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Skiathos Island
Area (sq.km): 48
Population(1991): 5.094
Population(2001): 6.199
Population Density(1991): 108
Population Density(2001): 131
Change% 2001/1991: 17,8
Length of Coast (km): 44
Traditional Settlements: Aroniadika, Kithira, Milopotamos, Kastrisianika, Kato Xora
Airports: Yes

Tourism Police Stations
Name: Tourism Police Station
Location: Skiathos
Address: Papadiamanti Street, P.O. Box 370 02 Skiathos
Telephone: 24270 23172

Camping Sites
Koukounaries, Koukounaries Magnesia Skiathos, Tel: 24270 49250

Domestic Port Authorities
City: Skiathos
Category: Deputy Port Authority
Tel: 24270 22107
VHF Channels: 07,12

Forests
Name: Skiathos
Description: Skiathos is the westernmost island of Northern Sporades. The area of Koukounaries is situated in the southern part of the island encompassing the following: a) a mixed forest spanning over 14,5 ha and consisting of Pinus halepensis, Pinis pinea, as well as of a sub-storey of hard-leaved shrubs that descend to the coastline, b) the Strophylia Lake covering a 9,5-ha-area to the north, and c) a sea zone occupying half of the area. The entire area is bounded to the north, east and west by the road and reaches into the sea at 20 m in depth. The Strophylia Lake is connected to the sea by a natural, narrow and usually waterless channel found on the eastern side of the forest. The area lies almost at sea level and rises to a maximum elevation of 1,50 m. The pine-forest which evolved in the context of secondary succession, superseded the once predominant Quercus ilex.
Notes: Any kind of activity is prohibited in the area, with the exception of a golf course, the conduct of scientific experiments, and the construction of small tourist units under proviso that they will be located outside the confines of the forestland and they will ensure a high degree of environmental protection. The forest covers an area of 500 - 600 m in length and 200-250 m in width, and is bounded to the east by a natural channel which is artificially widened and deepened. The profuse sub-storey of evergreen broad-leaf trees, the accumulation of dry material, the lack of sunlight and the anthropogenic disturbances seriously affect water conditions that are favorable to the growth of the umbrella pine, and at the same time hamper the latter's natural revival.
Island: Skiathos is the westernmost island of Northern Sporades. The area of Koukounaries is situated in the southern part of the island encompassing the following: a) a mixed forest spanning over 14,5 ha and consisting of Pinus halepensis, Pinis pinea, as well as of a sub-storey of hard-leaved shrubs that descend to the coastline, b) the Strophylia Lake covering a 9,5-ha-area to the north, and c) a sea zone occupying half of the area. The entire area is bounded to the north, east and west by the road and reaches into the sea at 20 m in depth. The Strophylia Lake is connected to the sea by a natural, narrow and usually waterless channel found on the eastern side of the forest. The area lies almost at sea level and rises to a maximum elevation of 1,50 m. The pine-forest which evolved in the context of secondary succession, superseded the once predominant Quercus ilex.