Skiathos

Italian Tourist Severely Injured by Jet Blast at Skiathos Airport

A 52-year-old Italian tourist was severely injured on the island of Skiathos on Monday, August 10 after being knocked down by the powerful jet blast of a departing aircraft. According to initial reports, the force of the engine blast caused...

Greece Feels Like Home: Inside Kate Hudson’s Getaway to Athens

For Hollywood star Kate Hudson, a summer getaway to Greece isn't just a vacation—it is an annual family tradition. For decades, the actress has treated the Aegean as her second home, frequently spending her summers alongside her mother, Goldie...

Skiathos Revives Its Winemaking Legacy

The island of Skiathos in Greece, renowned for its picturesque beaches and vibrant atmosphere, is reviving its ancient wine production as it gains recognition as a gastronomic destination in the Sporades. Mayor Thodoris Tzoumas has highlighted the island’s unique culinary...

The World’s Oldest Lighthouse Once Stood in Pelion, Greece

Few people are aware that the deadly Lefteris Reef located off the coast of the peninsula of Pelion in Greece, where many ships have come to grief, was the site of the oldest lighthouse in the world—more ancient even...

Greece’s Skiathos Launches Smart Tourism System to Manage Visitor Pressure

Greece’s Skiathos is adopting a new Tourism Intelligence System to help local authorities better understand visitor activity, manage seasonal pressure, and plan for more sustainable tourism growth. The new system will allow local authorities on the Sporades island in the...

Skiathos: A Tapestry of History, Forests, Beaches, and the Iconic Airport

Skiathos, the jewel of the Aegean, is renowned globally for its pristine beaches and unique natural beauty. It is the most cosmopolitan island of the Northern Sporades. Despite the rapid growth of tourism on the island in recent decades,...

Skiathos Crowned Europe’s Second Most Beautiful Island by Lonely Planet

According to Lonely Planet, Skiathos is the quintessential destination for travelers dreaming of the perfect Greek beach. In its latest rankings of the "12 Best Islands in Europe," the guide placed Skiathos at an impressive second place, second only...

Greece’s Skiathos Airport: The Ultimate Takeoff and Landing Thrill

A recent report ranks the Alexandros Papadiamantis Airport on the island of Skiathos as one of the worst airports in the world in terms of location. The report contains airports located in areas that are actually not appropriate, are too...

Donkey Sanctuary on Skiathos Fights to Protect Greece’s Forgotten Helpers

On the northern side of Skiathos—an island in the Aegean Sea—near the secluded beach of Megalos Aselinos, a quiet but determined effort is underway to protect one of Greece’s most iconic but often overlooked animals—the donkey. Donkey Club Skiathos, run...

Skiathos Navigates Tourism Growth With Focus on Sustainability, Quality

The picturesque Greek island of Skiathos is celebrating another robust season of tourism, as officials and local business leaders highlight a concerted effort to balance rising visitor numbers alongside a strategic shift toward sustainability, improved accessibility, and premium quality...