Getting to Skiathos:
A cheap holiday in Skiathos will be a great and exciting experience, especially if you give time to savour your journey. The amazing island of Skiathos is unimaginably popular among domestic and foreign tourists that it has dedicated several kinds of transportation services for visitors wanting to go around this island. You can go either on a ferry, a hydrophoil or an airplane.

There is a regular flight from Athens going to Skiathos, with all the airlines offering discounts on fare. Olympic Airlines flies to Skiathos every three hours. It takes only 20 minutes to get to the island from Athens. You can also choose to take the Jet Ferry, a highspeed sea transport that is usually taken by the more adventurous traveler. Taking the ferry would be a memorable journey that will let you see the island's facade, the crystal blue coastlines and the astounding cliffs and valley of Skiathos. The Jet Ferry owned by the prominent GA Ferries offers great services as it is a fairly new and are trying to attract more commuters. Jet Ferry sails daily to Agios Konstantinos. Other ferries that depart from Volos and Agios Konstantinos going to Skiathos are Deadalus of Minoan Lines and the Milena Ferries.

Another option when going to Skiathos is the exciting hydrofoil by the company Flying Dolphin. These boats will let you relax and enjoy your trip at affordable fares. It takes 1 hour and 15 minutes to get to Skiathos from Volos. When your coming from Agios Konstantinos, it will take around one and half an hour to Skiathos. Taking the Flying Dolphins (or Flying Cats) will save you half the time in getting to Skiathos.

Once you arrive at Skiathos, the most convenient way to travel around the island or get to your hotel is by a taxi. You can also rent a car or a motorbike if you plan to visit off-the-road sights. There are of course buses which follow a regular schedule and stops at every major intersection around town.

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