Lalaria Beach

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The great white arch of Skiathos — Lalaria is a beach of smooth white pebbles and a famous natural rock arch, reachable only by boat, on the wild northern shore of the island.

About Lalaria Beach

Lalaria is the signature beach of Skiathos and one of the most famous in the Sporades: a long, beautiful strip of smooth white pebbles at the foot of sheer grey cliffs on the north coast of the island, marked by a natural white stone arch that rises out of the sea. The arch, carved by the sea out of the cliff, is the defining image of the beach, and together with the glowing turquoise water and the pale stones it makes a scene of striking simplicity and beauty. Because Lalaria lies on the exposed north coast and has no road, it is reached only by boat: the excursion boats from Skiathos Town call here in the summer, usually as part of a loop that also visits the Kastro, the ruined medieval capital of the island perched on a rock above the sea, and the other north-coast beaches. The water at Lalaria is famous for its clarity and colour, the pebbles are smooth and comfortable, and the cliffs give the beach shade in the morning, when the light on the arch is at its best. There are no facilities of any kind, so a day here is a simple, stripped-back affair: you bring water and snacks, swim and snorkel around the arch, and bask on the stones. For many visitors, the combination of the boat trip, the Kastro, and Lalaria's untouched beauty is the highlight of a holiday on Skiathos.

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Why visit Lalaria Beach?

The great white arch of Skiathos — Lalaria is a beach of smooth white pebbles and a famous natural rock arch, reachable only by boat, on the wild northern shore of the island.