Achladies Beach at Achladias
Exploring Skiathos Sailing Holidays area
Located two kilometers from the town of Skiathos, Achladies is a large, sandy, fine sand cove with clear and safe waters and suitable for all kinds of water sports. There are several taverns on the beach and supermarkets.
Navigational Aids
Despite the number of tourists at the beach during the day, this is the favorite anchorage in Skiathos for some cruisers. There is a small harbor where, if there is any room you can tie side-to or take a line to the quay.
Bavaria 42 Cruiser Economy
Skiathos Horse Riding Center is located at the south west part of Skiathos island, at the Mandraki area, which is famous for the beautiful beaches and green landscapes. Riders can explore the wonderful islands of Skiathos, choosing one of the available horse riding tours.
Explore Skiathos island on the back of a horse! The horse-riding center in Koukounaries offers daily tours for beginners, more experienced riders and, of cours,e kids. Koukounaries is a location and a beach in the southwest part of the island of Skiathos in Greece.
Skiathos marina is the main base for sailing holidays around the Northern Sporades sailing area. It is situated at the north edge of Skiathos' main port.
Papadiamanti Street is the most popular street in Skiathos, full of shops, restaurants and bars. The street is really crowded, especially in the summer months.
One of the most beautiful locations and most famous beaches of Greece. A magical beach surrounded by a dense pine forest, creating a landscape of rare beauty.
Small sandy pristine beach located about 4 km northeast of the town of Skiathos in the coast of the island. For those who are tired of noisy beaches and need a place to relax, this is a great alternative.
Small rocky beach with big white pebbles. Located about 5 km north of the city of Skiathos on the east coast.
Beautiful sandy beach located 9 km southwest of the city of Skiathos on the south coast of the island about one kilometer west of Platanias, on the way to Koukounaries. The name derives from the opposite islet that looks like a cupola of a church.
The beach of Xanemos, a beach with large pebbles, is situated some 3,5 kilometers northeastern to the town of Skiathos, within a cove, at the eastern coast of the island. It owes its name to the fact that it is totally open to the strong northern winds blowing in the area with very cold waters.
Beautiful small sandy beach in the southern part of the western edge of the island, next to the Megali Mpanana separated by a large rock. The relevant isolation makes it very popular to nudists, especially since they moved here from the Megali Mpanana.
Beautiful sandy beach located about 14 km west of the town of Skiathos in the southern part of the western edge of the island, after Koukounaries. Formerly called Krassa bay, its current name derives from the peculiar shape that looks like banana, It used to be a nudists’r shelter but in recent years, they moved to Mikri Banana nearby.
Great sandy beach located 3 km southwest of the city of Skiathos. The beach offers facilities and all sports at the sea and the sand.
The nice sandy beach of Maratha is situated at the southern coast of the island, well protected by the strong northern winds, at a distance of some 12 kilometers southwestern to the town of Skiathos, before arriving to Koukounaries. The beach has great facilities and sea sports.
Small sandy beach located approximately 7 km southwest of the town of Skiathos sheltered from the winds in a small picturesque cove. The crystal clear beach is pretty organized with facilities.
The beautiful sandy beach of Vasilias is about 5 km southwest of the town of Skiathos after Ftelia. Located in the south, it is sheltered from strong winds.
Beautiful sandy beach located 8 km southwest of the city of Skiathos on the south coast of the island roughly 3 kilometers west of Platanias, on the way to Koukounaries in front of the homonymous tourist resort settlement. Due to its location, the beach is sheltered from north winds.
Isolated and small in size beach with pebbles and sand. Located about 13 km northwest of the town of Skiathos in the middle of the northern coast of the island in an open cove to the northwest.
Sandy beach located 7 km southwest of the town of Skiathos, between Sklithri and Kanapitsa beaches. Located in a small and quite cozy cove, it is protected from the wind.
Beautiful sandy beach located about 8 km southwest of Skiathos town. The beach is ideal when a north wind blows and well protected.
Beautiful secluded beach next to the hotel in the area. Although it is not organized, the beach itself and the turquoise waters of the bay will fascinate you.
Beautiful sandy beach located about 9 km southwest of Skiathos town on the south coast, after the beach of Agia Paraskevi on the way to Koukounaries. The combination of facilities, a magnificent sea and a beautiful environment make it very popular.
Beautiful sandy beach about 14 km southwest of Skiathos town on the western edge of the island. The name derives from the chapel that stands out with its white color among the dense green trees, the blue sea and the golden sand.
Sandy beach which is the continuation of the famous Koukounaries beach behind some small rocks, located 13.5 km southwest of Skiathos.
Very small and beautiful sandy beach about 15 km west of the town of Skiathos at the west end of the island, about two kilometers west of Koukounaries. The name Kryfi Ammos means hidden sand as the beach is literally hidden from sight behind small hills and rocks.
The lovely sandy beach of Mandraki, also known as “the Port of Xerxes”, is situated some 14 km from the town of Skiathos, at the western coast of the island. Keep in mind that there are no facilities here.
Beautiful sandy beach located about 15 km west of the town of Skiathos, on the island's western edge. Elia (meaning olive tree in Greek) does not have any facilities, but the waters are crystal clear.
Beautiful isolated sandy beach about 15 km west of the town of Skiathos at the west end on the island inside an opening of the north cove. Located next to Elia beach, Agkistro beach has no facilities but the sea is crystal clear and the environment peaceful and exotic.
Secluded enough and of moderate size, the sandy beach of Aselinos is situated some 13,5 kilometers northwestern to the town of Skiathos, at the northwestern coast of the island within a cove open to the north. Aselinos beach has umbrellas and sun beds.
Beautiful but relatively isolated and small sandy beach about 16 km northwest of the town of Skiathos, on the northwest coast of the island inside an opening to the north cove. The Holy Monastery of Panagia Eikonistra (Kounistra) is nearby and is worthy of a visit.
Sandy beach, perhaps the most popular and famous of the island, located 7.5 km southwest of Skiathos town near the picturesque cape of Kalamaki in front of the homonymous small seasonal settlement.
Isolated and medium sized sandy beach. Located about 12 km northwest of the town of Skiathos in the middle of the northern coast in an opening of the north cove.
Isolated rocky beach with very few sand just below the famous medieval castle, from where it took its name, located about 13 km north of the town of Skiathos, on the north coast of the island, inside an opening of the northeast cove. At the top of the beach there is a café, a restaurant and a tavern.
Famous beach known around the world for its round pebbles and the Leaky Stone that stands proud and protects the beach. Located in the northeast coast.
Being the first diving school operating on Skiathos since 1990, we can guarantee the best dives around the island. Due to the new diving law in Greece there are no restrictions in regard to the dive sites anymore, so diving is possible everywhere.
We have many different dive sites around Skiathos island and all sites are full of wonderful marine life. Join us on our reef dives, wreak dives, cave dives or drop-offs and we will show you the beauty of the Aegean sea.