Skiathos, Greece — Troulos beach Georgios Michalagas · CC BY-SA 4.0

Skiathos · Beach guide

Troulos beach

Troulos is a wide family beach at bus stop 20, with very shallow water and, unusually for Skiathos, lifeguards described as on duty daily. It faces south, so it stays calm when the meltemi blows. Sunbeds, umbrellas and watersports. Six places to eat inland, one of the better clusters of value restaurants on the island.

6Venues on this beach

8.1Mean score /10

MixedCash needed

The beach itself

Troulos at a glance

Getting there	By bus — bus stop 20
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 Troulos, ranked

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

1 · €€ · Taverna · Greek

Nectar & Ambrosia (Troulos) 9.0/10

Reopened after two years dark and immediately climbed to #7 on the island. Valley views, staff in traditional dress, and a kitchen that is trying hard.

Watch out: Relatively few reviews since reopening

2 · €€ · Mediterranean · Greek

Oregano Restaurant 8.8/10

4.7 on Google and Tripadvisor, 4.6 on Restaurant Guru — the best-rated restaurant in Troulos, on the rise above the beach.

Watch out: Shares a Tripadvisor listing with Taverna Tiffany — figures may be blended

3 · € · Taverna · Souvlaki

Paralia Taverna 8.6/10

Generous portions at modest prices, and pita gyros that reviewers rate as exceptional. The best-value proper meal on the west coast.

Watch out: No view, simple setting

4 · €€ · Greek · International

Salt and Pepper 8.6/10

1,789 Tripadvisor reviews at 4.5 — one of the busiest restaurants on the island, and a repeat Travellers' Choice winner.

Watch out: Very busy — book in peak season

5 · €€ · Beach · Taverna

Taverna Troulos 7.0/10

Running since 1975 in a beachside spot at Troulos. Long-established and pleasant, but the ratings suggest it is coasting on position.

Watch out: Slow service reported

6 · €€ · Taverna · Greek

Taverna Vareli 6.8/10

A Troulos taverna with the widest data discrepancy in this guide: 4.3 on Google against 2.3 on Restaurant Guru. Included with that warning attached.

Watch out: Ratings conflict severely across platforms

Frequently asked questions

Is there anywhere to eat at Troulos beach?

Yes — 6 venues. The best rated on our scoring is Nectar & Ambrosia (Troulos): Reopened after two years dark and immediately climbed to #7 on the island. Valley views, staff in traditional dress, and a kitchen that is trying hard.

Do you need cash at Troulos 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 Troulos beach?

Troulos 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.