Car Hire Odysseys In Skiathos

T he Greek island of              Skiathos Airport Mini Guide:       Skiathos has long been a                                           favourite destination for       Skiathos Airport is the main       holidaymakers looking for sun in      airport serving the island of      the fun. Most tourists who travel     Skiathos and is a major base for   to Skiathos do so with the            a number of international          intention of soaking up the           airlines including Olympic         wonderful weather, as well as the     airlines, XL Airways and Monarch   fascinating historical sights.        Airlines.                          Limited public transport on the                                          island of Skiathos however, means     Things To See/Do in Skiathos:      car hire is more of a necessity                                          than a luxury. Renting a car in       With a stunning location in the    Skiathos allows you to break free     beautiful Sporades Island group,   from the confines of your resort      it’s easy to see why Skiathos is   and experience the best of the        such a big hit with summer sun     island’s beaches as well as its       seekers. Despite its compact       rich cultural heritage. Skiathos      size, (measuring just 6km in       boasts a total of 60 beaches,         width and 11km in length),         each serving up all the               Skiathos offers visitors more      ingredients for the perfect lazy      than enough exciting car hire      sun holiday. The attractions of       drives. Before hitting the         Skiathos don’t end on its shores      island’s beautiful beaches, it’s   however. Driving inland with your     worth exploring the sights of the  Skiathos car hire and you’ll          capital Skiathos Town. Strolling   encounter history and nature at       along the seafront, you’ll be      its finest. The following is a        seduced by the wonderful seafood   guide to car hire adventures on       restaurants and sparkling yachts   the paradise island of Skiathos.      that line the marina. After a                                            spot of sightseeing, it’s time to  take a quick spin in your             desserts such as marzipan, honey   Skiathos car hire to one of the       and almond sweets and crunchy      island’s 60 beautiful beaches.        walnut pie.                        Koukinares is perhaps the most                                           famous, an impressive 2km sweep       Day Trips/Events in Skiathos:      of white sands and crystal clear                                         turquoise waters. Here a              While on the island of Skiathos,   wonderful array of water sports       take full advantage of cheap       is on offer for active outdoorsy      Skiathos car hire by including a   types.                                trip to Kastro, the island’s                                             pretty medieval capital in your    Eating Out in Skiathos:               itinerary.                                                                                                  Greek cuisine may have found its      Skiathos is renowned for its       way onto the dining tables of         lively nightlife and social        restaurants and homes across the      scene. Over the summer months,     world, but it’s always good to        there’s always something exciting  sample the local fare in all of       going on, whether it’s the         its authenticity at a local           traditional celebration of the     taverna. No visit to Skiathos         Assumption of the Virgin (14th     should be considered complete         and 15th August) or the myriad     without sampling delicious treats     cultural festivals taking place    such as freshly caught grilled        across the island, you’re          fish, tasty Gyro barbequed meat       guaranteed to be swept up in the   in pitta bread and sugary sweet       party mood.                        About the Author Fiona writes for Argus Car Hire and Car Hire Greece Published At: www.Isnare.com