Despite the unpredicted upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Skiathos enjoyed significant praise in the travel press. The esteemed readers of ‘Conde Nast Traveller’ honoured it as the island with the best beaches for 2019, under the yearly Readers’ Choice Awards. This news went around the world, boosting the island’s already vibrant and cosmopolitan reputation, and enhancing its appeal as a summer hotspot.

But, despite this acknowledgement, and the hordes of visitors that arrive each summer, some parts of Skiathos are lesser-known, only explored by the adventurous who veer away from the most popular beaches, such as Koukounaries. Such is the case with the charming, secluded coastline of Kastro, at the island’s most northerly point.

The area, indeed, is not a secret. It’s the site of the ancient castle town of Skiathos, dating back to Byzantine times and viewed as an impressive spectacle. However, the beach beneath the towering ruins is less well-known, due to the challenging access.

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