Villas in Skiathos

Luxurious hilltop Skiathos villas near the ocean

If you want to spend an amazing holiday in a paradisiacal place with extravagant villas near the Aegean Sea, you have to visit the small Greek island of Skiathos. It is one of the Sporades islands in the region of Thessaly. The villas in Skiathos are located at the top of the hills and around the coast. They provide you with an extraordinary view of the beautiful blue ocean and the beautiful forests with pine and olive trees. All this and many incredible activities make this place the dream destination for an unforgettable holiday.

Dream villas with amazing pools

For your stay, you can find a variety of luxurious villas in Skiathos with a traditional rustic style with high wooden ceilings and blue framed windows. You can also go for modern-style villas with:

• Infinity-edge pools
• Modern kitchens and bathrooms
• Wi-Fi

This is the perfect place for you to relax in the warm sunshine by the pool or in the calm waters of the beach just a few metres away from the villas. You'll feel like you've stepped into the Mamma Mia movie! Don't wait any longer and book your villa on this island that seems to have been touched by the Greek gods themselves.

Skiathos for beach lovers

The small island of Skiathos has the most exotic and impressive beaches in Greece. Covered with soft white sand and crystal-clear waters adorned with coral. Booking villas near the beach in Skiathos is the perfect idea for beach lovers. Among the best, you can find Koukounaries Beach, south of the city, and one of the most popular and wide beaches of Skiathos. You can also find another exciting beach on the northern side, Lalaria. It’s a natural area with sea caves and turquoise water where you can go on a boat adventure. If you want a beach with umbrellas and sunbeds, you should go to Kanapitsa on the southeast coast. Here you will find water sports such as diving, windsurfing and water skiing, and a dock where children can dive in the water. Stop by the restaurant with the family and enjoy a delicious Mediterranean meal. The city also has many other impressive beaches and activities you can enjoy on this amazing holiday.

Skiathos for party lovers

Besides being rich in beaches, Skiathos has the best places for a fun night out. Comfortable bars and clubs along the coast are open until the early morning hours, so you can have fun all night long. At GinFish, you will find an elegant aesthetic with a magnificent view of the sea and a list of cocktails made with the best ingredients. Cocktails with white tequila and a mixture of vanilla, pineapple and lemon to cocktails with Irish whiskey and agave combined with mango and lime will be some of the delights you can try. Some bars also organise dance parties on the beach. The city invites famous DJs to liven up the parties during the summer and have fun with your friends.

1. Practice diving in clear waters
2. Enjoy a movie at the cinema
3. Eat at Borzoi
4. Purchase at Achinos
5. Treat Yourself at Fregio
6. Do YOGAqua
7. Take an amazing yacht tour

1. Practice diving in clear waters

Explore the depths of the beautiful waters of Skiathos. The town has a diving centre operating in the Koukounaries area where courses are offered for all ages and levels. You can obtain carefully selected new equipment for you and your children to explore the beautiful reefs and less inhabited islands. Diving can also be done at night with proper guidance if you wish. It's a trip that will leave you impressed with the great marine life of the Aegean Sea.

2. Enjoy a movie at the cinema

Located in the heart of Skiathos, on Papadiamanti Street, you will find an open-air cinema where you can enjoy a good film under the stars. The cinema offers comfortable chairs, a bar and a sandwich cart for you to eat during the film. If the temperature is low, the cinema also provides blankets for you to cuddle up with your partner. You can accompany the experience with a glass of wine or a beer to make things more pleasant. Book a villa for rent in Skiathos today!

3. Eat at Borzoi

Enjoy a variety of flavours and a gourmet experience in the city's most emblematic nightclub, Borzoi. It’s a cosmopolitan place that combines contemporaneity with the bohemian heritage of Skiathos, where you will be able to eat fresh Mediterranean food and international dishes. The restaurant has a patio decorated with beautiful lights hanging from the ceiling and walls, excellent for going out at night for dinner and to refresh yourself with a few drinks.

4. Purchase at Achinos

During your city tour, you should visit Achinos, an organic shop in the centre of Papadiamanti. You can buy herbs, bottles of wine, olive oil, nuts and gluten-free, vegan products to take back to your private villa in Skiathos. You can also buy some accessories, such as jewellery and decorative items, that you can take home as a souvenir.

5. Treat Yourself at Fregio

Come to Fregio and enjoy the great variety of flavours this gelateria has for you. You can find options like pistachio, chocolate, almond, mocha and biscuits, as well as fruit ice creams like mango, lemon and watermelon. It is a fantastic place to eat delicious ice cream outdoors and enjoy the sunset. The place also offers delicious coffee and waffles that you can't miss.

6. Do YOGAqua

Do yoga on water! A combination of yoga with stand-up paddle-boarding, where you will perform a series of poses that will put your body muscles to work. It's a fun fitness activity for all ages where you'll perform dozens of perfectly aligned poses that will improve your yoga skills. During the practice, you'll be floating on an anchored board so you don't stray. It's a great opportunity to stay in shape during the holidays.

7. Take an amazing yacht tour

Take your wonderful day to a close and ride on a luxury yacht from Skiathos to the island of Skopelos. A unique opportunity where you can spend a whole day in the Aegean Sea and explore fantastic places. Your first stop will be the uninhabited island of Desa, where you can swim in the calm waters of a cave. The second stop is the beautiful Panormos Bay in Skopelos, where you can snorkel, sunbathe and eat aphrodisiac oysters. Then you will go to the fantastic Elias beach and the small port of Elios in Skopelos, where you can have lunch in the local taverns. Finally, you will stop at the island of Arkos or Tsougria and return to your villa in Skiathos. The trip offers free water and wine.