{"id":3835,"date":"2019-09-16T17:04:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T17:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travelseefeel.com\/?p=3835"},"modified":"2025-12-04T10:40:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T08:40:43","slug":"skiathos-ekei-pou-to-kalokairi-argei-na","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelseefeel.com\/en\/skiathos-ekei-pou-to-kalokairi-argei-na\/","title":{"rendered":"Skiathos. Where summer is slow to end..."},"content":{"rendered":"

The cosmopolitan city of the Sporades needs no introduction. Known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife, it is a favorite destination for all ages. The filming of the movie \u201cMamma Mia\u201d in 2008 gave the island an additional tourist boost, while many celebrities, especially Hollywood stars, have been choosing Skiathos for their holidays in recent years.<\/p>\n

It is a fact that the island has it all! Here everyone will find what they are looking for, whether in terms of entertainment or peace and relaxation, while adventure lovers will also be satisfied with both water sports and hiking and mountain bike routes!<\/p>\n

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Pine trees<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Undoubtedly, the island is the ultimate combination of green and blue as on most beaches the pine trees \u201cembrace\u201d the sea creating a unique color. This landscape may have inspired Papadiamantis, who was born and lived in Skiathos, praising it like no one else.<\/p>\n

Where to stay?<\/strong><\/h6>\n

There is only one organized settlement on the island, that of Chora, so most of the economic activities options <\/a>are located in and around it. If you have your own vehicle, you can stay anywhere else, as the road network is quite good. What you need to keep in mind, however, is that finding parking in Chora is a difficult task\u2026<\/p>\n

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Country<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
How to get around<\/strong><\/h6>\n

From Chora there is transportation to all the southern beaches of the island, while from the port there are daily boats to the northern and more remote beaches. If you have or rent your own vehicle, you will be able to visit some deserted beaches, which we will talk about later, but which are accessible by dirt road.<\/p>\n

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What to see<\/strong><\/h6>\n

– <\/strong>In Country<\/strong>The island's one and only settlement does not have the picturesqueness of the corresponding settlements in the Cyclades, but it certainly has particularly beautiful corners that deserve your attention. The two central pedestrian streets<\/em> You will walk along Papadiamantis and Evangelistrias many times and you will admire the elegant shops. Along with the walk in the old port, do not forget to go up to the church<\/em> of Agios Nikolaos to admire the view.<\/p>\n\r\n