It takes its name from the Venetian fortress which dominates the place. It was built by the Venetian Gyzi brothers when the Venetians conquered the island in 1207 and used both as the home of the Gyzi and as a fortress for the security of the town. Later, it was used as a school, while today it includes the Town Hall, an Events Hall, the Nautical Museum of Skiathos and an open theatre.
Rightly proud of their literary heritage, the people of Skiathos have named their main street after one of Greece’s best-loved writers, whose house is also a place of interest for Greek and foreign visitors alike.
It is no exaggeration to characterise Skiathos as an island laced with beaches. Indeed visitors have a great many choices for spending time by the sea, as the island boasts a host of accessible beaches where they can enjoy their holidays.
This is the small peninsula which divides the south-eastern harbour of Skiathos into two parts.
Villa Nina Hotel has been running as a hotel since 1972. It began as a small family business when a couple saw an opportunity in the tentative development of tourism on the island [in the 70’s].
