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Listed 17 sub titles with search on: Beaches  for wider area of: "SKIATHOS Municipality NORTH SPORADES" .


Beaches (17)

Famous beaches

Koukounaries Beach

KOUKOUNARIES (Beach) SKIATHOS
This is most famous beach of Skiathos and one of the most widely - known beaches in Europe. It is known as "Chrisi Ammos - Golden Sand" since the sand there is extremely fine and shines under the summer sun. This beach offers the visitors its deep-blue, crystal-clear waters and a unique chance for a rest since the forest of Koukounaries reaches down to the sea.

This text is cited Sep 2002 from the Municipality of Skiathos URL below, which contains images.


Lalaria Beach

LALARIA (Beach) SKIATHOS
Lalaria is one of the nicest and most picturesque beaches of Greece and it is situated on the northeastern tip of the island. The northern winds fall with rage on the steep purely white cliffs, towering impressively over the sea. There winds have been creating for millions of years the round, white pebbles called "lalaria" which cover the whole beach.

This text is cited Sep 2002 from the Municipality of Skiathos URL below, which contains images.


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Achladia Beach (Blue Flag 2000)

ACHLADIAS (Settlement) SKIATHOS
This beach is 2 km away from the city, of Skiathos. You can reach it on foot, by car, by bus or by boat which runs regularly from Skiathos to Achladies. The beach is of great beauty and fully developed. You can find there good tavernas, hotels and a rich variety of sports facilities.

This text is cited Sep 2002 from the Municipality of Skiathos URL below, which contains images.


Agia Paraskevi, Platanias Beach

AGIA PARASKEVI (Settlement) SKIATHOS
Clear waters and golden, fine sand. This is the beach of Agia Paraskevi named after the little country church of Agia Paraskevi wich is found there. There are luxury hotels, excellent tavernas, and water sports facilities on this beach. You can reach it by road.

This text is cited Sep 2002 from the Municipality of Skiathos URL below, which contains images.


Aselinos Beach (Blue Flag 2000)

ASSELINOS (Beach) SKIATHOS
Megas Asselinos. It is a bay which opens up to the north and from which no land can be seen. Although it is considered a sandy beach, it does not look like the calm beaches of southern Skiathos. Here the sand is thicker, there are many pebbles and the waters are quite deep and crystal clear. The impressive landscape is magnificent. When there are northern winds, there are waves in the sea and this can make your swim more fun. You can reach Asselinos by road if you go through a piece of dirt road or by boat. After your swim, you can have something to eat or drink in the local taverna which offers a live Greek music program every night. There is also a camping site near the beach.

This text is cited Sep 2002 from the Municipality of Skiathos URL below, which contains images.


Kechria Beach

KECHRIA (Beach) SKIATHOS
The bay of Kechria and the adjacent bay of Lygaries are situated in the north of the island. The trip there is worthwhile even though a lot of it is on dirt road. You can get there by boat as well. The waters are crystal-clear exposed to the northern winds and the sand is superb. Kechria is situated near the old monastery of Panagia Kechria.

This text is cited Sep 2002 from the Municipality of Skiathos URL below, which contains image.


Kolios Beach

KOLIOS (Settlement) SKIATHOS
It is a dentelated beach worth visiting not only for its clear waters but also for the many things it has to offer such as nice tavernas, hotels, camping and all water sports facilities, you can reach Kolios by road.

This text is cited Sep 2002 from the Municipality of Skiathos URL below, which contains images.


Mandraki Beach (Blue Flag 2000)

MANDRAKI (Beach) SKIATHOS
In this area there are three magnificent bays: the port of Xerxes, the bay Elia and Angistros. The landscape here changes as we move to the north and it becomes more wild and more impressive. All these three bays are magnificent and impressive since you can see no land. To reach these bays by road, you have to move in deeply through a lovely forest of pine-trees on sandly ground. It is easy to reach the sea on a motor-bike. The natural beauty of the area, the beautiful trip, the crystal-clear sea and the peace and quiet will offer you one of the most enjoyable swims of your life.

This text is cited Sep 2002 from the Municipality of Skiathos URL below, which contains images.


Megali Ammos Beach (Blue Flag 2000)

MEGALI AMMOS (Beach) SKIATHOS
"Megali Ammos" is situated a bit outside the city in the street leading to Koukounaries. You can reach this beach on foot, by car or by bus. You can enjoy the crystal clear waters and the food in its very nice tavernas or the picturesque "ouzeri" (small tavernas serving ouzo and snacks). If you wish, you can stay in the hotels or the hospitable hostels situated there.

This text is cited Sep 2002 from the Municipality of Skiathos URL below, which contains images.


Sklithri Beach (Blue Flag 2000)

SKLITHRI (Beach) SKIATHOS
Here on the eastern side of cape Kalamaki there are three bays, the most famous of which is the bay of Kanapitsa. The other two are called Sklithri and Tzaneria. You can reach them by road. You will first meet Sklithri which is a small hospitable bay with crystal clear waters. You can enjoy your swim and if you wish, you can have a bite to eat in the picturesque little taverna found there at the end of a fresh and cool ravine of plane-trees.

This extract is cited Sep 2002 from the Municipality of Skiathos URL below, which contains images.


Troullos Beach (Blue Flag 2000)

TROULOS (Settlement) SKIATHOS
This beach has been named after the little island found there which looks like a dome (troullos). It is situated on the way to Koukounaries right after the crossing which leads to the monastery of Panagia Eikonistria. You can reach Troullos by road and enjoy a swim in the bluish - green transparent waters under the shade of the pine trees which reach almost the sea water. There are numerous hotels, hostels and tavernas in Troullos.

This text is cited Sep 2002 from the Municipality of Skiathos URL below, which contains images.


Tsougria Beach

TSOUGRIA (Island) SKIATHOS
On entering the port of Skiathos, we can see the uninhabited island of Tsougrias. It is a beautiful island, full of green, with beaches all along its coast with crystal clear, bluish-green waters. The picturesque country church of Agios Floros which is worth visiting is located here. You can reach the island of Tsougrias on boats leaving the port of Skiathos every morning.

This text is cited Sep 2002 from the Municipality of Skiathos URL below, which contains images.


Tzaneria Beach

TZANERIA (Beach) SKIATHOS
Right after Sklithri, you will find on your way Tzaneria. This is also a friendly bay under the picturesque hotel "Nostos". Here you can enjoy a marvellous swim, a bite to eat it the teverna and some sports. Finally, you will reach the bay of Kanapitsa with the calm waters and the magnificent view, day and night.

This extract is cited Sep 2002 from the Municipality of Skiathos URL below, which contains images.


Vromolimnos Beach

VROMOLIMNOS (Settlement) SKIATHOS
On the western tip of the cape of Kalamaki and in front of a dry swamp, there is this beautiful beach with calm, clear waters and marvellous fine sand. It is full of life and a lot of young people gather here. Next to the water, there are tavernas and cafes, a Beach Volley court and water sports facilities. You can reach Vromolimnos by road or by boat leaving from the port of Skiathos.

This text is cited Sep 2002 from the Municipality of Skiathos URL below, which contains images.


Krassias or Banana Beach

XENIA (Beach) SKIATHOS
This bay was originally called Krassa, but later it was named Banana after the nudist beach which used to be there. The pine trees here complete the beautiful landscape in a unique way and the sea shines brilliantly under the blazing sun.

This text is cited Sep 2002 from the Municipality of Skiathos URL below, which contains images.


Remarkable beaches

Banana beach

KOUKOUNARIES (Beach) SKIATHOS

Agia Eleni Beach

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