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Skiathos · Beach guide

Achladies beach

Achladies is a sheltered resort beach a few kilometres south-west of Skiathos Town, at bus stop 10. The sand shelves gently, so the water stays shallow. Facing south, it stays calm when the meltemi blows. Five places to eat: several long-standing family tavernas and one recent boho-chic relaunch on the sand.

5Venues on this beach

8.3Mean score /10

MixedCash needed

The beach itself

Achladies at a glance

Getting there	By bus — bus stop 10
Coast	south-facing
On a windy day	Sheltered. The meltemi is northerly, so this side stays calm
Surface	Sand
Facilities	Organised — sunbeds and umbrellas
Water	Shallow and gently shelving — good for children
Sea-access ramp	No
Typically	Moderately busy · watersports available

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Every venue on Achladies, ranked

Ranked by our overall score. Each links to a full review with ratings, what to order and what to watch out for.

1 · €€ · Beach · Taverna

Paradise, Rose Garden & Perigali (Achladies) 8.4/10

The three family-run tavernas that Achladies regulars recommend to each other. Little formal review data, a lot of repeat custom.

Watch out: Limited published rating data

2 · €€ · Beach bar · Beach

Octopus Beach Bar & Restaurant 8.4/10

A boho-chic beachfront relaunch on the site of the 1970s Achladies Taverna. Coffee from 09:00, food to 22:30, drinks to 02:00.

Watch out: May be the former Paradise Taverna under new branding

3 · €€ · Taverna · Greek

Maniatis Garden 8.4/10

A beachside garden taverna at Achladies with live music on Mondays and a host reviewers name personally.

Watch out: Monday live music — a draw or a deterrent

4 · €€ · Grill · Taverna

Meat-ing 8.2/10

A very good grill house at Achladies with a friendly owner and a 4.5 average. The best-rated option in the resort.

Watch out: Smaller review base

5 · €€ · International · Restaurant

Porta Rossa 8.0/10

Ranked #1 of 4 in Achladies on 505 reviews — an enclosed-garden restaurant on the main road, known for lamb and for desserts.

Watch out: Platform ratings diverge sharply (4.7 vs 3.8)

Frequently asked questions

Is there anywhere to eat at Achladies beach?

Yes — 5 venues. The best rated on our scoring is Paradise, Rose Garden & Perigali (Achladies): The three family-run tavernas that Achladies regulars recommend to each other. Little formal review data, a lot of repeat custom.

Do you need cash at Achladies beach?

Cards are generally accepted here, but remoter Skiathos beaches are often cash only and terminals fail where there is no signal. Carrying euros is sensible anywhere on the island.

How do you get to Achladies beach?

Achladies is served by the island road network and, on the south and west coasts, by the local bus. Venue pages record the nearest bus stop where one is known.