Skiathos is the most cosmopolitan island of North Sporades complex, with more than 60 beaches.
Although the last few years it has a rapid touristic development, it still maintains its scenery,
especially in its south side. Greek great prose writers Alexandros Papadiamadis and Alexandros Moraitis were born here.
The island, which was inhabited during the prehistoric era, extends over a surface of 50 km2 with 44 km long coastline and it has 6.000 inhabitants.
Hiking in Skiathos
Trace Skiathos walking routes, and discover its hidden beauties. With your mind’s eye follow the footsteps of great writers, such as Alexander Papadiamantis, as they walked through dense forests and olive groves, and watched rare birds in the surrounding wetlands.
Koukounaries forest:
A lovely walk through the famous Koukounaries forest, and around Lake Strofilia. (Length 4.2 km; duration 1h15; altitude sea level)
Begin your walk at the bus terminal at Koukounaries (bus stop 26); immediately after turn left into the forest; be careful not to walk out of the woods to the beach; turn to the left to an opening in the trees, where Koukounaries Lake appears in front of you; with the Lake on your right arrive at a fence (built around a protected area); open its gate, but don’t forget to close it! A few steps further you will find a small bridge; walk over it on a boardwalk along the famous Koukounaries beach. At the end of this path you will find your starting point.
Round Kanapitsa Peninsula:
An easy walk to the island’s peninsula (Length 4.9 km; duration 2h; altitude 10 to 90m)
Point of departure is the bus stop 12 in the direction of Koukounaries. Pass the beaches Tzaneria and Kanapitsa; on your left you will see a signpost to Koutsouri Beach; about half way around the peninsula you will find a bench dedicated to the memory of Helen Dunlop; keep on walking and you will find yourself in the area around Vromolimnos; upon reaching the ring road at bus stop 13, turn right and in 200m distance you will find the starting point.
Evagelistrias Monastery & the Churches of St. Charalmbos, St. Apostolos and St. Dimitrios:
A rather long-distance walk to Skiathos historical churches. (Length 7 km; duration 3h; altitude 150 to 405m)
The Church of Zoodohos Pigi is this walk’s starting point, just before Evagelistria monastery. A path behind the church will lead you to the monastery; follow the red signs along the road, and continue straight ahead until you reach St. Charalambos monastery; cross the courtyard. At the first junction turn left to the church of St. Apostolos; walk down the old path to Kryo Pygadi; from this point onwards, an asphalt road will take you to the churches of St. Nektarios and St. Dimitrios. Return to your starting point passing the church of the Archangels.
source: visitgreece
