Horse Riding Fun on Skiathos Island, Greece
Horse Riding on Skiathos Island is unique, thanks to the Skiathos Horse Riding Club's offer to ride on the beach and into the waters.
About Elisabeth
Member since:February 2018
Speaks:French, German, Spanish, Italian
Lives:Berlin, Germany
Hi, my name is Elisabeth. Born in Hidden to an US mom and a German dad, I grew up moving around the world. I welcome you to our Villa Maestrali, the family vacation home built in the early 1970's on Skiathos island.
After raising a family, and for the past 18 years, my main focus is now managing this magical place, and helping our guests create wonderful memories. Thanks to its lush green vegetation, soft sandy beaches and crystal clear blue waters, Skiathos is called the "Emerald of the Aegean". As the filming location of "Mamma Mia" in 2008, this Greek island is no longer an insider tip. Come bask in sun, relax on the over 60 beaches and coves, take boat rides around the island and spend a day on its tiny neighbouring islands. Enjoy the friendly locals and wonderfully fresh cooked dishes offered in the colourful tavernas in town, and on most beaches.
After welcoming our guests, we stay on Skiathos all season, ready to share local insider tips and to be of assistance if so desired.
After raising a family, and for the past 18 years, my main focus is now managing this magical place, and helping our guests create wonderful memories. Thanks to its lush green vegetation, soft sandy beaches and crystal clear blue waters, Skiathos is called the "Emerald of the Aegean". As the filming location of "Mamma Mia" in 2008, this Greek island is no longer an insider tip. Come bask in sun, relax on the over 60 beaches and coves, take boat rides around the island and spend a day on its tiny neighbouring islands. Enjoy the friendly locals and wonderfully fresh cooked dishes offered in the colourful tavernas in town, and on most beaches.
After welcoming our guests, we stay on Skiathos all season, ready to share local insider tips and to be of assistance if so desired.
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KASTRO: Discover the Ruins of Skiathos' Ancient Capital
Visit the ruins of Kastro, a fortress town built on a promontory by the inhabitants of Skiathos for protection against pirate attacks in the mid 14th century. Enjoy the scenery and beach of the wilder Northern coast of the island.
Welcome to Villa Maestrali: Your Vacation Guidebook
Welcome Guidebook for our guests with regularly updated recommendations, info & links on Villa Maestrali and Skiathos Island.
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Horse Riding Fun for both Grownups & Kids on Skiathos Island, Greece
Horse Riding on Skiathos Island is unique, thanks to the Skiathos Horse Riding Club's offer to ride on the beach and into the waters.
May 21, 2025
1 min read
KASTRO: Discover the Fortress Ruins of Skiathos' Ancient Capital.
Skiathos’ famous Kastro - the Greek word for castle - is a monument of extraordinary, awe-inspiring beauty. Due to constant pirate invasions in the mid 14th century, the Skiathos inhabitants decided to leave their ancient, main city, and move to the northern part of the island for safety. Taking advantage of its natural fortification, they chose a point of high land jutting out into the sea, a large rocky promontory on which to build Kastro as their new capital and keep the
Aug 7, 2021
2 mins read
Cobbled Alleys in the Skiathos Old Town Area of Plakes
The most fascinating way to discover the charm and beauty of Skiathos' Old Town, is to wander the maze of its enchanting, narrow alleys, called kalderimia in Greek. Each arranged in unique patterns, they will lead you to unexpected, flowery yards and squares, and traditional tavernas, restaurants and colourful boutiques.
Jul 26, 2021
1 min read
Getting Married on Skiathos Island
Greek Destination Weddings on Skiathos Island
Jul 17, 2021
1 min read
Nitwits and Cotton-Bums - The Legend of Tsougria Islet
Once upon a time, the people of Skopelos quarrelled with the people of Skiathos over the islet of Tsougria, a small island protecting the entrance of the port of Skiathos. The people of Skopelos decided to steal the island for themselves and place it in front of their own port, to shield it from the rough seas of its northern exposure. So they made a long rope by entwining the intestines of many animals and tied it to Tsougria, thinking to pull it over to their port. That is why
Jul 7, 2021
1 min read
Panagia Kounistra Monastery and its Miracle Legend
Panagia Kounistra Monastery, also known as Panagia Eikonistria Monastery is another picturesque monastery on Skiathos, tucked away in the middle of a pine forest on the southwestern side of the island. According to legend, one night in 1650, a monk, who led an ascetic life and was named Symeon, was surprised to see a twinkling light in the forest. Upon approaching it, the light receded, only to reappear and disappear again several times, so that he was unable to see what it
Mar 22, 2021
2 mins read
Cats on Skiathos Island
Like all Greek islands, Skiathos is no different in that is has a large population of stray cats, mostly appearing during the summer season. Much to the delight of cat-loving tourists, some lounge in the sun, draping themselves off the crooked steps of the town’s back allies, walls or the typical local blue painted chairs, as if waiting to be photographed. Others sit patiently in groups at the harbour, knowing when the colourful kaiki fishing boats will come in to give them
Mar 13, 2021
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Rental Boats at Kanapitsa Beach: Special Rates for our Villa Maestrali Guests
Just minutes away from our Villa Maestrali, turn off at bus stop no.12 and drive until you get to Kanapitsa Beach. Here you will find Costas & Gabi’s BOATS & WATER SPORTS.
Mar 7, 2021
1 min read
Skiathos Old Town Plakes Neighbourhood
Take a stroll behind the Old Port and discover one of Skiathos’ oldest and most charming neighbourhoods named Plakes. Characteristically, the picturesque old houses with balconies seem to drip off their perch on the rocks into the sea.
Mar 7, 2021
1 min read