Skiathos sits at the gateway to the Northern Sporades, its pine-covered coastline, remarkable beaches and active summer social scene making it one of the most appealing charter destinations in the north Aegean. At 75,000 euros per week, charter guests step aboard motor yachts and gulets in the 24 to 32 metre range, vessels capable of exploring the full Sporades chain from a Skiathos base with a professional crew on board. The Sporades are significantly less congested than the Cyclades at peak season, and anchorages off the north coast beaches and the Tsougria island channel are rarely crowded with other yachts. Yachts in this bracket typically sleep six to eight guests across three or four cabins with a crew of three to four including a chef. All-in weekly costs including the APA for fuel, food and berthing typically reach 95,000 to 105,000 euros. The island has outstanding beach variety, from the famous Koukounaries in the southwest to the sea-only Lalaria in the north. A day sail east reaches Skopelos and its famous village that served as a filming location for the Mamma Mia film.
