Katsarou Holiday Reviews

The resort was reasonably small, we enjoyed it. Nice and near Skiathos Town which was a bit more lively and quite good to visit at night. The beach near our hotel was lovely. We don't like going to the same place twice which is the only reason we wouldn't go back - overall very satisfied.

The beach is a good 15mins walk there and longer back as it is a steep uphill climb, but you can be dropped off and picked up by the minibus at the bottom of the hill.

I hired a jeep for a few days which was great - visited the monastery and took some dirt roads across the island. The views of the north coast are not to be missed.

For restaurants in the town I would recommend Plakes, amazing views and good food and service, also Anemos which overlooks the old harbour, and 1901, to name but a few. Ate at the hotel a few times and the food was good. The breakfast was a typical buffet and more than adequate.

Twice a week ( tuesday evening and sunday morning) meet at the information kiosk down by the harbour for an interesting walk, led by Vasilis Koralis, author of 'The Walks of Skiathos Island' around the quieter and more atmospheric parts of skiathos town. Current schedules posted at the kiosk, dont buy a ticket as cheaper to pay mr Korallis yourself. get to know the best places to eat, and any questions you may have about this lovely island. The walking book is well worth buying as if you get a cloudy day it makes a nice change from the beach. He was born on Skiathos but raised in the USA so his English is excellent and quite an interesting character himself.