Skiathos: visitor guide

Sporades · Pine forest · sandy beaches · lively town

Skiathos’s south coast is easy by bus; northern Lalaria and Kastro depend on weather, boats and longer routes.

Skiathos Town

Flight or ferry from Volos/Mantoudi

4 days

4 days

May–June and September

4 days

The coastal bus uses easy numbered stops.

Places to see

• Skiathos Town old harbour and Bourtzi.
• Koukounaries, Lalaria and medieval Kastro ruins.

Things to do

• Walk coastal paths beneath the pines.
• Take a Lalaria/Kastro boat trip if weather allows.

What to eat

• Greens pie, seafood and local olives.
• Almond sweets and honey.

Restaurant picks

• The Windmill · Skiathos Town · views.
• Marmita · Skiathos Town · courtyard Greek food.
• Ergon · harbour area · local produce.

Getting there and around

• Seasonal/Athens flights; ferries from Volos, Agios Konstantinos and Mantoudi.
• The south-coast bus is practical; reach northern coves by boat only in safe conditions.