Airports: The island is linked to mainland Greece with sea routes from Thessaloniki, Volos and Agios Konstantinos. There also exists an airport at the northeast of the island. There is airline connection to Athens throughout the year.

Lalaria: One of the nicest and most picturesque beaches of Greece and it is situated on the northern coast of the island. The northern winds fall with rage on the steep purely white cliffs, towering impressively over the sea. The winds and waves have carved out some spectacular rocks and have been creating for millions of years the round white marble like pebbles called "lalaria" which cover the whole beach.

History: At Easter the greeting for the day is Hristos Anesti (Christ is risen) and the reply is Alithos Anesti (Truly he is risen).

Drink: Ouzo (oo-zoh) is a popular hard liquor in Greece. It tastes like black licorice or anise seed.

Culture: At the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin, thousands of people descend on the small port town to participate in an all-night vigil at the cathedral of Panagia Evanggelistria.

Water Sports Centres: Most centres offer water-skiing, para-sailing, rides on doughnuts or bananas, & hire out jet-skis & motor boats.

Scuba Diving: Scuba diving is attracting more & more people these days & Skiathos is now catering for this sport. There are 2 dive schools on the island. One at "Nostos Beach" (Tzaneria) and one situated on the harbour.

Dining: The waterfront in town is crowded with excellent, if expensive, tavernas. The tavernas above the old harbor offer wonderful views of the town and the pine-covered peninsula of Bourtzi.

Did You Know?... The island is small, only about 12km from end to end.

HIstory: The Hora, as many call the town of Skiathos, is the main village on the island.

Papadiamantis House: The house in which Alexandros Papadiamandis, one of the most important Greek authors of the past century lived and died.

Did You Know?... Koukounaries Beach is also known as Chrisi Ammos, which means golden sand.