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SKIATHOS
OUR PICK FOR Beach bums THE ISLAND Emerald pine-wooded Skiathos, memorably featured in the original 2008 film Mamma Mia!, is endowed with over 60 beaches – a surplus of silky sand in exquisite settings that few islands can match. Most of the beaches are on the south coast, culminating in Koukounaries, a stunning mile-long crescent of cream-coloured sand and shallow turquoise waters, backed by a wooded lagoon. The island’s one town, Skiathos Town, is a jewel. Embracing a bijou harbour, it’s packed full of top-notch restaurants, bars and night spots.
Peacefully isolated on a cliff overlooking the sea, yet only a five-minute walk from the buzzing heart of Skiathos Town, Chrysoula’s Guest House was originally the summer villa of a wealthy family. The 10 guest rooms, furnished with marble and dark wood, ooze traditional character – and many of them have balconies and enchanting views over nearby islets. You can walk a few minutes to the nearest
