Guide to Aghia Paraskevi

'Sandy beaches brimming with watersports and cruise trips, Aghia Paraskevi combines serious chilling with serious fun.'

If you've come to Aghia Paraskevi seeking a deserted, Robinson Crusoe kind of beach, you're in the wrong place. Because here, in this stunning location in southern Skiathos, the beaches are more holiday playground than private paradise. Suitcase opened, sun and swimgear grabbed, you only have to shimmy down to the sands to realise that virtually anything goes here, whether you want to pump up the adrenalin or just that holiday lilo. Lie back and enjoy the view. Try your hand at water-skiing or even daredevil paragliding? Take a cruise to magical Lalaria beach or medieval Kastro village. Whatever you end up doing, this place has got everything you need to make it happen. When you tire of the sands, there's always the option of a bus or water taxi into Skiathos Town. Crammed with classy boutiques and galleries, craft stores and cheerful souvenir shops, it's brilliant for mailing those postcards or treating yourself to some luxurious luggage. Then, shopping sorted, sit at a waterfront cafe and eye the sleek yachts gliding in and out of the harbour. Fancy a night out? Stay on till evening, when countless bars and music spots light up the dark. For more relaxed evenings, stay close to home. Take a stroll to peaceful Platanias village with its family-run tavernas to dine on deep-fried kalamari and the island's speciality of sweet walnut pie. Furnished with a warm, moonlit sky, who could want more?

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