On the south coast near bus stop 18 is an enticing sandy bay less than ten kilometres from Skiathos Town.

The sand at Troulos may be the softest on the island, and the beach has the signature gentle slope and crystal clear water that everyone loves.

And being on the south coast the beach is totally protected from the Meltemi north wind that blows in summer.

A few hundred metres offshore is the dome-shaped islet of Troulonisi, a destination for paddle-boarders and kayakers when the sea is calm enough.

There’s also banana boating if you need a rush, or you can just take it easy under a palm sunshade.