Top Things to Do in Skiathos

When you are in Greece I would recommend visiting the island of Skiathos. It is a great place for all ages, and you could be a full family or just one or two people. I will inform you about where to eat, shop, sleep, beaches, and the nightlife. This should help save you time and the hassle of trying to look at a map or book to plan your trip.
For starters, lets talk about places to eat in Skiathos. There are many places to choose from. You have to start by asking yourself a question. The question is: How much time and euro do you want to spend on dinner? You can always eat a gyro or a quick Greek salad at many stands that line the main roads. This will cost you anywhere from 2-5 €. If you have the time and don’t mind to spend 10-15 €, I would recommend eating waterfront by the harbor. Eating waterfront is such an experience. You get to see the yachts and ships docking and departing. You will hear a small roar of what sounds like a jet engine, then moments later you see a 200 passenger plane coasting in for a perfect landing.
The smells at the waterfront are like no other in Skiathos. You pick up the aroma of fresh bread along with mouthwatering entrees, followed by the delectable scent in the air of the desserts. Some of the best places to eat are Goldfish Café and Cocktail Bar for great pasta and pizza, Syraino Restaurant for the frestest and best tasting seafood, and Mediterraneo Restaurant For a candlelit dinner for a special occasion. For dessert I highly recommend ice cream at a friendly, modern place called Sweet Collection. They are located on the main road, which is Papadiamantis, just a few stores up on the left if you start at the harbor. Their ice cream is a scrumptious, homemade blend in which you can choose from over 30 flavors. It is only 2 € for a scoop of any kind in a cone or a bowl.
The shopping in Skiathos is a little overpriced, but if you must do it I will tell you some places to find everything to be satisfied. For clothes and shoes you can find a wide variety of all styles and prices if you take a stroll on Papadiamantis. They also have a lot of jewelry to choose from. This street is hassle free and all of the store owners speak English well. The road is made of cobblestone and lined with street vendors and bright lights gleaming down on the newest fashions and biggest diamonds separated only by a piece of glass that gets cleaned anytime a fingerprint touches against it. If you need and water gear, the best place is Nikos Paschalis Dive Shop. They have kids floaties, frisbees, goggles, and all of the other scuba/snorkeling gear known to man.
I have one recommendation on where to lay your head down at night and they’re Summer price is 85 € per night. If you like being only ten minutes from the harbor, the Bourtzi Hotel is your place. They just finished remodeling it in 2008 and it is very swanky. A wood floor entrance that still smells fresh cut, shown off by chrome plated lights accenting the patterns in the wood. Once you are inside all of the modern things continue. Your room will have a bathroom equipped with nine newly polished shower heads. There will also be a balcony that overlooks the pool, and sofa with bright white, fluffy cushions for relaxing. The pool is gorgeous day or night with a small waterfall and the same fresh wood with furniture comfortable enough to sleep on.

Brandon A.