Orientation. You should buy a map, it is available at all kiosks. The ferries dock in the middle of a long waterfront, lined with travel agencies, tavernas, cafes and bike and car rental outlets. As you disembark from ferry or hydrofoil, on the left side is the curving long harbour with several outdoor cafes, a few small hotels, excursion boats and, in the corner, a staircase leading up to the town's next level. To the right is the straight new harbour with many tourist services. On the far right of the waterfront a road winds up to the airport, the lake and several beaches. The main street is named Papadiamanti. It strikes inland from opposite the quay. You can find the police, post office, National Bank, telephone (OTE) and Olympic Airways office. The buses for Koukounaries leave from the bus stop at the northern end of the new harbour.
Bourtzi. The little peninsula which divides the harbour of Skiathos in two is called Bourtzi and was once a fortress. It used to be linked to the mainland by a narrow causeway which was flooded by the sea at high tide, turning the fortress into an islet. Bourtzi was built by Venetians during the first period of their rule and also destroyed by Venetians in 1660. The remarkable neoclassical building on the Bourtzi islet, now a unique cultural centre, is worth a visit. The islet is thickly wooded with pines and one can see part of the walls, in ruins. The fortress also houses a taverna.
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