The meaning of Skiathos is probably "Shadow of Athos" (skia = shadow). Mount Athos is pretty far removed from Skiathos, but the 2,000 meter high summit is in clear weather certainly visible and can therefore show a different shade of the trees Skiathos. The island is becoming more slowly discovered by tourism.
Skiathos Town (Chora) has access to two attached ports. The new port where the ferries arrive and the old harbor with fishing boats. This runs along a boulevard with many restaurants and cafes. Between the two ports is the small peninsula called Boutzi, showing the ruins of an old fort. Behind the harbor is the shopping street of Skiathos.
The famous beach of Skiathos is Koukounaries, located in the southwest in the shape of a horseshoe, surrounded by pine trees.
Skiathos Town (Chora) has access to two attached ports. The new port where the ferries arrive and the old harbor with fishing boats. This runs along a boulevard with many restaurants and cafes. Between the two ports is the small peninsula called Boutzi, showing the ruins of an old fort. Behind the harbor is the shopping street of Skiathos.
The famous beach of Skiathos is Koukounaries, located in the southwest in the shape of a horseshoe, surrounded by pine trees.