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Mamma Mia Island from Skiathos: Which Boat Trip to Skopelos?
We compare three boat trips from Skiathos to Skopelos, the Mamma Mia island, at €51 to €62 per person. What each one covers, and which to book.
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Skiathos Airport and Port to Your Hotel: Taxi, Bus or Hire Car
The airport is 2 km from Skiathos Town. How the bus, taxi and ferries work, and when a hire car is worth comparing, with the limits of what we know.
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Best Beaches on Skiathos: Koukounaries, Banana Beach and Lalaria
Koukounaries and Banana Beach are reached by bus or track; Lalaria only by boat. How to get to each, and which boat trip includes a swim at Lalaria.
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Around Skiathos by Boat: Lalaria, Kastro and Tsougria Compared
Island cruises around Skiathos cost from €48 per person for 7 hours; a private speedboat is €560 for up to 4. Which to book, and what the wind can change.
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Sailing Trip from Skiathos with Lunch: Which Boat to Book?
The day sailing trips we compare from Skiathos cost €140 to €145 per person; a private yacht is €1,500 for up to 12. What differs, and which is worth it.
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Sea Kayak and Snorkel Tour on Skiathos: Caves and Hidden Beaches
The two-hour guided sea kayak and snorkel tour on Skiathos costs €50 per person, rated 4.9 from 127 reviews. What it covers and who it suits.
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Sunset Cruise from Skiathos: Is the €38 Boat Worth It?
The Skiathos sunset cruise costs €38 per person for about 3 hours, with a drink. What it covers, a €150 alternative, and what to check.
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Wine Evening in Skiathos: Is the €73 Tasting Worth It?
The Skiathos wine evening costs €73 per person for about 3 hours, rated 4.7 from 228 reviews. Six wines, finger food, views, and what to check first.
Read the guide → Skiathos with Kids: Easy Beaches, Boat Days and What to Skip
Shallow beaches reached by bus, and which boat trips fit children: a 3-hour sunset cruise, 7-hour island days, a 2-hour kayak. What to check first.
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Skopelos and Alonissos in One Day from Skiathos: Worth the 9 Hours?
Two nine-hour boat trips from Skiathos reach Skopelos and Alonissos for €62 per person. What you see, what you skip, and which to book.
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