Embarking on a road trip from the UK to Skiathos offers a unique blend of adventure, stunning landscapes, and cultural experiences. This journey takes you across multiple countries, through diverse terrains, and finally to the sparkling Aegean Sea surrounding Skiathos. If you crave a travel experience that combines the thrill of the open road with the charm of a Greek island, this trip is for you. Libby and I are in the privileged position that we can undertake this journey e

A selection of 118 photos reproduced from 45mm slides of Skiathos taken in 1989

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Exploring Skiathos Town Night Hotspot

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Lots of love from Libby & David, we hope that you have a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year.

(Amended to take out stay in Venice and include overnight in Meteora, due to ANEK cancelling overnight ferry) David and Libby at The Old Port House Bar in Skiathos (This itinerary has been amended as ANEK cancelled our ferry from Venice to Igoumenitsa. We therefore had to rebook the ferry the day before and spend a night at Meteora before arriving in Volos) We have finalised our route to Skiathos for this year taking in a couple of new destinations and visiting some old favou

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A taste of paradise in paradise x Parissi, the wines of Skiathos available from the Old Port House Bar.

The Old Port House Bar has the feel of a long-forgotten smuggler’s hideaway. It’s marked out by a swinging sign that overhangs a narrow...

Reported by Which? 11th March 2023 Best Greek islands: forget Mykonos – book holidays to these top rated destinations instead The islands...

Libby and I have been driving to and from Skiathos since we bought The Old Port House Bar in 2017. We select a different journey going...

Even more additions to a fantastic cocktail menu. Every year Libby dreams up new and exciting cocktails to tempt even the experienced...

The buses on Skiathos are the most economical and reliable way to get around Skiathos. They have recently been upgraded and the fleet has increased in number which gives both tourists and locals a convenient way of travelling around the island. There are four bus routes in Skiathos, 1. Airport - Port - Koukonaries runs along the south coast of the island stopping at 26 bus stops. Most stops have an accompanying beach for you to visit. 2. Skiathos Port - Kalyvia - Evangelist

Exclusive to The Old Port House Bar: Imported from Dublin Not your normal Greek experience but a very welcome distraction from your...

It was 2021 and we were in our second covid year. Nobody could predict what hardships we would all have to endure. The UK allowed holiday...

I am not normally a cocktail person. I don't mind a slice of lemon in my G&T or even a shamrock on my Guinness, but every so often I am...

The place to meet on the beautiful island of Skiathos

Just a few photos of beautiful Skiathos out of season. Skiathos's Amazing Beaches Skiathos boasts over 60 glorious beaches which is...