s they are mostly found on the only main road on the Island. There are all manner of water sports available at most of the beaches and even a diving center. Walking in Skiathos is wonderful. The green and mountainous interior are worth all the effort. Check out Kounistras Monastery in the hills behind Troulos for a cooling mid day drink and simple food. An old woman named Roula takes care of the place. She is very poor and lives only on what she makes from the sale of candles so she is always greatful for a sale no matter the size. Also worth seeing are the ruins of Kastro which can be reached by excursion boats, and the Evangilistria Monastery, a haven for revolutionaries during the war for Independence against the Turks. It is said that the first Greek flag was flown here. Skiathos Town is the place to eat and to be seen eating. The rich and famous often meet up here, have a meal in one of the harbour-side restaurants and just pass the time over wine and cocktails. Friday and Saturday nights are best after 10pm. Check out Stammatis on The Steps for fish dishes. Nicos at Taverna Varthalamis is also a great place to grab a meal. Try Messogia in the back streets for an other real taverna with character. As for nightlife Skiathos has plenty of it especially in July and August when the island becomes the Mykonos of the Sporades. By day Skiathos has it's share of tourist and postcard shops, travel agents, bars, motorcycle rental agencies and hotels.As we continue on our journey we will encounter the history filled city of Delphi. After the Acropolis, Delphi is the most popular archaeological site in Greece. Located 180 kilometers from Athens, a trip to Delphi is listed in just about every tour itinerary and is by far the most popular day trip out of Athens. Many people don't even know why they are going there. It's just something they know they are supposed to do when they go to Greece. But for those people who read, Delphi has a special...
