Skiathos

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Skiathos
Beaches in abundance and a
cosmopolitan, lively town make the
small island of Skiathos an
uncomplicated and vibrant destination.
Skiathos Town
A beach on Skiathos’ east coast
A mere eight miles long and six miles wide, Skiathos still manages to
find room for over fifty splendid beaches that lie against a shimmering
clear sea, sheltered by lush, green pine-topped hills.
All along the southern coast are stretches of sandy beaches with
watersports and friendly tavernas, whilst the northern shore remains
virtually untouched, offering a special experience to anyone exploring
by boat.
Attracted by its simple beauty and pristine waters, Skiathos is prized by
holidaymakers from all over Europe, which gives the island’s only town
a particular energy and character. For those who want lazy days and
colourful nights, Skiathos is an excellent choice.
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Fabulous beaches, vibrant nightlife
yet utterly peaceful if you care to look
Skiathos Town
The only town on the island and a
thriving cosmopolitan centre, Skiathos
Town can accommodate all tastes.
In ancient times the Persians, Greeks
and Macedonians fought battles in the
seas around the island. In the 13th
century it was the Venetians that
controlled Skiathos and in the 18th
century when under Ottoman rule, the
town - and specifically the Evangelistria
Monastery - played a part in the Greek
War of Independence. In the 19th
century age of sail, the island became
an important Aegean ship building
centre because of the abundance of
pine trees which were almost wiped
out as a result.
The town has a population of about
7,000 and is very attractive, with its
jumble of red-roofed houses and
climbing stone-paved streets. During
the day the town can appear
somewhat sleepy but in the evenings
the waterfront hums with life and one is
confronted with a daunting array of
restaurants, cafe bars and tavernas.
Nightlife could mean a quiet cafe, a
lively bar or an up-to-the minute music
club.
Fast catamarans link Skiathos Port
with Skopelos and Alonissos, water
taxis provide transport to a variety of
sandy beaches and excursions
available include a good selection of
boat trips.
Achladies Beach
Located two kilometres from the capital,
Skiathos Town, Achladies is a large,
sandy, fine sand cove with clear and
safe waters and suitable for all kinds of
watersports. The beach is 100 metres
below the East coast road of Skiathos
which runs from Skiathos Town to the
Kanapitsa peninsula.
The beach is easily reached on foot, by
car, by regular sea taxis from Skiathos
Town or by local bus. There are several
tavernas on the beach itself and,
behind the beach, on the road, are
more tavernas and supermarkets.
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3 bedrooms
Villa Pefka
2 bathrooms
Near Skiathos Town | Sleeps 2 – 6
car hire included
■ Early Booking Offer
swimming pool
air conditioning
WiFi
Villa Pefka is set in large private grounds in a
peaceful, residential yet countrified area
called Kalivia, just a five minute drive from the
waterfront of Skiathos Town. From its
elevated hillside position, there are beautiful
views over the surrounding olive groves towards Skiathos Town and
across the sea to the little islands lying offshore from Skiathos’ south
coast.
Built on one level and with a large grassed area, easily visible from the
living areas, the villa is one of our more child-friendly properties.
Comfortably furnished and spacious interiors open out to wide verandas
and swimming pool.
Accommodation: open-plan sitting room, dining and kitchen area; one double
bedroom, ensuite bathroom with bath; two twin bedrooms; bathroom with shower.
Facilities: air conditioning throughout; TV/DVD & CD player; Wi-Fi; washing
machine; dishwasher; safety deposit box; barbecue.
Private swimming pool: 8m x 5m & depth 0.80m – 1.7m
Amenities: there are three tavernas within a fifteen minute walk. The sandy beach of
Megali Ammos, four kilometres away, has water sports facilities and a few beachfront
café bars. Xanemos beach, five and a half kilometres away, has a small beach bar.
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2 bedrooms
Achladies Beach
Cottage
1 bathroom
air conditioning
At Achladies Beach | Sleeps 2 – 4
■ Early Booking Offer
Set back just fifteen metres from the sea,
Achladies Beach Cottage is a perfect spot
for those wanting to stay close to the sandy
beach. A pathway leads from the cottage
through a small garden of olive trees and tall pampas grass to the beach
in front of the property.
Simply but comfortably furnished, the cottage has a shaded terrace and
an attractive courtyard of potted plants, tended to by the owners who live
next door.
Achladies Beach Cottage will appeal to those looking for a comfortable
base close to a sandy beach and affording easy access to a good
selection of shops and tavernas.
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Accommodation: open-plan sitting room (with sofa bed), dining and kitchen area;
one double bedroom and one single bedroom; bathroom with shower.
Facilities: air conditioning in sitting room (small charge payable locally). Courtyard
shower.
Amenities: Achladies beach has three tavernas and a watersports centre (including
boat hire). Two supermarkets are just a two minute walk away and a water taxi service
from the beach to Skiathos Town leaves hourly until 11pm each day.
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2 bedrooms
Villa Zakaroula
3 bathrooms
Near Skiathos Town | Sleeps 2 – 4
car hire included
■ Early Booking Offer
swimming pool
air conditioning
WiFi
This balanced and well-designed villa takes
full advantage of its secluded location,
hidden away on the hillside of Profitas Ilias,
with uninterrupted views across the tops of
olive groves to the small islands of Argos,
Maragos and Tsougria. Evia, a much larger, mountainous, heavily-crested
island, is on the horizon.
If you manage to leave the swimming pool and the comfort of the shaded
veranda, there are two tavernas within walking distance and, a little further
at 4 kms, Megali Ammos beach and watersports centre. Skiathos Town
is 10 minutes by car.
There are additional sister properties in the vicinity available for larger
parties.
Accommodation: ground floor: sitting room; kitchen and dining area; shower room.
First floor: one double bedroom with ensuite bathroom (shower); one twin bedroom
with ensuite bathroom (shower).
Facilities: air conditioning (in one bedroom only); TV; DVD/CD player; iPod docking
station; Wi-Fi; washing machine; barbecue.
Private swimming pool: 8m x 4m & depth 0.9m – 2m
Amenities: Skiathos Town is ten minutes by car and a short distance further is the
Megali Ammos beach and watersports centre.
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3 bedrooms
Bougainvillaea
Heights
At Sklithri Bay | Sleeps 2 – 6
2 bathrooms
car hire included
swimming pool
air conditioning
WiFi
Villa Bougainvillaea enjoys a private hilltop
position close to the sandy beaches of
Sklithri, Achladies and Kanapitsa. The villa’s
terraces, surrounded by large, lawned
gardens of olive, pine and cypress trees,
have magnificent views over Sklithri Bay and across the sea to the islands
of Tsougri, Argos and Skopelos.
The many large terraces for dining in shade or sitting in the sun make Villa
Bougainvillaea a comfortable and spacious home. The villa’s elevated
position allows views of both sunrise and sunset.
A self-contained studio beneath the main villa provides additional privacy.
Nikos, the villa’s caretaker, lives discreetly in an apartment beneath the
pool area.
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Accommodation: one double bedroom and one twin-bedded room, both leading
to sea-facing terrace; bathroom with bath; open plan sitting room, dining area and
modern kitchen leading to shaded barbecue and dining terrace and pool terraces.
Separate studio with one double bedroom, kitchen and bathroom with bath.
Facilities: air-conditioning in the main villa; satellite TV/DVD & CD player; Wi-Fi;
barbecue.
Private swimming pool: 9m x 5m & depth 0.8 x 2.20
Amenities: nearby Sklithri beach has one tavern; Achladies has two supermarkets
and four tavernas, a watersports centre and a water taxi to Skiathos Town.
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