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| Skiathos Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Skiathos Harbor Skiathos Harbor Catalin Stratila Skiathos lies west in the Sporades islands, with Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros to the East and Magnisia, Volos and Pelion to the West. The distance from Volos and Agios Konstantinos is about 55 km. The island has kept the same name throughout its 3 thousand years history. It is derived from the Greek word "ski", which means shade, and the name of the sacred mountain "Athos", which towers 140Km to the northeast of Skiathos. The island in the shade of Athos (skia + Athos = Skiathos). Skiathos covers 58 square kilometres, being about 12 kilometres from east to west and 6 kilometres at its widest point. Irregular in shape, it is largely mountainous with a maximum elevation of 433 meters. It is mostly covered with pines, but walnut and plane trees can also be found. Also olive trees and vines are cultivated. It consists of successions of coves and bays that feature more than 60 beaches which offer some of the best swimming in Greece. There are several smaller islets around the island. The main industries are agriculture (dairy and vegetable, especially olive oil production from the 600,000 olive trees), fishing, and tourism. There is just one major road, leading from the town down along the south coast to the many small bays and beaches. Transport is by bus or taxi. You go to Skiathos by plane from Athens and more than 70 charter flights per week connect the island with most European countries through all summer. Skiathos is also connected by ferry with Bolos, Agios Konstantinos, Alonissos, Skopelos, Kymi, Euboea, Skyros and Chalkidiki. In the high season (the summner) there is a connection with Thessaloniki, Cyclades islands and Crete. _______Sights Edit This The Blue Horizon studios was really a very nice experience for my and my family,fantastic new studios with T.V,aircoditioning,full eguipped kitchen,private balkony with a fantastic view in the sea and the traditional skiathos town,also very nice snack bar that you can find anything breakfast,ice creams,drinks and homemade greek foods from ms Helena the owner of the studios ,also and fast food like snacks. The swimming pool is very clear every day,the owners very friendly and helpful, my holidays in skiathos and the accomodation in the Blue horizon was really very special. i will go back in june www.skiathosbluehorizon.com ______Practical Information Edit This The Blue Horizon studios was really a very nice experience for my and my family,fantastic new studios with T.V,aircoditioning,full eguipped kitchen,private balkony with a fantastic view in the sea and the traditional skiathos town,also very nice snack bar that you can find anything breakfast,ice creams,drinks and homemade greek foods from ms Helena the owner of the studios ,also and fast food like snacks. The swimming pool is very clear every day,the owners very friendly and helpful, my holidays in skiathos and the accomodation in the Blue horizon was really very special. i will go back in june |