Skiathos Island

Skiathos Island
47.667 km²
Coastline: 46.166 km
Landform: Hills
114 / km²
UTC+02:00
Tree Cover: 48%
Evergreen Needleleaf Forest

Welcome to Skiathos Island, a Temperate island in the Aegean Sea, part of the majestic Atlantic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Skiathos Island unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and size of Skiathos Island

Size: 47.7 km²
Coastline: 46.2 km
Ocean: Atlantic Ocean
Sea: Aegean Sea
Continent: Europe

Skiathos Island is a Medium Island spanning 48 km² with a coastline of 46 km.

Archipel: Mediterranean islands – Encompassing numerous islands in the Mediterranean Sea, each with its own unique culture, history, and natural beauty, from the Balearics to the Greek islands.

Tectonic Plate: Anatolia – A tectonic microplate covering most of Turkey, it’s squeezed between the Eurasian Plate to the north and the African Plate to the south, known for significant seismic activity.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 39.16928349 / Longitude: 23.45520622

Climate and weather of Skiathos Island

Climate Zone: Temperate
Climate Details: Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate
Temperature: Hot Summer

Climate Characteristics: Characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, typical of coastal areas with abundant sunshine.

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