Skiathos is the most famous destination in the Sporades. Its main characteristic is the nightlife, which makes it a landmark destination for the youth. Where to begin for this island? It is near to all the places in Chora and going there is very easy. The cosmopolitan island of the Sporades “is charged” through the winter so be ready to welcome thousands of tourists this year. Let’s go to its second-best card, the beaches. Who went there and didn’t visit Koukounaries, Vromolimno, Lalaria and Agia Eleni?
Koukounaries
It is the most known beach on the island and one of the best in the Mediterranean sea. It is a protected region along with the wetland of Strofilias lagoon and is the signature beach of the island. Water sports, hotels, taverns and of course many beach bars is what someone will face the moment of their arrival on the beach.
Vromolimnos
Vromolimnos beach is overwhelmed daily by young people and is accessible by car or by boat from Skiathos’ harbour. The loud music and beach bars offer you whatever you need to spend all your day there, it’s the reason why some people prefer this beach.
Lalaria
Even though it is a beach that is accessible only by the sea, is one of the most beautiful beaches of Greece that made Skiathos famous. The admiration and awe are one of a kind when someone sees the big white rocks and the one with the huge hole in the middle. Its main characteristic is the small round stones that are created from the winds and cover the sea for millions of years now.