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Skiathos · Beach guide

Nostos beach

Nostos is a sheltered sandy beach at bus stop 12, on the Kanapitsa peninsula. The water is shallow and gently shelving. It faces south, so it stays calm when the meltemi blows. The beach is run as part of Nostos Village, with sunbeds, waiter service to the beds, watersports and a boat shuttle to the Old Port.

1Venue on this beach
8.2Mean score /10
MixedCash needed

The beach itself

Nostos at a glance

Getting thereBy bus — bus stop 12
Coastsouth-facing
On a windy daySheltered. The meltemi is northerly, so this side stays calm
SurfaceSand
FacilitiesOrganised — sunbeds and umbrellas
WaterShallow and gently shelving — good for children
Sea-access rampNo
TypicallyModerately busy · watersports available

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Every venue on Nostos, 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 · Beach bar

Nostos Beach Taverna & Beach Bar 8.2/10

A three-venue beach operation at Nostos Village — taverna, beach bar and main bar — with waiter service to the sunbeds and a boat shuttle to the Old Port.

Watch out: Part of a resort complex

Frequently asked questions

Is there anywhere to eat at Nostos beach?

Yes — one venue: Nostos Beach Taverna & Beach Bar. A three-venue beach operation at Nostos Village — taverna, beach bar and main bar — with waiter service to the sunbeds and a boat shuttle to the Old Port.

Do you need cash at Nostos 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 Nostos beach?

Nostos 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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