Skiathos – general
General The name ‘Skia-’ (shadow) ‘-athos’ (Mount Athos) is believed to refer to the fact that, at the time of the summer solstice, the shadow cast by the rising sun from the pinnacle of Mount [...]
Skiathos – History and legend
History Settlers allegedly from Caria, followed later by Thessalians, were the first stable inhabitants of the island. In the 7th century bc colonists from Chalcis in Euboea arrived and later [...]
Skiathos – CHORA – general
Skiathos’ Chora The pine-clad rocky promontory of Bourtzi, which juts out into the bay in front of Skiathos Chora, today divides the port into two: to the north is the featureless modern [...]
Skiathos – around the Island – North of Chora – general
North of Chora (Chora = 0.0km for distances in text) The coastal road out of the eastern end of the Chora heads towards the Pounda peninsula: after 1km, before the boatyards, a left branch [...]
Skiathos – around the Island – North of Chora – Kastro
Kastro (10km)—one of the most remarkable sites in the Sporades—is best visited in the evening, when it is often empty and the dramatic beauty of its position is best appreciated. When it first [...]
Skiathos – South of Chora – general
South of Chora To the south of Chora, the main road runs along the coast and passes successive sandy beaches which are protected from the north wind, but have little atmosphere because of the [...]