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Skiathos is the most cosmopolitan island in the Northern Sporades complex, and among the most famous vacation spot in Greece. Due to its proximity to the Greek mainland, along with its breathtaking landscape, teeming with evergreen pine forests and other greenery, the island attracts many visitors every year. What renders Skiathos really attractive though, is its impressive beaches; The island is blessed with an extensive coastline of crystal-clear azure waters with stunning sandy beachfront, surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty.
Lalaria beach, is one of the most astonishing beaches in Skiathos with its milky turquoise waters, smooth little white pebbles -which is what “lalaria” means in local idiom- and impressive rock formations that plunge into the sea. The only way to reach this earthly paradise is by hopping on a tour boat at the port of Skiathos Town. Famous for its soft golden sand and crystalline waters, the beach of Koukounaries is embraced by a dense pine forest, hiding a beautiful lake behind it, named Strofilias, which is a natural habitat of many bird species, some of which rare. Koukounaries is well organized with loungers, umbrellas, beach bars, and water sports facilities.
Kanapitsa is a narrow sandy beach with cerulean waters, on the east coast of the Kalamaki peninsula, on the south of Skiathos, where one may also find many well-defined walking trails that traverse the peninsular region – perfect for carefree strolls in nature. Megali Ammos is one of the most popular beaches in Skiathos due to its proximity to the town center, its crystal clear waters, and wide strand of sand. There you will find a water-sports center, many beach bars to enjoy refreshing cocktails, and taverns to sample delicious local dishes.
Lalaria beach, is one of the most astonishing beaches in Skiathos with its milky turquoise waters, smooth little white pebbles -which is what “lalaria” means in local idiom- and impressive rock formations that plunge into the sea. The only way to reach this earthly paradise is by hopping on a tour boat at the port of Skiathos Town. Famous for its soft golden sand and crystalline waters, the beach of Koukounaries is embraced by a dense pine forest, hiding a beautiful lake behind it, named Strofilias, which is a natural habitat of many bird species, some of which rare. Koukounaries is well organized with loungers, umbrellas, beach bars, and water sports facilities.
Kanapitsa is a narrow sandy beach with cerulean waters, on the east coast of the Kalamaki peninsula, on the south of Skiathos, where one may also find many well-defined walking trails that traverse the peninsular region – perfect for carefree strolls in nature. Megali Ammos is one of the most popular beaches in Skiathos due to its proximity to the town center, its crystal clear waters, and wide strand of sand. There you will find a water-sports center, many beach bars to enjoy refreshing cocktails, and taverns to sample delicious local dishes.
