Sightseeing
Tourists can visit spots like the house of the great Greek author Alexandros Papadiamantis, Bourtzi, the Castle of Skiathos as well as the traditional greek orthodox churches and monasteries.
Bourtzi
Bourtzi is a small peninsula that seperates the new from the old port of Skiathos. You will see the remnants of the old castle that was built in 1207 from the Grizi brothers. Today, there’s a cafe that many people choose to drink their coffee and enjoy the view to the port of Skiathos.
Churches & Monasteries
- Byzantine Church of Christ
- Holy Monastery of Evangelistria
- Old Monastery of Panaghia Ekonistria
- Old Monastery of Panaghia Kechrià
- Church of Panaghia Limnià
- Church of Tris Ieràrches
Papadiamantis’ house-museum
The museum was also his house that he lived and wrote his novels from 1879. Alexandros Papadiamantis was a famous greek writer and his house is located at 80 meters from the east port of Skiathos.