The nice sandy beach of Troulos slopes gently into the sea,
making it ideal for children; the water sports school and snack bar
are an added bonus. All the swimming pools in the bay are open to
the public, provided something is purchased from their kiosk,
another plus for families. Koukounaries is another popular beach on
the island, its boardwalk giving easy access for buggies and the
shallow water making it safe for kids. There are also banana-boat
rides available and the Skiathos Riding Centre is nearby, offering
donkey rides for kids. Bourtzi has an open air theatre where
children can enjoy entertaining puppet shows.