Details About Skiathos

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Introduction Skiathos is only 46 sq km, but many people choose to return for their holidays year after year for the simple fact that it has amongst the best beaches of the Greek islands, a large variety of taverns, bars and places to stay and the fact that it is absolutely gorgeous. It is a lush, green island with over 60 beaches and depending on where you stay, you can have a quiet, relaxing holiday or a more active one doing excursions, sports and enjoying the nightlife.
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Attractions

Even though Skiathos is such a small island, there are quite a few things to see. In Skiathos torn, Chora, there is the old part with tiny winding streets and old, impressive houses. There is also the Bourtzi, a tiny peninsula in the harbour which used to be a Venetians citadel, with remains of the 13 century wall and canons. Here, you can enjoy concerts, art exhibitions and puppet shows for children in the open air theatre. The monastery Evangelistra is situated a 30 minute drive outside Chora. It has some amazing surroundings and is open for the public. Characteristic for the monastery are the many friendly cats, birds and dog that live here. Evangelistra also has a small museum with various objects from its history. There is also an excellent shop here where you can buy icons, crucifixes, plates, T-shirts and even wine. There is a small, white bus that goes between the monastery and Chora several times a day.

Adventures

On many of the beaches there are watersports, for example on Megali Ammos near Chora, Koukounaries and Ag Paraskevi. In Chora there is a tennisclub. You can also go horse riding near Koukounaries. There is also a diving centre. In the Bourtzi open air theatre there are usually concerts, traditional Greek dancing and plays in the evening.

Shopping

Most shops are on the mainstreet of the town, Papadiamantis street. There, you will find clothes, souvenirs, jewellery, leather belts etc. If you want to get something really genuine you should go to the monastery Evaggelistria and buy some of the wine the monks make.

Currency

The euro is the official currency of Greece.

 
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