The Greek island with endless sandy beaches that made it into Europes top 12

A lush green Aegean island ranks among the 12 top islands in Europe.

From the sun-drenched Mediterranean to the chilly Baltic Sea, Europe boasts a wealth of enchanting islands with an astonishing diversity of landscapes for every kind of holiday. Lonely Planet has compiled its own list of 12 of the best islands in Europe that are worth visiting once in a lifetime. Among them is a Greek island with mesmerizing beaches that impress visitors from every corner of the world.

Skiathos among the top islands of Europe

In second place on the list of the 12 top islands in Europe is Skiathos. The cosmopolitan island of the Sporades stands out for its natural beauty and its more than 60 superb beaches. «Close your eyes and imagine the Greek beach of your dreams. A shimmering pebbly cove; A lush expanse of powder-white sand; A rocky promontory that embraces the sea at sunset; Skiathos is all this and much more», writes Lonely Planet about the island of Papadiamantis.

An island blessed by nature, hiding treasures in every corner, Skiathos is ideal both for family holidays and romantic getaways.

«The small and laid-back capital, the town of Skiathos, reveals a medley of whitewashed lanes and traditional island architecture, while ancient monasteries lie hidden in the quiet mountains and the unbelievably beautiful coastline unfurls among olive groves», the article notes.