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Skiathos · Beach guide

Tzaneria beach

Tzaneria is wider than Kanapitsa next door and sits right below the main road at bus stop 12. Golden sand, shallow paddling water and a boat shuttle from the Old Port at one end. It is popular for watersports. One venue serves it, a beach club rated 295th of 299 on the island.

1Venue on this beach
6.4Mean score /10
MixedCash needed

The beach itself

Tzaneria 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 Tzaneria, 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 bar · Beach club

Avaton 6.4/10

A styled Mediterranean beach club at Tzaneria playing house all day to a young crowd — and rated #295 of 299 on the island. The starkest split in this guide.

Watch out: Rated #295 of 299 on the island

Frequently asked questions

Is there anywhere to eat at Tzaneria beach?

Yes — one venue: Avaton. A styled Mediterranean beach club at Tzaneria playing house all day to a young crowd — and rated #295 of 299 on the island. The starkest split in this guide.

Do you need cash at Tzaneria 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 Tzaneria beach?

Tzaneria 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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