Achilli Marina
Exploring Skyros Sailing Holidays area
On the west coast of the south part of the bay Achili there is a marina, protected by two breakwaters made of a slope of masonry. At the head of the north breakwater a light operates. Approximately 200 meters northeast of the entrance of the marina, there is a 200-meter-long breakwater of west-east direction made of a slope of masonry. A light is exhibited from its head.
Vessels approaching the marina should first pass between the north and the above-mentioned breakwater and then turn immediately portside. After sailing between the heads of the south and the north breakwater, they can enter into the marina safely. The entrance of the marina is difficult to recognize. The marina does not operate officially and there no facilities are available. Its coast is quayed and can accommodate about 150 sailing and cruise crafts.
Navigational Aids
Linaria is a small harbor and it offers good protection from the meltemi (the Etesians) (the Etesians) as well as from the S winds. Anchoring is very difficult because of the many laid moorings and bad holding.
Bavaria 51 Cruiser Economy
Kalamitsa is found 9 km west of Skyros town. It is a lovely, sandy resort and has very clean waters.
Aspous beach lies 5 km south of Skyros town. There are a couple of taverns nearby but facilities are not available.
Lino is a little sandy and pebbly beach on the eastern coast of Skyros. The beach is never too crowded and visitors can get anything they need from the beach bar.
Magazia beach is found within a ten-minute walk down the hill from Skyros town, where a long stairway brings you to its dark sand. As it is the main beach of the only main town on the island, Chora, it can get rather crowded in the high summer season.
Molos beach is found only 4 km north of Skyros town. It is the most organized beach of the island with many accommodation options, taverns and hotels available in close distance.
