'A dream spot for sun and sand devotees, Troulos Bay combines balmy days with a truly rural setting.'
Lying on the south coast in a flurry of picturesque olive groves and rolling farmland, Troulos Bay is a perfect haven for sun and sand devotees of all ages. The beach is utter bliss - an arch of sumptuous yellow sand gradually sweeping into warm waters so transparent you can see the seabed shining through them. Plunge and paddle in the bay and then hit your sunlounger for dreamy days coddled by the warmth of the sun. If all this sounds too easy, swap the beach for a bus or boat into Skiathos Town for a fix of retail therapy or lively nightlife. Or commune with nature by exploring the magical countryside around Troulos, perhaps by visiting pretty Kounistra monastery or one of the smaller coves indented in the headland. When your appetite's up, retire to one of Troulos' excellent tavernas – either by the beach or inland in the village centre. Take a seat and dine on fresh fish like seabass or red mullet, plucked from the Aegean the very same day. Wash it down with some of Skiathos' beloved Boutari wine and another island delicacy – sweet walnut pie smothered in vanilla ice cream. Later on, round off the day by joining a sunset cruise around the nearby coastline, taking in views of the tiny islet of Troulonissa, which lends Troulos its name. Relax on deck, ouzo in hand, and let those last remaining cares drift out to sea as the dimming rays cast the cliffs and coves in a dusky glow.
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Recommended Troulos hotels and apartments
Troulos hotels and apartments
Our hotels and apartments in Troulos include Boudouriani Apartments, Christakis Studios And Apartments, Hotel Astoria, Hotel Troulos Bay, Villa Maria and Villa Rosa Apartments.
More Skiathos holiday destinations
Looking for holidays in Skiathos? Our Skiathos holiday destinations include Achladies Bay, Aghia Paraskevi, Evangelistria, Kanapitsa, Kolios Beach, Koukounaries, Megali Ammos, Skiathos Resorts, Skiathos Town and Troulos.
Beaches
The long stretches of Troulos' golden sandy beach dissolve gently into the warm waters of the Aegean Sea, watched by elegant pine trees and the hot Greek sun. Watersports are on offer if you need a break from the rigours of sunbathing.
Eating out
For a delicious meal, there are several local tavernas and a beach taverna to choose from. Fresh fish is popular on 'Specials' boards all over Skiathos, including Troulos Bay. The most common catches of the day are lobster, red mullet, seabass and even octopus for those with an adventurous palate. For a daytime snack, head for a 'kafenio' - a traditional Greek cafe, where you can enjoy all sorts of liquid treats, from tea to beer, from soft drinks to ouzo.
Nightlife
When the sun goes down, there are a few bars in which to have a drink and also a music bar above the supermarket to dance the night away in.
Shopping
For shopping in the area there is a handy supermarket for all your groceries and a couple of local shops to browse around. Skiathos Town is the best place for shopping on the island - from sophisticated boutiques to department stores, it's got everything. Local arts and crafts make wonderful gifts and authentic souvenirs.
Local information
Experience life as a local by taking a leisurely walk through the beautiful olive groves and farmland surrounding Troulos Bay. If you've bought your sea legs, hop aboard one of the various boat trips to other islands around Skiathos or to other parts of the island itself. Sunset cruises are a romantic way to take to the waves and admire the stunning eruptions of reds and oranges that fill the sky at dusk.
Location
9-10 km west of Skiathos Town
Transfer time
30 minutes
Recommended
Luxury
