Skiathos Old Port & Town
Παλιό Λιμάνι Σκιάθου
An old harbor where fishing boats and tour boats dock. Behind it, the old town's stone-stepped lanes, lined with whitewashed walls and red roofs, are full of tavernas and small shops.
The Old Port lies on the west side of the Bourtzi Peninsula and is the departure point for island boat tours, water taxis, and fishing boats. A row of seafood tavernas lines the shore, and watching the sunset by the water over grilled octopus in the evening is the island's most classic pastime. Behind the old port, the hillside is the old town of Skiathos. Its stone-stepped alleys are lined with white walls, blue shutters, and bougainvillea. Papadiamantis Street and the parallel lanes are the main streets, where shops, cafés, and nightclubs cluster. You can climb the steps to the area around the Agios Nikolaos bell tower for views over the harbor and the red-tiled rooftops. The town is small and can be explored entirely on foot. Boat tours can also be booked at the Old Port pier.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Papadiamantis House Museum
- Bourtzi
- Evangelistria Monastery
- Tsougria
- Lalaria Beach
- Kastro (Skiathos Castle)
- Big Aselinos Beach
- Strofilia Lake