Hotels in Skiathos, Greece
Skiathos is a Greek island in the Sporades, famous for its 60+ golden beaches and a dense pine forest that meets the Aegean Sea. The climate is Mediterranean, with hot summers reaching 85°F (30°C) perfect for windsurfing at Koukounaries Beach, and mild winters around 55°F (13°C) ideal for hiking through the pine trails to the 14th-century Monastery of Panagia Eikonistria. In July and August, you can dance to live Greek bouzouki music at the bars lining the old Venetian port; for quieter days, visit in May or September when the water is still 70°F (21°C) for swimming and the island's bus routes are uncrowded.