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Photogallery of Skiathos Island, Greece
Top sigths of Greece
Peloponnese Peninsula is an important tourist object of Greece. There are many legends connected with the peninsula. Most of them are about the ancient city of Corinth and its grandiose temples and acropolis. The temples of Athena and Apollo have survived in best condition. Both the temples were constructed in the 6th century BC. Macedonia is another popular tourist destination. This part of Greece is not only rich in historic landmarks, but is also very beautiful. Spectacular waterfalls, ruins of ancient settlements, odea and oases – you will see all these and even more in Macedonia. Crete Island is simply adored by travellers as this is a wonderful place with rich history. The most famous sights of the island include Minotaur Labyrinth, Minos Palace and around a hundred of other ancient monuments that tell more about Greek gods and heroes. Every city and region in Greece can strike visitors with their rich heritage and share many interesting stories about past centuries.
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Chapters of the guide to Skiathos Island
Cuisine and top restaurants
You can't immerse yourself in the culture of a country without trying its traditional cuisine. Despite the fact that Skiathos is not a big island, there are a lot of taverns. They are local catering establishments. What's interesting, they are always full of people, especially in the evening. Locals finish their working day and meet with friends in taverns. They have a meal, drink local alcohol and chat under folk … Open 
Traditions and mentality of Skiathos Island
While communicating with Skiathos inhabitants remember that they have different gestures. For example, don’t pretend like you are brushing off the dust of the lapel of the jacket. Locals can perceive it as an insult. When locals want to say «no», they raise their eyebrows and their whole head upwards, while softly clicking with their tongue. When Greeks signal to somebody to join them, they extend their arms … Open
Travel guide to Skiathos Island
Skiathos is considered a magnificent destination for a family vacation. The island is rich in beautiful beaches and picturesque places for walking. Moreover, it offers excellent conditions for active recreation and various types of sport. The island is a part of a unique marine reserve with dolphins and seals being its main inhabitants. Travelers are always welcome to attend special excursions and watch these … Open
Skiathos Island for children - what to visit
Skiathos is a perfect place for those children who love history and long walks. There are still many attractions of different eras which are surrounded by rich nature. The island is not touched by civilization, you can come here and feel like Robinson Crusoe. Skiathos took part in the events of the Greco-Persian Wars, was occupied by the Roman Empire, conquered by Venetians, invaded by Turks and finally became a part … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
One of the most popular souvenirs from Skiathos is a bottle of olive oil. It is widely produced and used on Skiathos. It is not obvious because you won't find a Greek kitchen without a couple of olive oil bottles. Greek cooks add it to almost all of the dishes. However, tourists can buy it in souvenir packages in the shape of amphorae or famous Greek characters. Moreover, you can buy it in a 1-litre bottle or 3 or … Open
Best beaches
Beautiful beaches are among the distinctive features of Skiathos. Lalaria Beach is one of the most popular on the island. This beach is named after snow-white pebble-stone covering it and is surrounded with amazing inaccessible cliffs. The coast is only accessible via water way, which is very risky in windy weather. There are lots of cliffs located along the coast and under water, while the island’s symbol is a … Open
