Skiathos may be the tiniest of Greece’s Sporades islands, but its popularity would never let on. Nestled between sleepy Alonissos and movie-famous Skopelos, this pint-sized paradise has mastered the art of flaunting the best beaches while giving other islands an inferiority complex. Families, couples, and just about anyone looking for postcard-perfect shores flock here for the sand so soft you might mistake it for baby powder. It’s among The Best Greek Islands to Visit in 2025, ranking 25th out of 34 destinations for sun and beach chasers.
Skiathos doesn’t believe in resting on its sandy laurels. For 2025, the island has decided to crank up its game by ramping up connectivity (yes, they want more tourists wandering around cobblestone streets with confused faces). They’re extending the tourism season because why stop at just a few months of chaos when you can have more?
- Ryanair, everyone’s favourite no-frills airline, is stepping in with direct flights from Bratislava. These will run every Tuesday and Saturday from June 3 to September 30, 2025.
- Meanwhile, EasyJet got on board, too, tossing a new Basel at the end of June and running through August. Flights happen twice weekly—mark your calendars every Tuesday and Friday.
EasyJet keeps stacking up partnerships with the local municipality, hinting there’s more to this route than burly travellers fighting over overhead bin space. Evidently, they’re out to make Skiathos even more accessible—or just impossible to ignore.
The Plan Moving Forward
So how is the island capitalizing on travel trends and new Greek strategies to attract more income to its tourism coffers?
- Extend the peak season to maximize returns on sunshine and sandy beaches.
- Open doors to new markets where people might think, “Hmm, Skiathos sounds nice. Why not?”
- Boost awareness of what makes this place unique (like it’s the only Greek island featuring in the Mamma Mia! rumours travellers love).
- Stick to sustainable tourism buzzwords to keep things trendy for modern audiences.
The end goal? A sustainable, forward-thinking strategy, just vague enough to sound responsible while leaving room for improvisation.
Skiathos isn’t just looking to stretch its tourism season. It’s laying the groundwork to be a hotspot that works smarter—not harder—at pulling tourists out of planes and into its picturesque scenes. Whether the thrills of expanded flight options will complement the promise of a longer summer, only time (and possibly airport crowding) will tell.
