Skiathos Holidays

When you've settled on your holiday to Skiathos, it's best you're clued up on all the goings on if you're not about the sitting on a sunbed for ten days kinda vibe (no judgement, we love those kinda jollies). We're talking food and drink festivals, religious celebrations, and plenty of arts and culture to make you feel well sophisticated. Check out some of the things going on through the year:

• Epiphany Celebrations (January) - Usually taking place on the 6th Jan, this religious holiday takes place in some coastal towns and sees the blessing of the waters ceremony - your next swim will feel a whole lot more holy.

• Carnival (Feburary) - We're talking parades, costume contests and street parties, one of the biggest celebrations you deffo don't wanna miss out on, just because Skiathos Town is small, doesn't mean the celebrations aren't mighty.

• Clean Monday (March) - an official marker of the beginning of lent complete with celebratory outdoor picnics in parks and on beaches with delish traditional foods such as seafood, olives and bread.

• Greek Orthodox Easter (April) - the biggest religious celebration in Greece - think traditional celebrations, feasts, processions and even a midnight resurrection service on Holy Saturday.

• Agios Georgios (April) - a large celebratory feast at the end of April sees a tonne of organised horse races followed by a delish spread of local dishes at an open panigiri complete with traditional dances.

• International Music Festival (June) - if you're a bit of a music fanatic like us, then this is the one for you, with a whole host of international and local artists giving it 110% with genres ranging from classical to jazz to traditional Greek and even contemporary pop.

• Cultural Workshops (July) - a popular month for all things culture, all things art, all things exhibitions - basically any creatives dream - try your hand at Greek dance and hand crafts or leave that to the profesh peeps and head to an art gallery instead.

• Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Panagia) Festival (August) - An important holy festical that takes place throughout Greece in mid-August - expect church services and cultural events to add a bit of culture to your Skiathos holiday.

• Skiathos Open Air Cinema Festival (August) - Film buffs, this one is most definitely for you, outdoor locations that are eye-candy and Instaspam worthy all offering a range of classic and contemp films for your viewing pleasure - oh did we mention beneath the stars? Yeah, that too!

• Skiathos Wine Festival (September) - A wine lovers dream - we know it's ours. September is the harvest for grapes so expect a tonne of tastings, plenty of samples of new vintages, live music to shake your tail feather to and, of course, plenty of delish tradish cuisine.

Ready to dance until the sun peeks over the horizon? Well, buckle up, because Skiathos' nightlife is anything but tame! As the sun sets, this tiny island transforms into a vibrant party hub. Check out some of our top hot spots below:

• Old Port Bar, Skiathos Town - this is a tame choice for those fancying a relaxing tipple with a gorge view of the coming and going boats in the harbour.

• Hedonism Bar, Skiathos Town - right by the main square, this party haven is serving up delish signature cocktails and banging tunes that play on until the wee hours of the morning.

• Bourtzi Bar, Bourtzi Fortress - a lil away from the hustle and bustle, but with a birds eye scope on the hustle and bustle, this gorge bar offers a chill vibe, crisp cold beers and skyline views of the harbour.

• Buddha Bar, Koukounaries - a more laid-back vibe is on the cards at this club that lets you dance beneath the stars with a mix of R&B and Pop tunes, it's a toes in the sand kinda place too if you weren't convinced already.

• Amnesia Club, Skiathos - Perhaps the most vibrant club to ever be a club depending on who you ask - we're talking DJ decks spinning, more bars and dance floors than you'll know what to do with and a late night party vibe that we all love.

Feeling peckish? You're in for a treat. Greek cuisine is a flavour-filled adventure, and Skiathos dishes up the best of it. Check out our lil list and make sure to sample them all:

• Spetsofai - a delish spicy sausage stew made with thick, country sausages and peppers in a rich tomato sauce... if you don't try it, we will.

• Skiathos Pie - a unique blend of local cheeses like feta and mizithra wrapped in flaky puff pastry - yeah we're obsessed.

• Bourdeto - the most famous fish dish in Greece deserves a shoutout, if you don't know it, you're gonna know it - fish cooked in a spicy tomato sauce and served with potatoes... come on?

• Ladopita - Thinly sliced potatoes layered with onions, tomatoes and olive oil, sounds delish right? no wonder it's considered a staple comfort food - let it comfort you too.

• Loukoumades - who doesn't love a silly, little sweet treat? This one packs a punch, deep fried dough balls drizzled with honey and sprinkled with cinnamon - you really need to get your gnashers round this.

Hungry for more? Luckily for you, we've got the inside scoop on the tastiest restaurants to try too. Check out these places:

• Taverna Ta Nisia, Skiathos Town - Heaping helpings of traditional Greek dishes made with only the best local sourced ingredients - we're talking grilled meat, seafood and delish desserts.

• The Final Step, Skiathos Town - We're a sucker for a hidden gem and this spot is tucked away down an alley, a best kept secret if we've ever heard of one... well... I guess not anymore - tuck into Greek and Mediterranean dishes and sample some crisp wine while you're at it.

• Plakes Taverna, Agia Paraskevi - this one is all about the family-run homemade cuisine touch with a lil dash of stunning sea views, a feast for your eyes and a feast for... well, you.

• Marmita Restaurant, Megali Ammos Beach - this tranquil eatery is tucked away in a garden, al fresco dining with the sound of the waves crashing nearby - sounds like absolute perfection to us.

• Agnadio Taverna, Skiathos - If you're looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the town, then trundle up into the hills of Skiathos and tuck into homemade deliciousness, think slow-cooked stews to make your mouth water.