Banana Beach
Less crowed than Koukounaries, Banana Beach still has a party atmosphere and is a simple walk from bus stop 26.
At the end of the forest trail is a crescent-shaped sweep of sand, with up-tempo music played all day at the Bananarama Beach Bar.
It is a favourite with the Greek students who flock to Skiathos in the summer, and there are activities for energetic young people like jetskiing, wakeboarding and stand-up paddleboarding.
There’s a rocky point to the north of the main beach, and just beyond this is the secluded Little Banana, for naturists, but also listed as the top gay beach on the island.