Skiathitiko Spiti

Skiathos Town


Bursting with generations' worth of Skiathos heirlooms, this handsome, stone-walled traditional early-20th-century home has been lovingly transformed into a fascinating two-floor museum by the knowledgeable Papadopoulis family, who show visitors around personally and offer a glass of wine in the back garden. It's in the old town, just south of Papadiamanti.

Highlights include a 19th-century sofa brought from the island's old capital, Kastro, the maroon wedding dress of the current owner's great-great-grandmother, and century-old carpets woven by family members.


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1. Tris Ierarches

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2. Papadiamantis House Museum

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3. Agios Nikolaos

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4. Maritime and Culture Tradition Museum

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5. Bourtzi

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Opposite the old port via a 15m causeway lies the shady and inviting Bourtzi islet, where a fortress stood strong from 1207 AD until the late 17th century…

6. Moni Evangelistrias

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7. Ligaries Beach

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8. Kehria Beach

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