOS |
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