Skiathos - 'see and do', shops & services

Skiathos Leisure, Activities, and Facilities - Beaches, Countryside, Village - Old Harbour, Greek ambience, Local trips, Shops - Services

- Beach and coast relaxation, Sports, and Activities

   - sunbathing, swimming, snorkelling, SCUBA (book in village or on Tzanerias Beach) 

   - water sports on all main beaches - water-ski, wind-surf, speedboats, dinghies (or pedalos/canoes/etc.)

   - naturist beach ('Little Banana beach' - still technically illegal ! )

   - sea and pier fishing  

- Countryside 

   - scenic drives and sight-seeing  

   - hill and forest walks, hikes, and exploring (accompanied available)   

   - cycling (MTB/VTT)  

   - horse riding

   - Family / group holidays  and events (Skiathos weddings v popular! - call for info) 

- Village and harbour  

   - Village and harbour exploring: eats/drinks/shops, cruiser/yacht marina, fisherman's port, 'plane-spotter' landings like "St-Maarten"

   - shops, tavernas, cafes, bars, shopping and all services (full details in my 'Villa Guest Guide' part 2, 'Skiathos and the Islands')       

   - tennis / social club (in village)

- Greek ambience, eats, and drinks (see 'Villa Guest Guide' part 3, 'Food, Drink, some handy Greek') 

   - Affordable 'food-guide' standard tavernas and restaurants 

   - traditional tavernas and 'zacharaplasteos' (ice cream and cakes)

   - Cafés, bars, and night-clubs

   -  'good old days' palm-roof wood-bench beach cantinas on smaller beaches like Tarsanas

- Local trips

   - Boat trips 'Round-the-islands' - Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonnissos, Marine park, 

   - Excursions - Volos, Pelion, Athens, Delphi, Meteora

- Services & shops

   - Doctors, dentists, clinic, pharmacies   

   - Banks, ATMs, post and tourist offices  

   - Garages (repairs, and fuel)     

   - Laundry

   - small but very adequate self-styled 'Supermarkets' (and even smaller corner shops claiming to be!)   

   - Beachware, Outfitting , Shoes

   - Haberdashery, soft furnishings

   - Water sports and 'hunting and fishing'

   - ships' chandlers

   - Wine /drinks cavas (see O-V Skiathos Guide part 3 for cash/carries)

   - Photographic, books, music 

   - housegold F&F, white goods

   - Tools, hardware, plumbing, builders materials 

   - Jewellery (quality)

   - Designer fashion, Beauty

   - Antiques - Art & Craft (genuine)  , and 'classy' gifts

   - and scores of 'tourist tat' of course