This blog is set up to help you on planning your travel to Skiathos, getting the best deals and travel tips.

About Skiathos

Skiathos in the Sporades islands can be reached by ferry from from Volos and Agios Konstantinos as well as direct Flights from the UK. You can see the island Skopelos which is visable from Skiathos. The Airport is in northeast of the island and is served by Olympic Air flights from both Athens and Thessaloniki, other airlines fly charter from European countries which includes the UK, France, Austria, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Denmark and Norway.

Saturday 20 February 2016

Skopelos Mama Mia island

Skopelos, fly there with loloflights from Bournemouth & Manchester, B737500 31in seat pitch and free in-flight sandwich, also if you book soon you will get freebaggage offer

Friday 19 February 2016

Seat pitches on flights from UK to Greece Sardine Class?

On the sunshine Leisure routes you will be suprised at different economy seat pitches, most people don't check before they fly, but with a little knowledge comes power



AirX    on the     B737500  is 31 inches  Book  Loloflights.com Flights to Greece frm Manchester & Bournemouth
EasyJet on the       A319   is      29 inchs    Book  Easyjet.com
ThomasCook         B757200 is  29-30 inches  Book  www.flythomascook.com
ThomsonAirlines     B737800 is  28 inches  Book Flytui.com
ThomsonAirlines     B757200 is  28 inches   Book Flytui.com
British Airways       Various    is  30-31 inches  BA.com
B757-200 mainstay of Holiday companies
for the last 30 years.
only 120 seats in the AirX B737-500.

info from https://www.tuifly.com/Select.aspx

Monday 15 February 2016

Skopolos fly to Skiathos and then a short Ferry ride

The island of Skopolos made famous by the film Mama Mia, is a delight,

You have to fly to Skiathos and then take the short ferry ride across,

Beaches   Many coves and Beaches with blue crystal clear waters. Sandy or shingle, secluded ones ideal for naturist s  or others with traditional Taverna's or plenty of oppertunity for snorkeling care free swimming, many have sun beds  with umbrellas and organised sea sports, There is a good bus service from the Quayside next to the Taxi rank or hire a car or mopeds,  Some can only be reached by foot or from the sea. .
The taxi rank  and bus stop by the quayside and  this is a good starting point to reach the beach of your choice. Bus services are regular and fairly good and operate along the coastal road; a link for the time table here..
Also available for hire are runabout boats from Panormos beach, equipped with outboard motors, ideal for exploring a long coastline, not readily accessible on foot, where are some beautiful, deserted coves; even the inhabited islet of Saint George, tucked in between Skopelos and Alonnissos. There is no more peaceful way of spending a day, than by taking a picnic lunch to your own private beach and share it with the seagulls.

You can fly from Gatwick, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Manchester  with
Loloflights.com  Manchester & Bournemouth
Easyjet.com  Gatwick & Manchester

Hotels   look at  http://www.skopelostravel.net/hotels/  for a good selection and overview

Friday 12 February 2016

who flys to Skiathos from the UK

Skiathos is the best airport to get to Skopolos, famous for the Mama mia film.
AirX Luxury B737500.
There are direct flights to the island or you can travel via Athens, Direct flight suppliers are:-  Loloflights.com    www.loloflights.com Fridays & Tuesdays from  Manchester  & Fridays from Bournemouth Peak season 15/7-07/10/16 flying on AirX Luxury B737500 with only 120y seats, 31inch seat pich and a free inflight snack. Lolo are also offering a Free 15kgs Baggage offer (See Below)  Thomas Cook Airlines   http://www.thomascook.com/flights/  
Newcastle, East Midlands,Stansted Thomson Airlines  Thomson Airlines Gatwick, Manchester,Birmingham, ViaAthens are:- Aegean Airlines www.aegeanair.com    London Heathrow  via Athens Olympic Airlways www.olympicair.com   London Heathrow  via Athens
Loloflights Free Baggage link  free 15kgs bag per person
Olympic Q400.


Wednesday 29 July 2015

Where to stay on Skiathos


There are many places to stay, but here are a few of the best, please shop around, you might find brokers cheaper than the hotels direct,  you could try Lolohotels.com, booking.com or tripadvisor.com


Atrium Hotel
Atrium Hotel.
4* resort tastefull resort, with suites or maisonettes; Built by the  family who built it and still continues to run it. two pools, sea views to the south. Open May–Sept.
Location: above Agía Paraskeví beach, 9km (5 miles) from town
Website: www.atriumhotel.gr  price: from €130 low-season standard double to €320 for a sea-view maisonette




Aegean Suites Hotel
Aegean Suites
Unpretentious, but good quality, the best your find in the main town,
Location: In the district of Megáli Ámmos, half a mile south-west of town
Website: www.Aegeansuites.com  from €235 per night.





Mandraki Village
Mandraki Village
Family-Hotel with a garden setting, good popular restaurant
Location:just back from Koukounariés beach
Contact: www.mandraki-skiathos.gr  
Price: from €90 per night low season to €170 peak season. 




Room at Skiathos Palace.

THE SKIATHOS PALACE HOTEL
Location: On hillside above the sea, near the Golden Sand Beach.
Websitewww.skiathos-palace.gr 
Price: From €110 per night low season  €170 per night peak season

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