Megali Ammos Beach Skiathos

And here we are at the city beach of Skiathos Town the capital, the Megali Ammos Beach which is located in the southeastern part of the island. The center of the capital is about a couple of kilometers away.

A long stretch of golden and soft sand wedged in a beautiful bay that with its hills behind it protects it from the strong winds that blow on the Greek Islands and where it is almost impossible to find rough and wavy waters, a blue and turquoise sea up to sparkling blue, clean and crystalline with a gently sloping backdrop, perfect especially for families with children where children can have fun until they drop while adults enjoy moments of absolute relaxation perhaps with a colorful cocktail in hand.

Megali Ammos beach is very well equipped.Here you will find a wide choice of beaches with sunbeds and umbrellas, while for catering, behind the lively city of Skiathos which offers many typical taverns where you can taste the delicacies of classic Greek cuisine and local, or international restaurants, cafes where you can stop and sip a Greek coffee, typical ouzerie (our favorites) where you can try the famous mezedes (appetizers in Greek) accompanied by ouzo or tspipouro nectars, the classic drinks that are usually served when eating fish, and also souvenir shops, small minimarkets and many accommodation options that start from simple rooms for rent, to apartments or small and medium-sized hotels, in short, you will find everything you need for modernity within walking distance.

For those who love DIY and want to get away from the crowds, and yes because it must be said that especially during the summer, as Megali Ammos beach is very convenient for those who have chosen this area for their holiday in Skiathos, they can 'be quite crowded but do not worry it is so vast that there is room for everyone, towards the end of the coast to the south there is a completely free area where you can spread out your towel and enjoy with a little more relaxation and less shouting a wonderful day at the beach.

For lovers of water sports, Megali Ammos beach is ideal for trying out different activities challenging your old or new friends. Lose yourself also in the small alleys that intersect in the town of Skiathos where you can breathe an authentic Greek atmosphere.

Given its proximity to one of the largest tourist resorts on the Skiathos Island, you can also take the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful sunset cruise organized by the many tourist agencies present, or go to visit the Skopelos Island or the Alonissos Island. just after and reachable by sea, or take a stroll to the fish market or arrive at the Bourtzi Peninsula where there are the remains of the ancient Venetian castle connected to the mainland by a bridge that separates the city of Skiathos in two.

Megali Ammos in Greek means fine sand and given the shape of the beach, there was no more appropriate name!

Nothing could be easier. If you have chosen Skiathos Town as a base for your holiday in Greece, you can easily get there with a pleasant walk. If you are particularly lazy, the taxi service is an excellent alternative.

For those who have chosen a different area, the direction is south east following the main road and the signs towards Skiathos Town. If, on the other hand, you are not independent, a local bus service at different times of the day connects it to the main tourist resorts on the Skiathos Island.

A destination to be included among the things to see in Skiathos for a few hours of fun under the sun with a sea even if in the really beautiful capital and maybe to turn around the capital where you can also want to stop for dinner in one of its taverns and pull up late in one of its night spots.