Skiathos is a 46 sq Km long island in Greece. This island has some very beautiful beaches worth visiting on cheap holidays Skiathos. The 7th best beach in the world Koukounaries lies on the island. Though Skiathos is a small island but it has over 60 lovely beaches to offer its visitors. Summertime during the months of July and August are the ideal for cheap holidays Skiathos. This island is a bit difficult to reach but yet it is packed with tourists in the summer months.

This lush green island is just perfect for cheap package holidays to Skiathos. One can relax on the numerous beaches, explore the island or indulge in water sports. The main livelihood of the people of Skiathos are tourism and agriculture. Olives, walnuts and fruits are grown here in abundance. On cheap package holidays to Skiathos one must try the local wine and the local honey of the island. The Skiathos town which is the capital of the island still remains traditional.

The main attractions of the island of Skiathos on cheap holidays Skiathos are the various churches, cathedrals and monasteries of the island. The Cathedral having the relics and icons of the island is the most important attraction on cheap holidays Skiathos. The church of Mary of The Lake and the churches of Agios Nikolas and Agios Fanarios are very important sights. Holidays to Skiathos are very popular among Scandinavians, British, Italians, Germans, Swiss, Dutch and Greeks. You will get all cuisines on the island of Skiathos and must try the local specialty ‘Skopelos cheese pie’.