Travel Reference
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shop. An adjacent shed of vintage olive and wine presses recalls an earlier era, long be-
fore the satellite dish was installed above the courtyard.
Moni Panagias Kounistras
MONASTERY
(Monastery of the Holy Virgin; morning-dusk)
From Troulos (bus stop 20), a road heads
4km north to the serene 17th-century Moni Panagias Kounistras, worth a visit for the fine
frescoes adorning its
katholikon
.
Activities
Diving
The small islets off the south shore of Skiathos make for great diving. Rates average €40
to €50 for half-day dives, equipment included.
The dive instructor team Theofanis and Eva of
Octopus Diving Centre
(
6944168958, 24270 24549;
www.odc-skiathos.com
; New Harbour)
lead dives around Tsougria
and Tsougriaki islets for beginners and experts alike. Call or enquire at their boat on the
new port.
Skiathos Diving Centre
(
6977081444;
www.skiathosdiving.gr
;
Papadiamanti)
is also
popular for first-time divers.
Hiking
A 6km-long hiking route begins at Moni Evangelistrias, eventually reaching
Cape
Kastro
before circling back through Agios Apostolis. Kastro is a spring mecca for
bird-
watchers
, who may spot long-necked Mediterranean shags or blue rock-thrushes skim-
ming the waves.
Sleeping & Eating
Achladies Apartments
APARTMENT $
( 24270 22486;
https://sites.google.com/site/achladiesapartments
; Achladies Bay; d/tr/f incl
breakfast €45/60/75; )
This welcoming gem, 5km south of Skiathos Town, in addi-
tion to kitchenette rooms (two-night minimum stay) with ceiling fans, features an eco-
friendly tortoise sanctuary and rambling succulent garden winding down to a sandy
beach. From here, water taxis connect with Skiathos Town and Koukounaries Beach.
Camping Koukounaries
CAMPGROUND $
