The Greek island of Skiathos has long been a favourite destination for holidaymakers looking for sun in the fun. Most tourists who travel to Skiathos do so with the intention of soaking up the wonderful weather, as well as the fascinating historical sights. Limited public transport on the island of Skiathos however, means car hire is more of a necessity than a luxury. Renting a car in Skiathos allows you to break free from the confines of your resort and experience the best of the island's beaches as well as its rich cultural heritage. Skiathos boasts a total of 60 beaches, each serving up all the ingredients for the perfect lazy sun holiday. The attractions of Skiathos don't end on its shores however. Driving inland with your Skiathos car hire and you'll encounter history and nature at its finest. The following is a guide to car hire adventures on the paradise island of Skiathos.

Skiathos Airport Mini Guide:

Skiathos Airport is the main airport serving the island of Skiathos and is a major base for a number of international airlines including Olympic airlines, XL Airways and Monarch Airlines.

Things To See/Do in Skiathos:

With a stunning location in the beautiful Sporades Island group, it's easy to see why Skiathos is such a big hit with summer sun seekers. Despite its compact size, (measuring just 6km in width and 11km in length), Skiathos offers visitors more than enough exciting car hire drives. Before hitting the island's beautiful beaches, it's worth exploring the sights of the capital Skiathos Town. Strolling along the seafront, you'll be seduced by the wonderful seafood restaurants and sparkling yachts that line the marina. After a spot of sightseeing, it's time to take a quick spin in your Skiathos car hire to one of the island's 60 beautiful beaches. Koukinares is perhaps the most famous, an impressive 2km sweep of white sands and crystal clear turquoise waters. Here a wonderful array of water sports is on offer for active outdoorsy types.

Eating Out in Skiathos:

Greek cuisine may have found its way onto the dining tables of restaurants and homes across the world, but it's always good to sample the local fare in all of its authenticity at a local taverna. No visit to Skiathos should be considered complete without sampling delicious treats such as freshly caught grilled fish, tasty Gyro barbequed meat in pitta bread and sugary sweet desserts such as marzipan, honey and almond sweets and crunchy walnut pie.

Day Trips/Events in Skiathos:

While on the island of Skiathos, take full advantage of cheap Skiathos car hire by including a trip to Kastro, the island's pretty medieval capital in your itinerary.

Skiathos is renowned for its lively nightlife and social scene. Over the summer months, there's always something exciting going on, whether it's the traditional celebration of the Assumption of the Virgin (14th and 15th August) or the myriad cultural festivals taking place across the island, you're guaranteed to be swept up in the party mood.