According to Lonely Planet, in its latest rankings, Skiathos is the best destination for travelers dreaming of the perfect ...

If you love Mykonos, but don’t love crowds or extortionate prices, we’ve got just the dupe for you. Skiathos, a Greek island in the Sporades archipelago, has showstopper beaches, azure waters and ...

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With nearly 70 beaches and a lively capital town, Skiathos is an ideal chill-out island. Don't expect classical sites and Greek culture, but it's hard to beat for sun, sand and facilities. In Skiathos ...

Koukounaries means "pine cones", and this one-mile-long crescent of fine golden sand is backed by dense coniferous woods and a lagoon. Deep blue crystal clear water, pine-scented air and stunning ...

Marc Dubin has been writing about Greece for more than three decades, Cyprus in excess of two. He is the author of several books including the Insight and Rough Guides to Greece, the Greek Islands, ...