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Two literary figures, cousins, known as "the two Alexanders", are dominating over the recent cultural history of the island:
Alexandros Papadiamantis, 1851 - 1911.
Alexandros Moraitidis, 1850 - 1929
Remember to visit Papadiamandis' House which you will find near the bottom of the street with the same name. It is the house, as it is said on a built-in inscription on one of its walls, in which he lived and died. It was built in 1850 -1860 by father-Adamantios, the author's father who was a priest. It functions as a museum dedicated to the great man which is worth a look at.
This house is located about 100 metres inland from the eastern coast of the city, in a narrow dead-end sidestreet of the present Papadiamanti street. It has two levels with the upper floor used for habitation and the ground floor used for storage.
On the left, as we enter, there is the winter room with its historical fireplace. This is where Papadiamantis lived his last moments. On the fireplace there were two shelves where all the cups of the house were.
Going back in time, we see that the people of Skiathos, together with their toil of the land, have shown great interest in the cultivation of the soul. Many chose to write stories, poems and songs as a way of expressing themselves, most notably the "Two Alexanders", both of which have glorified the customs and traditions of the island with their amazing short stories. Check out "Tales from a Greek Island" by Papadiamandis, published by The Johns Hopkins University Press of Baltimore and London. Leave a Comment
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Alexandros Papadiamandis was born in Skiathos on 3rd March 1851 and was the son of the priest Adamantios Emmanuel and Angeliki Moraitidi. He completed the primary school and the first two grades of the Hellenic school in Skiathos. He later attended a school in Skopelos and in Piraeus and finally he graduated in 1874. In the same year in September, he was registered in the Faculty of Philosophy in the University of Athens but he never graduated from it. At that time he wrote his first lyric poem about his mother. In 1879 he published his first novel "the Immigrant" in the newspaper "Neologos" of Constantinople. At the same time he started working as a translator. He wrote very many novels and short stories, mainly describing the everyday life and the holiday festivities in his island. In 1911 he was honoured with the medal of the "Silver Cross Of The Saviour" and next day he died of pneumonia. Leave a Comment
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Maratha Beach
A small beach in the way to Koukounaries with a beach bar.
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Name: Maratha
Attraction Type: Beach
Prefecture: Magnesia
Location: South of Skiathos island
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First Photo: Maratha Beach and the beach bar
Second Photo: To the way to Maratha
Thirth Photo: Maratha Beach in Skiathos
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Kolios Beach
Kolios located in the south and west side of Skiathos island near all the famous beaches. Near the beach there is a hill with a wonderfull view to the sea.
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Name: Kolios
Attraction Type: Beach
Prefecture: Magnesia
Location: South and West
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First Photo: View to Kolios beach from the hill
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Banana Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches in Skiathos island with an excellent view to Pelion Mountain in Magneisa prefecture. Favous also for the beach bar.
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Name: Banana
Attraction Type: Beach
Prefecture: Magnesia
Location: South West of Skiathos island
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First Photo: Banana beach and the view to Pelion Mountain
Second Photo: Banana beach
Thirth Photo: Banana beach bar
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Achladias Beach
Achladias beach located only 4 kilometers from Skiathos town.
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Name: Achladias
Attraction Type: Beach
Prefecture: Magnesia
Location: South of Skiathos island
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First Photo: Achladias beach
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Skiathos by Night
Skiathos town is one of the top cities in the greek islands with the most nightlife in the summer season.
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Name: Night in Skiathos Town
Attraction Type: Nightlife, Bars, Clubs, Discos, Sex
Prefecture: Magnesia
Location: Skiathos Town
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First Photo: Art in the streets
Second Photo: Mamma Mia movie
Third Photo: Nightlife in the old port in Skiathos
Fourth Photo: Art in the beach road in Skiathos
Fifth Photo: Alexandros Papadiamantis street by night
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Kanapitsa
Kanapitsa is famous for a small beach, luxus hotels and Kanapitsa bay with a wonderfull view to the sea.
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Name: Kanapitsa
Attraction Type: Beach and Bay
Prefecture: Magnesia
Location: South of Skiathos island
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First Photo: View to the sea from Kanapitsa bay
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Aselinos Beach
Aselinos is another beach in Skiathos in the north side.
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Name: Aselinos
Attraction Type: Beach
Prefecture: Magnesia
Location: North of Skiathos island
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First Photo: Aselinos Beach
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Koukounaries beach
One of the most famous beaches in Skiathos (and world famous too). Located in the south part of the island.
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Name: Koukounaries
Attraction Type: Beach
Prefecture: Magnesia
Location: South West of Skiathos island
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First Photo: Koukounaries beach
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on November 13, 2003
on May 17, 2009
