yes - all the big ferries and cargo ships coming in and out were the only thing i found undermined the lovely atmosphere in Skiathos town. Only ever-so-slightly, you understand. The open-air theatre was still fairly basic compared to facilities at home - it felt very much a community facility, and much nicer for that.

Those cafes nearby are wonderful. I love how they're all so beautifully decorated. My favourite was the one on the steps leading up to the old part of Skiathos town, which turns into a kind of chill-out zone for the younger folk at night time. They have had all these big cushions of pretty fabrics made to actually fit the steps, and they string up fairy lights and lanterns, and the beautiful people lounge about drinking fabulously-coloured cocktails - it's really quite magical!