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.
This is an area of unparalleled wild beauty with natural fortifications. It consists of a promontory, a massive, steep rock with a tremendous cliff which drops down to the sea and dominates the northern tip of the island.
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].
