Skiathos

Skiathos is the entry point and main island of the . Although it is neither the biggest nor the most attractive of the Sporades islands, because it is the first port of call for most ferries and possesses the sole airport, most tourists don't venture beyond Skiathos.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Skiathos Airport ‘Alexandros Papadiamantis’ and Papadiamanti Ancestral Home.

Aerodrome
Photo: Mrcsifkin, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Skiathos Alexandros Papadiamantis Airport is an airport on the island of , . Its 5,341-foot runway is able to accommodate aircraft up to the size of a Boeing 757-200. is situated 3½ km east of Skiathos.

Museum
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Papadiamantis House Museum is a in in the , , dedicated to the Greek writer Alexandros Papadiamantis. Following his death, his house was transformed into a modern museum with displays related to his life and attracts many visitors.

Monastery
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The Monastery of the Annunciation, commonly known as the Evangelistria Monastery, is a monastery dedicated to the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary which sits on a hillside some 4 km north of on the Greek island of . is situated 3 km northeast of Skiathos.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Skiathos and Kalyvia.

Town
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is a city on the island of in the belonging to . town has a school, a lyceum, a gymnasium, many churches, banks, a post office, and a square.

Village
Photo: Μοναχικός Λέων, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a village, which is situated 3 km northeast of Skiathos.

Skiathos

Latitude
39.16667° or 39° 10′ north
Longitude
23.46667° or 23° 28′ east
Population
5,800
Elevation
314 metres (1,030 feet)
IATA airport code
JSI
Open location code
8GF55F88+MM
Geo­Names ID
253642
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Satellite Map

Discover Skiathos from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From French to Greek—“Skiathos” goes by many names.
  • French: “Île de Skiathos”
  • Greek: “Nísos Skíathos”
  • Greek: “Σκίαθος”

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