Hike· Skiathos· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Kastro (Skiathos)
39° 12.6′ N · 23° 27.7′ E
Ruins of Skiathos' medieval capital on a sheer crag at the island's northern tip — town walls, a drawbridge and the Byzantine Church of Christ, inhabited until the mid-14th century and later a refuge from pirates.
Practical
Reach it by boat or dirt road (Sailing Issues). Yachting.com's itinerary sails north along the west shore to view it; the north coast is exposed, so only land in calm weather. Bring water and sturdy shoes.
Best for
History hike with dramatic north-coast views
Nearby
- Lalaria anchorage (Skiathos north coast)0.8 NM away
- Lalaria Beach (Skiathos)0.8 NM away
- Kechria Bay (Skiathos)1.7 NM away
- Mikros Aselinos (Skiathos)2.4 NM away
- Danos Bakery (Skiathos Town)2.5 NM away
- French Bakery (Skiathos airport road)2.7 NM away
- Skiathos Health Centre2.7 NM away
- Megalos Aselinos (Skiathos)2.8 NM away