Agia Paraskevi
Summary
- Beach Type
- Sandy
- Wave Conditions
- Moderate Waves
- Organization
- Organized
- Parking
- Roadside Parking
Description
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. Wave exposure is moderate, so there's usually a light chop but nothing daunting. Organised sections offer sunbeds and umbrellas; you'll also find a beach bar and a couple of simple tavernas serving lunch. Parking is mostly roadside along the access road, which gets busy in high season. The beach attracts a mix of families and couples, and while it can get crowded, there's enough space to spread out. If you go, bring water shoes for the hotter sand and note that the far ends are quieter, with no facilities. The sunsets here, over the sea, are particularly fine.