Destinations news Mayors Want Thessaloniki-Skiathos Ferry Connection to Resume in 2022 by GTP editing team 9 September 2021 written by GTP editing team 9 September 2021 1 comment Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 74 Plakes, Skiathos. The mayors of Thessaloniki and Skiathos have joined forces and are requesting for the subsidized seasonal ferry service connecting the two Greek destinations and other Sporades islands to resume next year. In service since June, the connection is run by Greek ferry operator Seajets and covers the Thessaloniki-Skiathos-Skopelos-Alonissos route. Its last itinerary will be on October 3. In a joint letter to the Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis, the mayors of Thessaloniki, Konstantinos Zervas, and Skiathos, Thodoris Tzoumas, have requested for the connection linking northern city with the Sporades islands to be included among Greece’s subsidized lines for the 2022 season. According to the mayors, the ferry connection this summer contributed significantly to boosting tourism arrivals and revenue to both destinations. The journey connecting Thessaloniki to Skiathos is three hours; to Skopelos is four hours; and to Alonissos is four and a half hours. Join the 15,000+ travel executives who read our newsletter Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail GTP editing team This is the team byline for GTP. The copyrights for these articles are owned by GTP. They may not be redistributed without the permission of the owner. previous post Streets in Athens and Thessaloniki to be Renamed After Late Mikis Theodorakis next post Greece Extends Covid-19 Restrictions for Heraklion, Ikaria and Three More Areas You may also like Greece’s Hotel Market Sees Major Investments Over Four Months 5 February 2025 Greek Tourism Ministry Monitors Santorini Situation as Seismic Activity Continues 5 February 2025 Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024, IATA Reports 5 February 2025 Greek PM Reassures Public About Santorini’s Ongoing Seismic Activity 5 February 2025 Milos: Ministry Suspends 5-star Hotel Construction Near Sarakiniko Beach 5 February 2025 ELIME and HELMEPA Join Forces for Safer, More Sustainable Greek Ports 5 February 2025 1 comment Rolf 23 February 2022 - 14:42 Any news on the seasonal ferry between Thessaloniki and Skiathos? Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
