Skiathos in the Northern Sporades group of Greek islands. Despite its small size (it is under 50 km²), Skiathos is a popular holiday destination. It has over 60 sand and shingle beaches scattered along the coastline. It is wise to arrange car rental in order to have your pick of the many beaches.
There is never really a bad season to visit Skiathos although May to the end of October is when the tourist season occurs. During the months of July and August temperatures can become extremely hot and therefore it is recommended that you drink plenty of water and always keep a bottle of water in your hire car. Car rental in Skiathos is the easiest way to travel and gives you the freedom to enjoy the sights without feeling restricted by time or the cost of other methods of travel. Skiathos airport is set in the north of the island but due to the island being relatively small you will never have to make a journey over 50km in your hire car.
Top sights to see in Skiathos:
Skiathos town is home to Papadiamantis House which used to belong to the Greek author Alexandris Papadiamantis, the house contains many of his personal belonging and has now become a museum devoted to his memory.
If you have time it is worth participating in a diving class as waters surrounding Skiathos are generally very clear and warm, usually resulting in lots of interesting wreckages being stumbled upon.
A good way to relax and enjoy the surroundings in Skiathos is to take a trip to the horse riding centre which caters for beginners and experienced riders. The riding centre is easy to get to if you have a suitable hire car.
