Alonnisos
Triangular Agios Dimitrios, 5.5km northeast of Steni Vala, is one of the island's most beloved beaches, with a seasonal truck-canteen and domatia sitting opposite a graceful stretch of white pebbles and a few sunbeds. The uninhabited island of Peristera looms just across the water.
From the beach, a 5km, two-hour circular walking trail leads to the wetland at Kastanorema, just north.
29.61 MILES
Framed by electric-green pine trees, two forested headlands and a small salt-water wetland, Koukounaries' silky 1200m-long sweep of bleach-blonde sand is…
National Marine Park of Alonnisos Northern Sporades
4.45 MILES
In a country not particularly noted for ecological foresight, Europe's largest marine park (2260 sq km) is a welcome innovation. Created in 1992, its…
26.05 MILES
Perched dramatically on the island's rocky northernmost headland, 9km north of Skiathos Town, Kastro was the fortified pirate-proof capital from 1540…
25.03 MILES
Centred on a triple-domed church, this historic 18th-century monastery was a hilltop refuge for freedom fighters during the War of Independence, and the…
6.86 MILES
Patitiri's excellent town museum takes in antique nautical maps, traditional island costumes, an impressive collection of pirates’ weapons and boarding…
24.94 MILES
Bursting with generations' worth of Skiathos heirlooms, this handsome, stone-walled traditional early-20th-century home has been lovingly transformed into…
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You could easily lose an entire day picnicking and hidden-cove swimming at spectacular Cape Amarandos. It's just south of Agnontas: take the turn 75m east…
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Skiathos was the birthplace of famous 19th-century Greek novelist and short-story writer Alexandros Papadiamantis, who is looked on as the father of…
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The island's northernmost village of note, 2km north of Steni Vala, Kalamakia comprises a small harbour, a few domatia and several fine, low-key dockside…
2 MILES
Golden-grey pebbles and clear water are the draws at easy-going Glyfa, fringed by greenery just north of Steni Vala and often used by water-sports…
2.16 MILES
The island's third settlement, 11km northeast of Patitiri, is an attractive little fishing village and deep-water yacht port, backed by excellent seafront…
2.39 MILES
Small, pebbly east-coast Agios Petros sits 500m south of Steni Vala (by coastal path), bordered by pines and olive groves and with just a few apartments…
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On the northern tip of the island, pebbly and sheltered Gerakas has a few fishing boats and a summer food truck. Turtles often nest here (though the water…
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Washed by deep-turquoise water, this white-pebble beach 7km northeast of Patitiri is graced by a couple of lively summer tavernas and a sprinkling of sun…
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The gorgeous golden-white pebble-and-sand arc hugging red-tinged Cape Kokkinokastro, 6km northeast of Patitiri, was the site of the ancient, now-submerged…
8. National Marine Park of Alonnisos Northern Sporades
4.45 MILES
In a country not particularly noted for ecological foresight, Europe's largest marine park (2260 sq km) is a welcome innovation. Created in 1992, its…