Aerial view of the hotel above the sandy bay of Agia Paraskevi and Platanias

Location & distances

Above the bay of Agia Paraskevi

A winding path between scented pines and weeping willows, and a deluge of steps, lead to Magic Hotel, 6 km from Skiathos town and 250 m from the sea.

Skiathos town
6 km
Port
6 km
Airport
8 km
Bus stop
100 m
The sea
250 m

Getting here

Arriving on Skiathos

The hotel is in the middle of the island, about ten minutes from Skiathos town and from Koukounaries.

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  • From the airport

    Taxis wait outside the airport. The ride takes about 15 minutes.

  • From the port

    About 10 minutes by taxi from the harbour.

  • By bus

    Buses leave from the terminal at the port. Get off at stop no. 16.

  • Transfers

    The hotel doesn’t offer transfers at the moment. We can’t book flights, but we can give you details of companies that sell them.

Eat & drink

Dinner, drinks and nearby tables

A table on The View restaurant's terrace above the sea

The View

Located in the main building, our restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and home-made Greek specialities, with breathtaking views of the sea and the mainland: hence its name.

It is the perfect setting for traditional Greek food on the terrace above the sea, and the ideal place for dinner while the sun sets. It is in the centre of the island, so from Skiathos town or from Koukounaries it is only ten minutes away.

The cooking is mainly Greek, without ignoring international cuisine. Everything is made from fresh ingredients, with a special emphasis on grilled dishes and fresh fish; our specialities include fresh fish and seafood, different kinds of meat and Greek side dishes. Some of the fruit, vegetables and herbs are grown organically in our own gardens, so every meal is tasty and wholesome.

Every evening, June to September18:30 – 23:00

A draught beer being poured at Orion Pool Bar

Orion Pool Bar

Beside the pool, Orion Pool Bar opened in 2007 and serves light snacks and refreshments from 10:00 to 19:00 every day. There is a billiards table for a break from the heat of the day, and a wide-screen TV for watching a match or catching up with the international news.

Nearby · under new management

Platanias Restaurant & Bar

After 40 years, the family has handed its taverna and bar to a new, young family, who have run it since summer 2022.

Enjoy Greek cooking al fresco, with friendly service in beautiful, relaxed surroundings. A little bridge leads to the bar, for a long cool drink or a cocktail, coffee, draught beer in chilled glasses, wine and soft drinks until late at night.

Skiathos beaches

Eighteen beaches, nearest first

Distances from Magic Hotel, from the sand just down the hill to coves you can only reach by boat.

  • Platanias / Agia Paraskevi300 mSandy beach with sunbeds, a snack bar and water sports.
  • Kolios1.5 kmClose by, with sports on the beach.
  • Troulos1.5 kmA family beach.
  • Vromolimnos2 kmWater sports, volleyball and natural shade from the pines.
  • Tzaneria / Nostos2.5 kmWater sports, a diving school and tennis.
  • Maratha3 kmA sandy beach.
  • Achladies3.5 kmA family beach.
  • Megali Ammos5 kmThe first beach out of town.
  • Agia Eleni5.5 kmA fair walk from the bus stop; snack bar and good sunsets.
  • Koukounaries6 kmWorld famous for its long sandy bay and pine trees.
  • Lalaria6 kmOnly by boat, from the port. Crystal-clear water and the rock with a hole.
  • Big Banana6.5 kmFamily and nudist beach, with water sports.
  • Little Banana7 kmNudist beach with great sunsets.
  • Aselinos7 kmA fair walk through the countryside from the bus stop, or by bike or jeep.
  • Mandraki7 kmLong sandy beach, quiet except in high season; nudism.
  • Kastro8 kmBy road, boat or on foot. A small pebbly beach, rarely busy, a short walk from the castle ruins.
  • Xanemos8 kmPebbly beach 3 km from town, good for snorkelling.
  • Kechria8.5 kmTwo beaches, both with snack bars; quiet and secluded.

Stay in the middle of it all

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