Location: Skiathos
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Top 10 Free Things to do in Skiathos, Sporades
Tiny Skiathos is packed with pine forests, archaeological ruins, and—most importantly—beaches. Shed your inhibitions at the nudist Banana Beach or have a more modest sun session at Koukounaries, which is peppered with lively cafes. Sail around on a chartered catamaran, hike to the dramatic medieval ruins of Kastro and tap into your spiritual side at one of Skiathos many monasteries.
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1. Skiathos Cemetery
2. The Blue House Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 119 reviews
The Blue House Art Gallery was created having as dream the harmonious coexistence of tradition and modern art.Designing jewellery with a distinct identity that reflects the respect and the sensitivity towards Greek art. The materials that are used are silver and gold which are decorated with precious or semiprecious stones. Vasilis and Areti with designers from all over Greece will be there to offer you harmony and elegance.
Reviewed By elainemO328LM
If you love jewellery with a twist or want a special one off piece you really should not leave Skiathos without visiting lovely Areti at the Blue House Art Gallery. Areti will show you many pieces with no pressure to buy. Beautiful stones
3. Hidden Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 191 reviews
Reviewed By boris-tanja - Nova Gorica, Slovenia
Nice relaxed atmosphere. Friendly service. Good food in very nice beach.From the macadam road, it is necessary to descend approximately 100m, very steep From the macadam road, it is necessary to descend approximately 100m, very steep .. Predlagajte urejanje O Google PrevajalnikuSkupnostZa mobilne naprave O GoogluZasebnost in pogojiPomočPošljite povratne informacije
4. Bourtzi Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By PMB1231 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
We make a point to visit this area ( through the back streets overlooking the old port ( keep the sea on your left all the time and you will find the area.) not the beach but the rocks that jute out and you see Skiathos port from a different angle as well as beautiful view of the sea and other beaches along the coast .. We also jump in and have a swim more often with the locals/ children who seem to enjoy jumping off the rocks. The beach is very small and not really well kept as the Taverna at the bottom is derelict. A lovely walk back down other back streets
5. Il Kastro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 516 reviews
Reviewed By ralphmJ702CK
Whilst it is hard to get to Il Kastro is well worth the effort. Stunning views and interesting ruins and churches set on top of a cliff. Down below is a beach with a fantastic taverna with food that is excellent.
6. Mandraki Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 792 reviews
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
Our favourite beach, when on Skiathos, was the one at Mandraki. For it we took the bus to Koukounaries village, but got off at a stop called 'Mandraki Beach' just before the final stop at Koukounaries Beach. The bus leaves Skiathos town every 15 minutes and with many stops in between the whole trip takes about 40 minutes. Once off the bus we started a wonderful walk through a forest of umbrella pines, which are not very common in Greece, where forested coastal areas mainly consist of the nice smelling, but a bit less impressive Aleppo pine. There is a path for hikers, while drivers with a car or a bike will use a small unsurfaced road towards Mandraki with its limited parking space. Not too many people are usually found on this forest path, where one can observe various plants like strawberry trees, rock roses, heather, mastix, smilax or a not very common Daphne gnidioides with white flowers and red berries at the same time in September. Mandraki Beach has golden sand, which continues in the sea, making it easy to get into the water. In this respect just like Koukounaries Beach, but without the razzmatazz around it. There are stalls selling drinks and snacks and parts of Mandraki are covered with sunbeds and umbrellas, but there is also an area, where one can enjoy the beach without using these comforts. Walking the same way back we then loved to walk along the lagoon of Koukounaries with its interesting flora and birdlife to the final bus stop by the beach with a bigger chance to find a seat on the often crowded bus to Skiathos town.
7. Kechria Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By SAW1990 - Bedford, United Kingdom
Amazingly beautiful beach with seating on the pebbles or on the grass of the taverna property. We arrived as the sun was starting to set and ordered a delicious range of dishes that included grilled shrimp, fresh tuna, calamari and sea urchins. Every dish was delicious and we somehow found space for orange pie! I can't wait to return another year.
8. Lalaria Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,035 reviews
In the northeastern part of the island lies the beach Lalaria,one of the most beautiful in Greece and one that made Skiathos famous.The majestic look of the scenery causes awe and admiration to guests who see it for the first time
Reviewed By gheorghem428 - Volos, Greece
crystal clear waters, incredible view! got there by boat with family and friends! the beach is made of incredible gray-white pebbles and the water is blue and beautifull. nice rocks to dive from in the waters. Recomand the experience. it s a must if you visit Skiathos!
9. monastero di Panagia Evangelistria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 536 reviews
Reviewed By PeteWLaw - Ludlow, United Kingdom
I visited the monastery on a very wet September day. The road to it, which terminates at the monastery was surfaced, but was of very poor quality in places. The attractive church is surrounded by other buildings including a library, chapel and museum. Highlights for me included the vast bread oven downstairs in the museum, the row of large glass vessels containing fruit liquors and the many friendly cats. The museum would be improved if there were descriptions in english - it contained many documents and photos sbout the Greek War of Independence and religious regalia. The view down to the sea from the carpark would have been magnificent on a sunny day.
10. Troulos Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,167 reviews
Reviewed By Explore301442
A lovely place for families and couples alike very friendly lots of secluded beaches with beach bars clean sand and gentle slopes into crystal clear water without the horrible sound of quad bikes and such like Greece as it should be !!!!
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