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Asselinos
It is a bay which opens up to the north and from which no land
can be seen. Although it is considered a sandy beach, it does not look
like the calm beaches of southern Skiathos. Here the sand is thicker,
there are many pebbles and the waters are quite deep and crystal
clear. The impressive landscape is magnificent. When there are
northern winds, there are waves in the sea and this can make your swim
more fun.
You can reach Asselinos
by road if you go through a piece of dirt road or by boat. After your
swim, you can have something to eat or drink in the local taverna
which offers a live Greek music program every night. There is also a
camping site near the beach.
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Kechria
The bay of Kechria and
the adjacent bay of Lygaries are situated in the north of the island.
The trip there is worthwhile even though a lot of it is on dirt road.
You can get there by boat as well. The waters are crystal-clear
exposed to the northern winds and the sand is superb. Kechria is
situated near the old monastery of Panagia Kechrias. Here you can
combine an promising to fascinate you.
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Kastro
This lovely beach
is situated on the northern tip of the island, under the old medieval
city of Skiathos. The combination of a swim in the bluish transparent
waters and a visit to the old city of Kastro is a unique experience
you must not miss while you are in Skiathos. You can reach
Kastro very easily on one of the boats running daily from Skiathos to
Kastro. If you decide to get to Kastro by road, bear in mind that the
combination of road an dirt - road stops at an hour's walking distance
from Kastro. If you are willing to do an hour's walk, it is a
worthwhile experience.
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Lalaria
Lalaria is one of
the nicest and most picturesque beaches of Greece and it is situated
on the northeastern tip of the island. The northern winds fall with
rage on the steep purely white cliffs, towering impressively over the
sea. There winds have been creating for millions of years the round,
white pebbles called "lalaria" which cover the whole beach. The famous
"Tripia Petra" (Pitted Rock) stands as a guard at the edge of the
beach. the wild beauty of the landscape and the uniquely clean sea
will fascinate you. You can reach "Lalaria" only by boat and only in
calm sea. Boats run daily from Skiathos to Lalaria when the weather
permits it. Needless to say, that a swim in Lalaria is a unique
experience which you should not miss.
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Lechouni
Right under the
monastery of Evagelismos, the visitor sees the beach of Lechouni.
According to tradition, it is said that the hero of the Revolution of
1821, Nikotsaras, is buried here. The landscape is rocky with white
pebbles on the beach and a wild natural beauty. Near Lechouni there is
Megas Yialos, an enchanting piece of coast, almost unknown to many
people. If you enjoy visiting unspoilt landscape, untouched by time,
don't miss a visit to these two beaches.
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Megali Ammos
"Megali Ammos" is
situated a bit outside the city in the street leading to Koukounaries.
You can reach this beach on foot, by car or by bus. You can enjoy the
crystal clear waters and the food in its very nice tavernas or the
picturesque "ouzeri" (small tavernas serving ouzo and snacks). If you
wish, you can stay in the hotels or the hospitable hostels situated
there.
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Achladies
This beach is 2 km away from the city, of Skiathos. You can
reach it on foot, by car, by bus or by boat which runs regularly from
Skiathos to Achladies. The beach is of great beauty and fully
developed. You can find there good tavernas, hotels and a rich variety
of sports facilities.
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Kalamaki
Here on the
eastern side of Cape Kalamaki, there are 3 beaches/bays, the most
famous of which is Kanapitsa.
The
other two are called Sklithri and Tzaneria. You can reach them by
road. You will first meet Sklithri which is a small hospitable bay
with crystal clear waters. You can enjoy your swim and if you wish,
you can have a bite to eat in the picturesque little taverna found
there at the end of a fresh and cool ravine of plane-trees.
Right after Sklithri, you
will find on your way Tzaneria. This is also a friendly bay under the
picturesque hotel "Kanapitsa
Mare". Here you can enjoy a marvellous swim, a
bite to eat it the taverna and some sports. Finally, you will reach
the bay of Kanapitsa with the calm waters and the magnificent view,
day and night. You have to walk for about 10 minutes from the
place where you will park your car or from the bus stop to reach to
sea. It is a full - developed beach with excellent tavernas, nice
hotels and a rich variety of water sports. A trip to Kalamaki on a
moonlit summer night will certainly be an unforgettable experience.
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Tsoungria
On entering the port of Skiathos, we can see the uninhabited
island of Tsougrias. It
is a beautiful island, full of green, with beaches all along its coast
with crystal clear, bluish-green waters. The picturesque country
church of Agios Floros which is worth visiting is located here. You
can reach the island of Tsougrias on boats leaving the port of
Skiathos every morning.
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Vromolimnos
On the western tip of the Cape of Kalamaki and in
front of a dry swamp, there is this beautiful beach with calm, clear
waters and marvellous fine sand. It is full of life and a lot of young
people gather here.
Next to the water, there
are tavernas and cafes, a Beach Volley court and water sports
facilities. You can reach Vromolimnos by road or by boat leaving from
the port of Skiathos.
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Kolios
It is a dantelated beach
worth visiting not only for its clear waters but also for the many
things it has to offer such as nice tavernas, hotels, camping and all
water sports facilities, you can reach Kolios by road.
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Agia Paraskevi
Clear waters and golden,
fine sand. This is the beach of Agia Paraskevi named after the little
country church of Agia Paraskevi which is found there. There are
luxury hotels, excellent tavernas, and water sports facilities on this
beach. You can reach it by road.
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Troulos
This beach has been named
after the little island found there which looks like a dome (Troulos).
It is situated on the way to Koukounaries right after the crossing
which leads to the monastery of Panagia Eikonistria. You can reach
Troulos by road and enjoy a swim in the bluish - green transparent
waters under the shade of the pine trees which reach almost the sea
water. There are numerous hotels, hostels and tavernas in Troulos.
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Koukounaries
This is most famous beach
of Skiathos and one of the most widely - known beaches in Europe. It
is known as "Chrisi Ammos - Golden Sand" since the sand there is
extremely fine and shines under the summer sun. This beach
offers the visitors its deep-blue, crystal-clear waters and a unique
chance for a rest since the forest of Koukounaries reaches down to the
sea. In this forest, there is the lagoon of Strofylia which
together with the forest of Koukounaries are a rate aquatic natural
reverse. this is protected under the supervision of the Municipality
of Skiathos.
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Mandraki
In this area
there are three magnificent bays: the port of Xerxes, the bay Elia and
Angistros. The landscape here changes as we move to the north and it
becomes more wild and more impressive. All these three bays are
magnificent and impressive since you can see no land. To reach these
bays by road, you have to move in deeply through a lovely forest of
pine-trees on sandy ground. It is easy to reach the sea on a
motor-bike. The natural beauty of the area, the beautiful trip, the
crystal-clear sea and the peace and quiet will offer you one of the
most enjoyable swims of your life.
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