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SKIATHOS TOWN The city of Skiathos is the only built-up area of the island. It is built on the southeastern tip of the island in a windless bay which separates the island of Bourtzi in two.It is a relatively new settlement, built in 1829 - 1830 on the site of the ancient city, on two hills situated at the edge of... more info ...

BOURTZI Bourtzi is a small peninsula which separates the port of Skiathos in two. In the past it was a fort, which was established by the Gizi brothers who occupied Skiathos in 1207. It was surrounded by walls battlements and embrasures and on the left and right of the gate there were two round towers. ... more info ...

KASTRO Around the middle of the 14th century, because of the continuous pirate raids, the people of Skiathos were forced to set up their city in Kastro, a peninsula on the northern part of the Island, which was a natural fortress. In order to strengthen this fortress they surrounded it with walls full of e... more info ...

VASILIAS Set in the pine-clad hills above Achladies, this area boasts superb coastal views. Skiathos town is approximately 6 kilometers away, which is just a short taxi ride alternatively there is a local bus service. ... more info ...

TSOUGKRIA 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 t... more info ...

AKROPOLIS Akropolis is at the hill on the west of the Skiathos town and was the site of the prehistoric and ancient village. Although nothing remains of these older times, it is still very nice to walk through its narrow streets. This is a residential area, with just a couple of restaurants. On top of the hil... more info ...

PAPADIAMANTIS HOUSE It is the house in which Alexandros Papadiamandis, one of the most important Greek authors of the past century lived and died. The house where Alexandros Papadiamantis was born on 4th March 1851 does not exist today. It was sold and the new owners put it down. Papadiamantis grew up and died here in... more info ...

OLD HARBOUR The Old Harbour at the bay between Akropolis and Bourtzi has been the town's harbour since antiquity. Nowadays, it houses fishing and excursion boats and some yachts. The harbour front is full of tavernas, cafeterias and bars. The locals love to take a stroll along the harbour front in the evening. ... more info ...