Skiathos
Skiathos is one the Sporades islands that has seen quite an increase in tourism during the last few years. The beautiful beaches with the crystal waters, the natural all-green landscape, the picturesque little villages, the hospitable locals, the developed touristic infrastructure as well as the frantic nightlife are elements that attract both Greeks and foreigners to the island, both families and younger groups. During your stay in Skiathos you can enjoy the sun and the sea at the beautiful beaches of the island, at Koukounaries, Aselinos, Megali Ammo and at any other of the total sixty beaches available you visit. You can also visit Mpourtzi, the Venetian citadel of Hora and watch one of the concerts that take place on the island. You can visit the house of the very loved author Alexandros Papadiamantis, the monastery of Evaggelistrias, the monastery of Kounistras as well as the medieval capital Kastro. The nice and comfortable hotels and rooms to rent on the island, the good food, the rest and entertainment will surely win your heart. The holidays in Skiathos will be amazing so book your ferry tickets now and live unique moments on the magnificent island of Sporades.
The Skiathos Port
There are regular ferry departures from Agios Konstantinos and Volos for the port of Skiathos and the journey lasts about 3 hours. To ensure a nice and comfortable journey book your ferry tickets online via aktoploika.gr. While approaching the island, you can see its port and the land of Skiathos which remains picturesque over the years. More and more ferries dock at the big natural port of the island every year, especially in the summer.
Connection With Other Islands
Skiathos has a ferry connection with the following ports: Agios Konstantinos, Volos, Skopelos, Alonissos, Skyros.
Ferry Tickets
You can now book ferry tickets online for Skiathos via Aktoploika.gr. If you plan to travel during July and August, it’s best if you have booked several days or weeks earlier to avoid hitches. You should also know that round-trip/return ferry tickets come with a considerable discount.
Transportation
There are several bus lines in Skiathos with regular itineraries for most of the areas of the island. The green, the blue and the red line depart from Hora and cover a big part of the island. Taxis in Skiathos, available all day, are quite affordable and you can use them to move around. However, in order to explore the whole island you can rent a motorbike or car from the rental agencies or even use boats to visit more distant beaches. If you plan to visit the island during summer, you should book the vehicle of your choice.
Useful links: Hotels in Skiathos , Cheap Flights to Skiathos, Rent a Car
Happy Holidays in Skiathos!!!