Beaches with Natural Shade in Skiathos

Shade: Koukounaries sits on the southwestern coast of Skiathos, about 12 km from Skiathos Town, backed by a dense pine forest that reaches the shore.

Koukounaries sits on the southwestern coast of Skiathos, about 12 km from Skiathos Town, backed by a dense pine forest that reaches the shore. The beach faces south with a moderate swell, keeping the water clear and lively. The fine, pale sand slopes gently into a broad, shallow bay, perfect for swimming.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Large lot

Certification

Blue Flag

Shade: Agia Paraskevi sits on Skiathos' north coast, a sweeping sandy bay backed by low scrub and pines, about 8 km from Skiathos Town near the hamlet of Kalyvia.

Agia Paraskevi sits on Skiathos' north coast, a sweeping sandy bay backed by low scrub and pines, about 8 km from Skiathos Town near the hamlet of Kalyvia. The beach stretches for several hundred metres, with fine gold sand and a gentle slope into clear, shallow water – ideal for families with small children.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Roadside

Shade: The bay is backed by low, pine-clad slopes, with a smattering of villas and hotel grounds behind.

Kanapitsa sits on Skiathos’s south coast, a few kilometres east of the town of Skiathos and just west of Troulos. The beach is a broad arc of soft, pale sand, lapped by moderate waves that make it pleasant for swimming without being rough.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Roadside

Shade: Kolios Beach sits on the south coast of Skiathos, about 6 km from Skiathos Town, in a sheltered bay backed by pine-covered slopes.

Kolios Beach sits on the south coast of Skiathos, about 6 km from Skiathos Town, in a sheltered bay backed by pine-covered slopes. The sand is soft and golden, the water a clear, shallow gradient that shelves gently – good for swimming and snorkelling.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Roadside

Shade: Its long, gentle curve of golden sand is backed by tamarisk trees and low-rise buildings, with shallow water that shelves gradually — ideal for families with young children.

A short walk or drive south of Skiathos Town brings you to Megali Ammos, the nearest sandy beach to the port. Its long, gentle curve of golden sand is backed by tamarisk trees and low-rise buildings, with shallow water that shelves gradually — ideal for families with young children.

Type

Other

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Roadside

Shade: A broad sweep of pale sand meets moderately lively water, backed by low cliffs and a fringe of tamarisk trees that cast dappled shade.

Tsougkrias Beach stretches along the southern coast of Skiathos, a short drive or boat hop from the main town. A broad sweep of pale sand meets moderately lively water, backed by low cliffs and a fringe of tamarisk trees that cast dappled shade. The beach faces south, catching the afternoon sun.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Roadside

Shade: On the southern coast of Skiathos, tucked between pine-clad hills and the sea, lies a modest sandy cove that goes by Katharina.

On the southern coast of Skiathos, tucked between pine-clad hills and the sea, lies a modest sandy cove that goes by Katharina. The water here is calm and clear, thanks to the sheltered orientation, making it a pleasant spot for a peaceful swim.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Roadside

Shade: Maratha Beach sits on Skiathos’s southeastern coast, about 3 km from Skiathos Town, tucked between pine-covered hills and the sea.

Maratha Beach sits on Skiathos’s southeastern coast, about 3 km from Skiathos Town, tucked between pine-covered hills and the sea. The beach is a sweep of soft sand, with clear water that can be moderate in wave height when the wind picks up.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Roadside

Shade: The beach sits in a small, pine-fringed cove with a mix of coarse sand and pebbles, the water clear but with moderate wave exposure.

On the southern coast of Skiathos, a short walk from the popular Koukounaries, Mega Gyalos offers a more subdued alternative. The beach sits in a small, pine-fringed cove with a mix of coarse sand and pebbles, the water clear but with moderate wave exposure.

Type

Other

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Roadside