Skiathos: Attractions and more...
Skiathos has some marvellous beaches covered with pine trees that offer a range of water sports, taverns and bars.
The Maratha Beach is a cosy little beach with fine sand and tranquil blue waters and taverns. Also, the Banana Beach is a famous beach which offers a wide range of water sports like canoeing, surfing and more.
Another interesting place is the Papadiamandis House which was the residence of famous writer Alexandro Papadiamandis. Today, it is a storehouse of his various works, personal possessions and writing tools.
The Panagia Elkonistra is a small monastery with beautiful interiors. It also hosts an annual festival featuring art works and cultural exhibitions.
The region also has some spectacular grottos by the names of Skotini, Glazia and Halkini, the most impressive being Skotini with a 20-foot cave. Visitors can look forward to exploring various sandy coves and interesting boat trips as well.
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