City break in Skiathos Island. Active leisure ideas for Skiathos Island - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Outside view of the Kassandra Bay, Family Hotel & Resort Be sure to visit Lalaria Beach during your holidays on Skiathos. You can reach this place only by the sea in good weather and calm water. You should be patient and wait for a good day but Lalaria is considered to be the best beach on Skiathos and you should visit it. Crystal clear water, clean sand and peaceful atmosphere make this place perfect for beach holidays. There are two magnificent attractions on Lalaria. They are Blue and Dark Caves. Tripia Petra is a huge stone arch located on the shore. The legend says that if you swim under the arch twice, you will prolong youth and get physical strength.
Island of Skiathos is the part of Northern Sporades group; it has become a tourist center quite recently. Tourists are attracted here by exciting natural landmarks, scenic beaches, as well … Open
Banana Beach is an organized beach with fine sand with clear water. It is very popular among sportsmen. Windsurfers come here from all over the world. The isthmus divides the beach into two parts: Banana and Little Banana. The first Banana is popular among young people. Noisy parties are held here at night. The second part is one of the most popular nudist beaches in Greece. Platanias Beach is a long organized beach where you can play volleyball or try waterskiing. You can go on a sightseeing tour around Skiathos from this beach.
Koukounaries is the most famous beach on Skiathos, but one of the most crowded. The beach is perfect for those who love long walks. It is well known for white sand and pine forest with rare species of birds and plants. Troulos Beach is not so crowded and you can find a secluded place here. It was awarded a Blue Flag for the clear water and good service. The beach is organized with all the necessary things and even a lifeguard. Vromolimnos Beach is known for loud music and crazy parties. There is also a water sports centre where you can try yachting and kayaking. Kanapitsa is an ideal beach for family holidays. Its main advantage is the lack of tourists. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Skiathos is a perfect place for those children who love history and long walks. There are still many attractions of different eras which are surrounded by rich nature. The island is not … Open
A large number of secluded beaches makes Skiathos a perfect place for snorkelling. You can rent all the necessary equipment such as a mask, a snorkel and flippers here. If you want to explore underwater flora and fauna of Skiathos waters, you can undergo training in one of the local diving centres. You will get all the necessary skills and an international diving certificate which allows diving anywhere in the world.
Greece by boat You can dive not only on Skiathos. Tsougria Island is perfect for it. However, you should visit the island even if you don’t want to dive. The island is untouched by civilization. Its virgin nature, sea and forest won’t leave anybody indifferent. It is easy to get to the island, just take a water taxi or rent a boat. If you want, you can go to more distant islands or go on a sightseeing tour around the island. The tour will give you a chance to admire Skiathos from the sea and visit secluded bays where you can get only by water.
You can't immerse yourself in the culture of a country without trying its traditional cuisine. Despite the fact that Skiathos is not a big island, there are a lot of taverns. They are local … Open
Those who love walking will be happy to visit Skiathos. There are many routes of different difficulty depending on your abilities on the island. You can also rent a mountain bike and explore the island moving along the well-groomed paths. Fishing is very popular here. You can even fish in the open sea which will give you an unforgettable experience.
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The height of Olympus is 2917 meters. That’s the highest peak in Greece. It is a monument of history and the most important natural object. There is a national park with the richest flora and fauna next to the mountain. Every year, thousands of tourists come to Greece to go climbing. The track begins in Litochoro. The next point is in Prionia, where you can stay overnight at the monastery of St. Dionysius. The routes goes to three peaks. The most difficult route involves the conquest of Mikkas. The rocks in the Thessalian valley are also popular among the climbers. Famous monasteries of Meteora are located there. You can conquer rocks and peaks in the islands of Zakynthos, Crete, and Corfu. Tourists can climb the mountains of Mussoorie and Armeos on the island of Kalymnos with an experienced instructor. … Open
Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Skiathos Island
♥   National Park 'Ethniko Parko Schinia Marathona' , 122 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   World Heritage Site 'Mount Athos' , 140.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Skiathos Island
♥   Amusement park 'Ta Aidonakia Luna Park' , 127 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Allou Fun Park' , 132.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo

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