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Skiathos Trail 14 - Forest and Sea
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Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Paths of Greece
This route takes hikers on a tour of the northwestern beaches of Skiathos through pine forests, schrublands and coastlines.
This is an easy route, without great altitude variations, moving mainly through landscapes of natural beauty, such as Mandraki, Elia and Agkistro beaches, the Aesthetic Forest of Mandraki and the ridge of Trachalomandra with a view of Koukounaries and the Strofylia wetland. It combines paths, mild traffic dirt roads and walking along the coastline. The land cover comprises mainly of agricultural land, extensive areas of natural vegetation and coniferous and broadleaf forests. This route crosses part of the Aesthetic Forest of Skiathos.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Mandraki BeachElias Beach
Agkistros Beach
Shrine
Mandraki Aesthetic Forest
Mandraki Beach
Elias Beach
Agkistros Beach
Viewpoint and rest area of Trachalomandra
Koukounaries settlement
Public transport
To move around while on the island of Skiathos you have many options. Either to use your own vehicle, rent a vehicle, travel by bus, or by taxi. For bus schedules you can visit the following link: https://www.skiathos.gr/en/transportation/moving-in-skiathos/bus.html . Information and taxi details can be found in the following link: https://www.skiathos.gr/en/transportation/moving-in-skiathos/taxi.html .
Directions
You can access Skiathos Island by ship through the following ports: Volos, Alonisos, Skopelos (Glossa), Thessaloniki, Agios Konstantinos, Mantoudi.
You can also arrive to Skiathos by flying dolphin or Catamaran High speed through the following ports: Thessaloniki, Volos, Agios Konstantinos, Alonissos, Skopelos(Glossa), Skopelos, Trikeri (Pilio)
Airline connections from Athens Airport "El. Venizelos" to Skiathos Airport "Alexandros Papadiamantis" can be found throughout the year. During summer you can access Skiathos from all over the world, by a combination of flights or directly to Skiathos.
Coordinates
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This route is not accessible to persons with walking disabilities and wheelchair users.
Completely accessible and fully usable.
This route is accessible to hearing impaired persons, but it is inaccessible to deaf persons.
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This route is not accessible to visually impaired and blind persons.
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This route is not accessible to persons with cognitive disabilities.
Equipment
Hiking boots, hat, sunscreen, long trousers, walking poles are considered essential. It is also advised not to walk alone and to always keep with you a first aid kit. A torch, and a well charged mobile phone are also advised.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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