General Information

Skiathos, according to tradition got its name because it is the "shadow of Mount Athos" (dil.tou Ag. Oros) is the westernmost island of the Sporades, is situated between the coast of Magnesia and Skopelos.
The humble island Papadiamanti surrounded by the Aegean, with many large and small bays, lush, loaded with pine trees, vines and fruit trees, has plenty to offer beauty.

The beaches, landscapes, capes and foremost the capital of the island are all covered with the legends of the tradition and history, both charming and gave us very favorite author in his own characteristic and memorable style.


The island has an excellent climate and well developed tourist infrastructure, which can combine a cosmopolitan vacation at the same time relax and rest in a natural environment.

The first inhabitants of the island were the Pelasgians and later settled there by Chalcis.

Then he was a member of A and VAthinaikis Alliance and then conquered by the Macedonians.

By weakening the sovereignty of Macedonia, Skiathos suffered the raids of King Attalus of Rhodes and tiy Philip E, who also destroyed the ancient city, not to exploit the enemies after its original position.

In the 2nd century BC bow, and all Greece to the military superiority of Rome, but Anthony in 42 BC will assign to the Athenians, who will restore the democracy in Skiathos.


Throughout the Middle Ages the island was strongly tested by the pirates. In the fall of Byzantium by the Franks was barony.

Then came the Venetian rule until 1538, when it was conquered by the Turks. Of all the invasions and conquerors passed through the territories, suffered considerable damage, but managed to retain its Greek identity, which in the uprising of '21 showed a significant center, where many have fled seeking asylum Greeks. When the Turks tried to retake the island, defeated by state.


The Kapodistrias 1929, founded a new town near the fort Bourtzi and the Greek School. The schools of the island attended the writers of the 18th-19th century, and Epiphanius, Stefan Dimitriadis Papadiamantis and Moraitidis.