4.7out of 5 on Google
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Koukounaries Beach
4.5(8,580)out of 5 on Google📍 Skiathos
🏳️ Blue Flag⛱️ Sunbeds & umbrellas👨👩👧 Family-friendly
Koukounaries is the most famous beach in the Sporades: a long, gentle curve of fine golden sand at the south-western end of Skiathos, backed by a forest of stone pines and, behind that, the Strofylia lagoon, a protected wetland. The water is shallow and usually calm, which makes it a classic family beach.
It is also the busiest beach on the island. Sunbeds, umbrellas, beach bars and water sports line much of the sand in summer, and parking is limited, so take the island bus, which runs along the south coast from Skiathos Town and ends here. Walk into the pine forest for shade, keep to the paths around the lagoon, and come early or late in July and August if you want space.
Where to stay nearby
Live prices and availability on a map centred on this exact spot — hotels, studios and villas — so you can judge the distance to the beach, the port or the village from here rather than guess from an address.
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Lalaria & the sea cavesThe white-pebble beach of Lalaria and the caves of the north coast are reached by boat from the old port.See boat trips →
- Skopelos day cruiseThe neighbouring island's harbour town and the clifftop chapel from Mamma Mia!See day trips →
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Frequently asked
Where is Koukounaries Beach?
The address is Koukounaries Beach, in Skiathos, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
How do you get to Koukounaries Beach?
It is reached by a paved road, so you can drive or take a taxi right to it.
Is Koukounaries Beach sandy or pebbly?
The beach is sand.
Does Koukounaries Beach have sunbeds and umbrellas?
Yes — it is an organised beach with sunbeds and umbrellas to rent. Prices change from season to season; on many Greek beaches the set is paid for directly or comes with a minimum spend at the beach bar.
Is Koukounaries Beach a Blue Flag beach?
Yes, it is listed as a Blue Flag beach — an award given each year for water quality, safety and services. The list is renewed annually.
Is Koukounaries Beach good for children?
Yes, we rate it family-friendly. Still check the wind on the day: the same beach can be calm in the morning and wavy by the afternoon.
Is Koukounaries Beach worth it?
It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 8,580 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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