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Ships and Ferries to the island of Skiathos in the Sporades Travel Information for ferries to Skiathos. Island of Skiathos Sporades.

SKIATHOS > HISTORY

HISTORY History of Skiathos Greek Islands Sporades Greece

Skiathos is an island with great history. According to historical researches, the first settlers were the Pelasgians.

During the 8th century B.C. Chalcidians reached the island.

During Persian Wars, Skiathos fought at the Athenians’ side.

In 478 BC Skiathos entered the First Athenaeum Alliance. In 378 BC made an ally with Athens once again, at the Second Athenaeum Alliance. In 146 BC Skiathos were ruled under the Romans.

In 1204, Venetians ruled the Aegean islands. In 1207 Venetian Brothers Gyzi conquered the island and built the famous Bourtzi Castle.

Skiathos was under Venetian rule until 1538, when, after a 6-day siege, the Turkish Barbarosa defeated them and took the control of the island. At that time the island suffered a lot.

Freedom came in 1830 when all the Sporades became part of Greece.

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