The beautiful beach ofAgia Paraskevi also known as Platanias beach, we find it in thesouthwestern part of the island of Skiathos about eight kilometersfrom the capital Skiathos Town.

Located in a splendid bay, ithas a long coastline surrounded by providential trees that givenatural shade during the hottest hours, soft dark gold-colored sand,clean and transparent waters, a turquoise sea with seabeds thatgently slope down so as to attract many families with small childrenand lovers of long and relaxing swims.

It is very wellequipped with several beaches to choose from to spend a wonderful dayat the beach where you will find sunbeds, umbrellas, showers, toiletsand all possible comforts for a relaxing holiday in Skiathos. Forthose who want to stay fit even in the summer, the beach of AgiaParaskevi offers many water activities such as water skiing and funjet skis to challenge your family or old or new friends cheerfully.

As for catering, youare spoiled for choice. In fact, the village of the same namedevelops behind it, which over time has changed from a simple fishingvillage to a charming tourist resort sought after by many travellers.The town extends into a large valley with a stream that flowsthroughout the year and its architecture reflects the typicalvillages of the Greek coast with low houses decorated with colorfulflowers, tall poplar trees where you can find refreshment and relax.There is no shortage of classic taverns where you can savor thetypical and local dishes based on seafood and very fresh fish, trendyrestaurants, idle cafés where you can meet the locals and be toldfantastic stories of the island, shops for shopping, souvenir shopsfor perfect gift, and nightclubs to pull up at the crack of dawn.Even in terms of accommodation, the area is full of alternativesranging from simple rooms for rent to apartments, small hotels andluxury boutiques where you will feel like real Kings and Queens. Inshort, nothing is missing, on the beach of Agia Paraskevi you canhave everything at your fingertips with excellent and modernservices.

Many visitors decide to stay here for theirholiday in Greece rather than in the more lively capital Skiatos Townas the atmosphere despite the flow of people is important especiallyduring the summer period still manages to be friendly and familiar.

Being very popular, it is often very crowded soif you want a little more tranquility you can choose two other smallbeaches nearby or decide to rent a boat independently and coast alongthe sea in search of coves where maybe there is only you. Evenwalking enthusiasts will have some paths available to follow throughthe valley and reaching the bay of Kechria with its stupendous beach(for some the most beautiful in Skiathos) with crystal clear watersand fine soft sand and its ancient Monastery of Panagia Kechrias.

the village and thebeach take their name from the small stone church surrounded by aluxuriant garden and in the shade of secular trees which almost seemto protect it with their gigantic branches. Every year on July 27th agreat feast is celebrated with panagiria attached in honor of thesaint where you can enter directly into the spirit of the Island ofSkiathos with dances, songs and popular cuisine based on deliciousdishes and rivers of local wine. Not to be missed!

Another curiosity concerns the swans whoregularly come ashore and it will not be difficult to see them atall. Be careful when you approach them because they are known to beanimals as beautiful as they are aggressive..

It's very simple, justfollow the main road south and the road signs towards Agia Paraskevi.

If you don't have your own vehicle, you can alwaysrely on the public bus rides that arrive here from Skiathos Town andthe major seaside resorts. As always, pay attention to the timetablesthat can change according to the seasons and to be able to betterorganize your trip out of town.

A stop to be included among the things to do inSkiathos for an unforgettable day of fun and a fabulous sea.