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Skiathos, Greece
Mikros Aselinos beach Georgios Michalagas · CC BY-SA 4.0

Skiathos · Beach guide

Mikros Aselinos beach

Mikros Aselinos is the smaller of the two Aselinos beaches, on the north coast. You need a car. It faces north, so it takes the meltemi swell and the sand shelves quickly. There are no sunbeds. Its taverna is one of the genuinely good north-coast kitchens rather than a reheating operation, and scores 9.2 here.

1Venue on this beach
9.2Mean score /10
MixedCash needed

The beach itself

Mikros Aselinos at a glance

Getting thereCar needed
Coastnorth-facing
On a windy dayExposed. North-facing, so it takes the meltemi swell — currents here can be dangerous in a strong blow
SurfaceSand
FacilitiesNone. Bring everything, including water
WaterDeepens more quickly
Sea-access rampNo
TypicallyQuiet

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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

Mikros Aselinos Taverna 9.2/10

A tiny beach taverna on the north coast that reviewers describe as looking like it came straight out of Robinson Crusoe. Genuine cooking, made to order, and warm people.

Watch out: Seasonal

Frequently asked questions

Is there anywhere to eat at Mikros Aselinos beach?

Yes — one venue: Mikros Aselinos Taverna. A tiny beach taverna on the north coast that reviewers describe as looking like it came straight out of Robinson Crusoe. Genuine cooking, made to order, and warm people.

Do you need cash at Mikros Aselinos 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 Mikros Aselinos beach?

Mikros Aselinos 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.

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