Kanapitsa is an upmarket and exclusive area of the capital Skiathos Town. Just 4 miles southwest of vibrant Skiathos Town and 30 minutes from Skiathos airport, Kanapitsa offers a popular beach resort with some of the finest sandy beaches on the Island. Very few beaches can match the charm and the laidback ambience of the Kanapitsa beach. The water is crystal clear and is just perfect for swimming. For the adventurous, there is an exclusive Water Sports School that offers an array of exciting activities like wind surfing, scuba diving, water skiing and jet skiing. Visitors can take advantage of the water taxis that make the scenic short journey to neighbouring beaches and Skiathos Town. There are plenty of little footpaths crossing the Kalamaki peninsular and dropping steeply to the quiet beaches and secluded coves of Koutsouri and Delfiniki. There are a selection of pleasant beach tavernas and nearby Skiathos Town is on hand with interesting shops and boutiques, countless restaurants, sophisticated bars, live music and lively nightclubs.