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Skiathos vs Skyros
Which Greek island should you actually pick?
Pick Skiathos for
nightlife, beaches, accessibility
Pick Skyros for
culture, going off the beaten path, value for money
At a glance
| Skiathos | Skyros | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Sporades | Sporades |
| Cost | €€€ | €€€ |
| Crowds in August | Busy in peak | Quiet |
| Best months | Jun, Jul, Sep | May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Getting there from Athens | Flight or ferry | Flight or ferry |
Scored side by side
| Skiathos | Skyros | |
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| Value for money |
Skiathos
The catch
Extremely small island that gets overwhelmingly crowded in August. Prices are high relative to what you get.
Hidden gem
Lalaria Beach is only reachable by boat — go on the first morning shuttle before the day-trippers arrive.
Skyros
The catch
Surprisingly hard to reach for a Greek island — requires a bus to Kymi port then a 2-hour ferry.
Hidden gem
Track down a pair of handmade Skyrian sandals — a tradition almost extinct elsewhere in Greece.
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