Activities in Skiathos
There are many activities in Skiathos, on the this beautiful island of the Aegean, impressions and experiences for the visitor who wants to enjoy the beauties of the island in conjunction with sports such as:
Water Sports
In all the sandy beaches of Skiathos you can enjoy water sports such as Water Skiing, Jet Ski, Windsurfing, parasailing and sea truncated.
Diving
In Skiathos Diving Center after strenuous efforts succeeded to obtain the license for diving in Skiathos. So those who possess the necessary qualification, will have the opportunity to explore the fascinating depths of the island.
Located in the main port of Skiathos.
Skiathos Tennis Club
Apart from some hotels that have tennis courts, in the center of the country operates Skiathos Tennis Club, with four modern courts and a swimming pool.
Tel: +30 24270 24054
Horse Riding
In Skiathos the Riding Center is located in Koukounaries, offering modern equipment, the riding school will offer you special moments, riding on the highest peaks of the mountains and inaccessible paths.
Tel: +30 24270 49548
Monasteries of Skiathos
The monastery of Panagia Kounistra
It lies about 10 km from Skiathos town. Access to the monastery is easy because the paved road will bring you to the door of the monastery.
The Monastery of the Annunciation
It is located about 3.5 km from Skiathos town, under Agalianou.
The Castle of Skiathos
Built on a giant rock at the North coast, about 15 km from Skiathos town.
Museums of Skiathos
Al. Papadiamantis
The great novelist was born in Skiathos on March 4, 1851 and died on January 2, 1911.
In his first steps as a simple translator worked in newspapers and magazines. He also began to write short stories that made him famous. Parallel issue and novels like "The immigrant", "The Merchants of the Nations" and "Giftopoula".
Papadiamantis is the glory and pride of our island. The house is on the main road near the harbor and the statue is in front of the entrance of Bourtzi stating the philosophical epigram.
Beaches of Skiathos
The amazing beaches of Skiathos are well known throughout the world, amazingly beautiful with their amazing combination of wooded hillsides embracing them, it is said that the beautiful island of Skiathos has about 60 beaches, of which the best known are: Koukounaries, Large and Small Banana , Agia Eleni, Aselinos, Troulos, Agia Paraskevi , Kanapitsa, Vromolimnu, Kehria, Megali Ammos, Ahladies, Lalaria, Mantraki etc.
