Today we visit the island of Skiathos which is approx. a 2-2 1/2 hr. cruise from Volos.
We left Volos at 9 pm last night and arrived in Skiathos at 8am. The captain must have taken a very slow speed to make the trip to Skiathos.
We had to take a tender from the ship to the port- a ten minute ride. The port was very scenic and beautiful.
Lots of yachts docked in the new port. The island ferries docked at the old port.
We walked along the promenade from the pier towards the old port where there were cafes, restaurants, shops and markets. Above the old port was a Church that was in Mamma Mia. We took the stairs for the hike up to the Church.
The view from the Church plaza was breathtaking- we saw the city below as well as the sea where our ship was moored.
We took another way down that let to the main pedestrian street that goes from the Post Office to the docks of the old port. Lots of people about- tourists arriving, tourists departing, cruise ship visitors and locals.
This island is my idea of a place to restful place to stay compared to the hustle and bustle of Mykonos and Santorini. It is green and the weather more mild than the Cycladic Islands. Not so many high end shops nor jewelry shops every 10 feet.
Normally we try and have lunch in every port we visit and today was no exception.
We stopped at Nikos Taverna Restaurant for a gyro and fries. The usual Greek food was also available but we wanted something simple.
After lunch we walked up towards the Post Office and then slowly headed back to the old port to take the tender back to the ship.
If I could on a future trip I would like to come back to Skiathos and also visit Skopelos.
We left Volos at 9 pm last night and arrived in Skiathos at 8am. The captain must have taken a very slow speed to make the trip to Skiathos.
We had to take a tender from the ship to the port- a ten minute ride. The port was very scenic and beautiful.
Lots of yachts docked in the new port. The island ferries docked at the old port.
We walked along the promenade from the pier towards the old port where there were cafes, restaurants, shops and markets. Above the old port was a Church that was in Mamma Mia. We took the stairs for the hike up to the Church.
The view from the Church plaza was breathtaking- we saw the city below as well as the sea where our ship was moored.
We took another way down that let to the main pedestrian street that goes from the Post Office to the docks of the old port. Lots of people about- tourists arriving, tourists departing, cruise ship visitors and locals.
This island is my idea of a place to restful place to stay compared to the hustle and bustle of Mykonos and Santorini. It is green and the weather more mild than the Cycladic Islands. Not so many high end shops nor jewelry shops every 10 feet.
view of old port from tender
new port
views from Church plaza
pedestrian area
promenade
ferry to Skopelos
new port promenade
After lunch we walked up towards the Post Office and then slowly headed back to the old port to take the tender back to the ship.
If I could on a future trip I would like to come back to Skiathos and also visit Skopelos.
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