
Skiathos Travel Guide
Greece
Skiathos is a small Greek island town with a population of 5,187, serving as the main settlement on Skiathos in the Aegean. Its compact scale makes it straightforward to use as a base for exploring the island’s beaches and coastline.
Most visitors arrive by air at Skiathos Airport (JSI). The closest named beach is Lalaria, 3.7 kilometres away, while Mikros Aselinos is 6.3 kilometres from the town. Further along the coast are Maratha at 9.1 kilometres, Koukounaries at 9.6 kilometres, Adrina-Resort at 14.8 kilometres and Adrina-Beach Hotel at 15 kilometres.
Local time
Population
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Pays in EUR
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +30
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Greece for good service. While not mandatory, it's a appreciated gesture.
Best time to visit Skiathos
Jan
13°10Feb
13°11Mar
15°8Apr
16°7May
19°8Jun
24°2Jul
28°1Aug
28°3Sep
25°8Oct
21°6Nov
18°6Dec
15°14Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Skiathos
Lalaria
3.7 km away
Mikros Aselinos beach
6.3 km away
Paralia Vromolimnos
7.1 km away
Maratha
9.1 km away
Koukounaries
9.6 km away
Koukounaries
9.7 km away
Adrina-Resort
14.8 km away
Adrina-Beach Hotel
15 km away
Things to do in Skiathos
Ιερά Μονή Ευαγγελισμού Σκιάθου
religious organization
2.4 km
Totem Live Music Bar • Skiathos
music venue
2.5 km
Skiathos Garden Theatre
theatre venue
2.5 km
Ιερός Μητροπολιτικός Ναός Τριών Ιεραρχών Σκιάθου
christian place of worship
2.1 km
Skiathitiko Spiti
museum
2.5 km
Evaggelistria monastery
religious organization
2.4 km
Zisis Oikonomou Museum
museum
2.3 km
Εκκλησία Παναγία Λημνιά Σκιάθος
christian place of worship
2.7 km
Getting there
Skiathos Airport · 0 km
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