The red-roofed houses of Skiathos Town meander up the hill from the harbor and a small peninsula separates the picturesque fishing port from the ferry quay and the well-equipped yacht marina. The old quarter of the town has fine old houses with lovely gardens hidden away in the maze and labyrinth of back streets. Skiathos Town was home to one of Greece’s most famous writers – Alexandros Papadiamantis – and there is a museum dedicated to him that is worth a look.

The second floor has been preserved as it was when the writer lived and worked here. There is an excellent folklore display at the Galerie Varsakis. You can climb the hill at the little islet of Bourtzi for a magnificent view of the port or, if you’re feeling less energetic, sit at one of the bars or cafes that surround the port and look up at the hill instead. Skiathos Town has a wide-range of restaurants and, as you would expect, the selection of fresh fish is excellent although prices can be steep (You could always try catching some yourself off your Skiathos Town boat charter!) The nightlife is good with all tastes from jazz to blues to rock and disco  in the various bars and clubs.

The bars that line the stairway from the fishing port are popular with the younger crowd. There’s a bus that shuttles around the island pretty regularly or you can hire your own transport to explore the densely-wooded interior. And of course, Skiathos is all about beaches. Your Skiathos Town yacht charter gives you the freedom to circumnavigate the island at your own pace, avoiding the crowds in high season and anchoring off the beaches. Lovely Lalaria beach, famous for its pitted rock and spherical white pebbles, is one of the best – don’t miss the sea grottos to the east. There’s scuba diving at Tzaneria and windsurfing and waterskiing at Vromolimnos.