Achladies, Kanapitsa & Tzaneria in Skiathos

Achladies is a very popular beach for package travellers with fine golden sand and inviting waters. Achladies is the first of a series of really nice beaches, you could say that this is where paradise begins.

The beach in Achladies.

Above the beach are a bunch of package holiday hotels, some with pools and beautiful views of the sea. There are also several tavernas here. Taxi boats to Skiathos Town (4 km) depart fairly regularly, and buses of course also run. If you are going to take the bus to Achladies, get off at bus stop 10.

Achladies beach in the other direction.

ACCOMMODATION IN ACHLADIES

Although many hotels are booked by the package industry, there are plenty of rooms for those travelling independently. Below are tips for good hotels in Achladies.

Book Elenis Village here »

Book Villa Teozenia here »

Book other hotels in Achladies here »

Just after Achladies is the peninsula of Kanapitsa where there are two or three small beaches of good quality. Tzaneria is the best of the beaches. Kanapitsa beach is very narrow, the sun beds are almost out in the water, but it is very beautifully situated. If you are taking the bus to Tzaneria and Kanapitsa, get off at bus stop 12.

Tzaneria beach in one direction.

Tzaneria beach in the other direction.

Kanapitsa beach is just after Tzaneria beach.

Do not miss Kolios beach, which you can read about here »

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