7429 Greece 2020 Skiathos.qxp 23/11/2019 16:03 Page 147 Greece | Sporades islands | Skiathos Skiathos kastro lalaria Asselinos SKIATHOS Skiathos has a veneer of elegance and sophistication TOWN v Mega unusual for a small Greek island. Very compact (only S o S Ammos iS T n o lo Sk A Achladies opeloS & eight miles long) it is thickly forested and almost koukounaries S o Trulos kolios l o unrealistically pretty. V o Ag. paraskevi T kanapitsa Along its undulating coastline hide confronts one. nightlife could mean a Understandably, Skiathos is very over fifty beaches, almost all sandy. (A quiet café, a lively bar or an up-to-the popular, and gets particularly busy in SKIATHOS INfOrmATION pebble beach on Skiathos is so rare minute music club – whatever your the high season. Getting to Skiathos that they offer boat excursions to the taste, Skiathos can accommodate it. Friday flight Gatwick or Manchester to Skiathos (note: Gatwick inbound one at lalaria!). Those along the Fast, efficient catamarans and flight via Volos). Regional flights also southern coast are linked with the ferryboats link Skiath os with Skopelos may be available – please enquire. town by a frequent, if crowded, bus Then 10-30 mins by taxi. For flight and Alonissos making two-centre details see page 267. service. Whichever beach you choose, holidays simple. excursions available multi-Centre Options the swimming is first rate and the sea include a good selection of boat trips. With Skopelos & Alonissos. crystal-clear. Were we to design the perfect Car Hire Skiathos town is very attractive. A ‘holiday’ island, we would be See page 268-9 for details. jumble of red-roofed houses a nd surprised if the finished product did representative Based in Skiathos Town. climbing stone-paved streets cover not look suspiciously like Skiathos. the rocky arms of the small harbour. This small isle really does seem to During the day the town can appear have everything – beaches, lush rather sleepy, but in the evenings the scenery, a pretty port, good (but waterfront hums with life and a unobtrusive) nightlife, and plenty to daunting array of restaurants do should y ou so wish. Monastery of Evangelistria 020 8758 4758 www.sunvil.co.uk Greece & Cyprus | 147 7429 Greece 2020 Skiathos.qxp 23/11/2019 16:03 Page 148 Greece | Sporades islands | Skiathos Veronica Studios kolios The Veronica Studios have country mini-market opposite. surroundings and are set in peaceful A 5 minute walk down the hill lawned gardens with pool. They (300m) brings you to the main road have been recently fully renovated where you will find a good and offer a high modern standard of restaurant and the bus stop, which studio accommodation. has a very frequent service for town The 12 studios here are on ground or or koukounaries via all south coast first floor. each has a double bed, air beaches. Another couple of minutes conditioning, a kitchenette with light and you are on the golden sands of cooking facilities (2 rings and fridge), kolios beach which has a couple of hairdryer, Wifi, nicely tiled modern tavernas of its own. popular Agia bathroom with cubicle shower and a paraskevi beach is a 10 minute walk balcony or terrace with attractive in the other direction and more garden and rural views. Decor and tavernas can be found along the furnishings are contemporary, light road here. and good quality. The freshwater pool in the garden below has a cafe/snack bar above it The Studios: Air Conditioning serving breakfast, light meals, drinks Self Catering Swimming pool and ice creams through most of the Studios for 2 Free WiFi day, and there is a well stocked Kolios Beach Manolis Apartments kolios Manolis Apartments enjoy quiet The ground floor houses the rural surroundings on the green apartments which each have a hillside above kolios beach. There garden terrace. The 1 bedroom are 9 units here, a mix of studios apartment comprises a double and apartments sharing a bedroom and a living room with freshwater swimming pool in the two sofa beds, and the 2 bedroom gardens. has two twin bedrooms. All The studios are on the first (top) bedrooms have AC and other floor and each has a covered front facilities are as per the studios. balcony with sea views towards evia There is a good mini-market on site over the hillside. They are twin or and kolios beach can be reached in double bedded and simply a 5 minute walk down the hill furnished in a variety of Greek styles. (400m), where you will find All have a kitchen area with light restaurants and the bus stop for cooking facilities (2 rings, fridge), TV, town and other beaches. More room safe, hairdryer and a newly restaurants are within a 10 minute fitted bathroom with shower. Wifi is walk, as is Agia paraskevi beach. free and air conditioning available at Air Conditioning: Available at a local a local charge. charge of €5 euros (studios and 1 bedroom) and €10 (2 bedroom) per day. The Air Conditioning Apartments: Swimming pool Free WiFi Self Catering Studios for 2/3 Apartments for 2/4 Skiathos Town 148 | Sunvil 020 8758 4758 www.sunvil.co.uk 7429 Greece 2020 Skiathos.qxp 23/11/2019 16:03 Page 149 Greece | Sporades islands | Skiathos Galini Apartments Megali Ammos These smart, modern and spacious The swimming pool measures 10m apartments offer high standards and x 5m and is quiet with lovely good views. They enjoy very quiet country and sea views from its rural surroundings a short 10 furnished terrace. WiFi is available minute walk from the beach and 25 free of charge here and the pool bar minutes from Skiathos Town, which (seasonal) serves drinks and ice can also be easily reached by bus. cream for much of the day. our units here are maisonette-style The apartments are accessed via a and provide top quality narrow country lane 450m (c 7 accommodation. They are open- mins. walk) from the main road. plan with a ground floor living Here you will find a choice of mini- room/kitchen and a double-bedded markets, tavernas, access to the sleeping gallery above. The ground beach of Megali Ammos, and the floor has twin beds plus a single bus stop for town and a wide sofa-bed. The interiors have stylish choice of alternative beaches (very contemporary furnishings and good service). please note the final decor, and facilities include air- 100m or so is an uphill walk. conditioning, a large walk-in shower, a kitchen area (2 rings and fridge), and Sat TV (BBC World). each has a ground floor terrace by the entrance and a good-sized open upper balcony with sun umbrella and good views to the sea. Between the maisonettes is a twin bedded studio for 2. it has the same facilities and high standard of The Air Conditioning fixtures and furnishing as the Apartments: Swimming pool maisonettes, and lovely views over Self Catering Free WiFi the green hills and valley down to Studio for 2 the sea from its terrace. Maisonettes for 2/5 Magdalena Studios Aghia paraskevi Magdalena is in country The excellent beaches of kolios and surroundings between the coast Aghia paraskevi (also called road and the sea within a short walk platanias) - both sandy and long of two fine sandy beaches. with a taverna or two and water Surrounded by lawns and beautiful sports usually available from gardens, the eight studios are on paraskevi – can be reached in an two floors. All are simply furnished approximate five minute walk via in pine. each possesses twin beds, the road. air conditioning, a kitchenette with Sweet old-style Greek light cooking facilities (rings and accommodation in an excellent fridge), safety deposit box (free), location. hairdryer, a tiled shower room and a Air Conditioning: Available, if required, covered balcony or terrace. ours are at a local charge of €6 per day. to the front and on the top floor with some sea or side sea views. next door there is a swimming pool, which Magdalena guests are welcome to use free of charge, and accompanying low-key pool bar (free Wifi here). You will find a mini- market just a few minutes' walk away along the main road (note: can be busy in high season), as is the bus stop for town and other beaches, and a reasonable choice of local tavernas within five minutes. The Studios: Air Conditioning Self Catering Use of Studios for 2 Swimming pool Free WiFi Skiathos Town 020 8758 4758 www.sunvil.co.uk Greece & Cyprus | 149 7429 Greece 2020 Skiathos.qxp 23/11/2019 16:03 Page 150 Greece | Sporades islands | Skiathos Skiathos Premier Trulos This well reviewed aparthotel is built breakfast and light meals up a small hillside in the resort area throughout the day. of Trulos. it offers a very high Trulos beach is sandy with water contemporary standard of sports and is 850m away, a 10 accommodation and combines the minute walk, and there is a good benefits of staying in a hotel with choice of cafes, bars and restaurants the freedom of self catering. equally close by. The bus stop for The studios are spacious and town and other beaches is in front possess the amenities you would of the hotel. expect of a modern hotel. All have please note that due to the hillside king size or twin beds, a walk-in location and steps within the hotel shower, a kitchen area with light a stay here would not be cooking facilities (2 rings), fridge, AC, recommended for those with Wifi, a flat screen TV, safety deposit mobility difficulties.