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Skiathos Trail 02 - Ships and Airplanes
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Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Paths of Greece
This route was designed to enable hikers to easily cross the old boatyards and also to observe the famous airport of Skiathos from different points of view.
This route was designed to enable hikers to easily cross the old boatyards and also to observe the famous airport of Skiathos from different points of view. At the same time, it showcases historical spots, such as springs, small chapels and archaeological sites. The main land use across the route is olive groves.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Agios Ioannis Theologos Church (Pyrgos)Xanemos Beach
Water Fountain of Agios Ioannis in Pyrgos
Agios Ioannis Theologos Church (Pyrgos)
Drinking Water Fountain
Skiathos Airport viewpoint
Xanemos Beach
Agios Georgios Wetland
Skiathos Airport Viewpoint
Agios Georgios Shipyard
Mylos ston Ai Giorgi
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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Reasonably usable, but not completely accessible.
The section of the route from the port to the airport viewing point is fully accessible, with flat ground, sidewalks and asphalt road that is turned into a pedestrian road at certain times of the day.
The section of the route from the airport viewing point to Xanemos beach consists of a road without sidewalk and a path with uneven terrain and some parts with steep terrain, which make the section unsuitable for people with mobility problems. The technical difficulty of this part is not especially demanding, so people with mild mobility problems and basic hiking experience can complete it.
Keep in mind that this route is linear, so visitors have to hike the route back, or find another form of transportation to take them back to the port.
Completely accessible and fully usable.
Hearing impaired people may find difficult the parts of the route that can have traffic.
Reasonably usable, but not completely accessible.
The section of the route from the port to the airport viewing point is accessible, with flat ground, sidewalks and asphalt road that is turned into a pedestrian road at certain times of the day, so that visually impaired people can feel safe while walking.
The rest of the route is not recommended due to the lack of clear boundaries. The whole of the route is not recommended to blind persons because of the lack of handrails.
Completely accessible and fully usable.
People with cognitive disabilities may find difficult the parts of the route that can have traffic.
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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