Diamandi Beach Skiathos

The hidden Diamandi beach also called Diamanti beach and still by the locals Koutseri beach, we find it in the southernmost part on the west coast of the splendid Skiathos Island. Just five kilometers from the capital Skiathos Town.

Isolated (and then you will understand why when we tell you how to reach it) in a still uncontaminated and intact natural context, it presents itself with a harvested coastline of gold-colored sand mixed with small pebbles, clean and crystalline waters, a sea that goes from emerald to turquoise until it becomes sparkling blue towards the open sea, a typical color that only the Aegean Sea can offer and depths that descend slowly for the first few meters from the shore.

Near the Diamanti beach, the landscape in the summer is barren and almost lunar while the nearby promontory behind it is exactly the opposite, full of luxuriant vegetation and the contrast makes this part of Skiathos truly special and almost heavenly.

It is equipped with a few sunbeds and umbrellas at a cost of more or less € 10 a day but given its small size there aren't that many, so if you want to spend a comfortable day and not have to lie down with your towel, go there in the morning also because in the afternoon the boats begin to arrive with the tourists who have decided to reach it with a boat excursion that also touches the beach of Koukounaries and the beach of Lalaria where most of the people mainly stop.

As far as catering is concerned, there is only one tavern which usually prefers boat customers but which will still be able to give you support for something fresh to drink and delight your palate with dishes of classic traditional Greek or territorial cuisine.

Snorkelers will have a blast discovering the marine fauna and flora of Diamandi beach, so make sure to pack fins, a mask and a snorkel in your backpack.

Here comes the beauty but as always the effort will then be amply rewarded with beauty. You have three ways to reach Diamandi beach, one is by sea or with your own boat if you are among the luckiest, or with one of the excursions that are organized by the island's tourist agencies.

The second opportunity instead is by land. It's essential to have your own vehicle, whether it's a car or a scooter, it doesn't matter, it always depends on your holiday concept. You get up to a certain point via a paved road, keep the capital as a point of reference and from there head south-west following the road signs. You will reach where the road ends and you will find yourself in front of a closed gate, from here you can proceed only on foot. Follow the path which is actually quite impervious but surrounded by greenery with a dirt road that goes downwards and in about ten minutes of walking you will have arrived.

In this regard, we recommend that you have tennis shoes and avoid flip flops for the descent because you could slip and ruin your holiday in Skiathos. Even if you have children or motor problems, be very careful.

A third option could also be to take advantage of one of the many taxi boats that will allow you to independently reach many wonderful coves throughout Skiathos.

The adventure to Diamanti beach is definitely challenging if you decide to do it on foot, but believe us, the reward will go even beyond your expectations, so mark it among the things to see in Skiathos.