Skiathos beaches

Beaches are Skiathos's number one attraction and that comes as no surprise; crystal-clear azure waters surrounded by hills covered in pine trees and shores made of golden sand or glistening pebbles! There are both organized and non-organized options around the island, catering to all visitors. Note that many are only accessible via the sea, served by water taxis and excursion boats.

In brief, the most famous beaches in Skiathos are Koukounaries and Lalaria.
On the southern side of the island, one will find mostly well-organized like Kanapitsa and Banana. The northern side offers more remote options, like Aselinos and Glyfoneri, which are ideal for tranquility and nudism in some cases.

Below, you will find a list of the best beaches on Skiathos Island sorted by popularity.
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Location: 13 km southwest of Skiathos Town
Description: Koukounaries is among the largest and most popular beaches in Skiathos. Surrounded by an amazing pine forest, this beach is great for relaxation.

Location: On the northern side of Skiathos
Description: Lalaria is a narrow cove with dramatic rugged cliffs and sea caves surrounded by crystalline turquoise waters. There is no road to Lalaria, so you can only visit it by boat from Skiathos Town.

Location: 7 km southwest of Skiathos Town
Description: This is a quiet organized beach with fine sand and crystalline waters, offering a wide range of water sports.

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Location: 13 km southwest of Skiathos Town
Description: Banana is a sandy beach on the western side of the island, close to Koukounaries. Some nudism is practiced in certain parts of the shore.

Location: 8 km southwest of Skiathos Town
Description: The sandy Agia Paraskevi gets very busy due to its natural beauty and facilities, among which are many beach bars and watersports centers.

Location: 8 km southwest of Skiathos Town
Description: Vromolimnos is one of the most popular and organized beaches of Skiathos. The green setting adds to the ambiance, making it an idyllic spot.

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Location: 5 km southwest of Skiathos Town
Description: This is a fully organized beach, which is very popular due to its closeness to Skiathos Town and many tourist facilities.

Location: 8 km southwest of Skiathos Town
Description: This sandy beach is organized with taverns and watersports centers. It lies in the heart of a verdant cove that shelters it from the wind.

Location: 9 km southwest of Skiathos Town
Description: Troulos is a popular, organized beach on the way to Koukounaries. It stands out for its golden sand and crystalline shallow waters which are sheltered from the wind.

Location: 6 km southwest of Skiathos Town
Description: This is a nice cove, equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas. Watersports can also be practiced there.

Location: 2 km west of Skiathos Town
Description: This is a long and organized beach that gets very busy due to its closeness to Skiathos Town.

Location: 14 km west of Skiathos Town
Description: Agia Eleni is organized with umbrellas, sunbeds, and beach bars. It gets very popular due to its closeness to Koukounaries.

Location: 13 km west of Skiathos Town
Description: Aselinos is of outstanding natural beauty and much quieter than many other beaches on the island.

Location: 2 km west Skiathos Town
Description: Ftelia is located close to Skiathos Town and offers an environment for relaxation.

Location: 5 km northeast of Skiathos Town
Description: Glyfoneri is a remote beach on the northeastern side of the island. It is rocky and can be reached through a track.

Location: 9 km southwest of Skiathos Town
Description: This is a remote beach on the southern side of Skiathos. It is not organized at all and offers a picturesque environment to relax.

Location: 15 km northwest of Skiathos Town
Description: Mandraki is a sandy beach that gets pretty windy sometimes. It is partly organized and offers an ambiance ideal for relaxation.

Location: 11 km southwest of Skiathos Town
Description: Maratha is a small sandy beach with fine sand and crystal water. Surrounded by pine trees, this beach comprises a nice spot to relax.

Location: 5 km northeast of Skiathos Town
Description: This is a remote, unorganized beach on the northern side of the island. Due to the road leading there being challenging, only a few people reach it.

Location: Within walking distance from Skiathos Town
Description: This small pebbly beach is close to the center of Skiathos Town. Many cafeterias and taverns surround it.

Location: 8 km southwest of Skiathos Town
Description: This long sandy beach is surrounded by hotels and many tourist facilities. The waters there are crystal clear.