What does Agia Paraskevi look like in the Winter? Skiathos Island, Greece - January 2024

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  • I'm out and about filming some bits for UA-cam and Social Media in Agia Paraskevi today. Come with me as I show you the hotels and restaurants that closed for Winter , and take you for a walk along the beach, surveying the damage from September's Storm Daniel.
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  • @ChrisOsborne-pr1iy
    @ChrisOsborne-pr1iy 4 місяці тому +1

    flying out to stay at green park next week, enjoyed watching, very informative. thank you

  • @janeslater8004
    @janeslater8004 4 місяці тому +1

    Looks so different in winter although i expect its hot again now😊

  • @sallyvaughan1231
    @sallyvaughan1231 19 днів тому

    Hey Ruth, I think this might be your last video on here? Had only just found you and miss you. We went in May our first visit..excellent peaceful holiday, so quiet. We made it more or less up to the restaurant but I just could not find it! Where are you now?! X

  • @sallyvaughan1231
    @sallyvaughan1231 5 місяців тому

    Just found you, perfect! We are coming May 16th for 10 days, really hoping for lovely weather..what do you think? Both for walking and beach. The light looks glorious.

  • @davidwainman1240
    @davidwainman1240 6 місяців тому

    Hiya Ruth
    What’s the weather like in may?
    Can you tell me if the princess hotel doing ok after the storm.

  • @davidwainman1240
    @davidwainman1240 6 місяців тому

    Hiya Ruth
    What’s the weather like in may?
    Can you tell me if the princess hotel doing ok after the storm.

  • @thomasj3421
    @thomasj3421 Місяць тому

    Nice video.
    You should have more subs.

  • @stephentaylor5657
    @stephentaylor5657 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi Ruth, how lovely that is. When I first came to Skiathos in 1996 I stayed in Paraskevi and loved those 10 says so much.. the year Skiathos stole my heart. Its freezing here and I'm anchored down with the heating on and a hot water bottle by my side.Role on May 8th for some Skiathos sun! We booked our flights for June today too , so we will be rotating around the place in May and June...yippee!! See you Ruth. Steve and David ❤❤ xx

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  8 місяців тому +2

      Oh Steve thats a beautiful story of how you fell in love with Skiathos. Super happy you are both returning twice this Summer. More opportunities to see you!
      Stay cosy with that hot water bottle. I wished they sold them here! Sending you both all my love. Always 😘😘❤️❤️xxxx

  • @djfrenchman
    @djfrenchman 8 місяців тому

    Great video again! Now for my constructive comments. Having been to Skiathos many times in the Summer, in my opinion looks much better than January. Ok, that was an obvious comment. Now for the critical observation. Notwithstanding that the Skiathos Princess from the outside going toward the sea has always reminded me as a bit of a dump, I find no excuse for that god awful beach. So, this "event" in Skaithos happened in September 2023, and its now January 2024. Why hasn't any work been carried out to repair the damaged beach? I suspect this lack of care probably resonates on every beach. The tourist season is not that long away. Hopefully the repairs will be done. After all what is the point of "Tourist Tax"? They have the money. No excuses!!! End of rant ;-)

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  8 місяців тому +1

      Hey Dave, thanks for watching 😊😊 at the moment there is little point fixing any beaches until the Spring. We have to get through the bad weather of Winter first. The heavy rains and snow will come and go, and then Spring is all about making everything shiney and New again. The Muncipality have many many beaches to fix, but I don't doubt for a second that they will all be ready by May when the first tourist flight comes in!
      Sending you lots of love. Hope you are staying warm and cosy ❤️xxx

    • @djfrenchman
      @djfrenchman 8 місяців тому

      @@roadtrippingruth8582 Yes I am sure you are right. You are an asset to us all. Keep it up, you have a great fanbase! As for warm and cosy, I hope you are too. 🙂

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  8 місяців тому +1

      Aww... thankyou Dave. I have literally come back from the pharmacy with a hot water bottle. I will certainly be warm and cosy tonight. Big hugs and love to you! Looking forward to a good proper chinwag in the summer with you 😊😘xxx

    • @djfrenchman
      @djfrenchman 8 місяців тому

      @@roadtrippingruth8582 For sure. Sorry not seeing you last year. We just didn't get up that hill ;-)

  • @wrcfreak2121
    @wrcfreak2121 3 місяці тому

    Id love it then too as long as odd restaurant or bar open

  • @StoppedForaWhile
    @StoppedForaWhile 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the nice trip dear friend!!!

  • @DBR5813
    @DBR5813 8 місяців тому

    Hi Ruth would you do a video on achaladies beach soon 👍🏻😎🇬🇷🏖️

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  8 місяців тому

      Hey Daniel, yes great idea! I haven't been there this Winter, so it will be good for me to explore Achaladies. I will choose a sunny day for this 😀🇬🇷😘xxx

  • @thomasbailey6580
    @thomasbailey6580 6 місяців тому

    Nice video:) Random question, do you know where the best price ticket is to go to Skopelos, I know there's the travel agent on the corner of papadiamanits but wonder if you get a 'tourist tax' on the ticket.

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  6 місяців тому

      Hi Thomas, I always buy my tickets from the travel agent on the corner of papadiamantis and never had a problem with tourist taxes. You can also purchase tickets online too, which I have done too for other Greek Islands! I hope you have the bestest time here on Skiathos and Skopelos 😀😀❤️

    • @thomasbailey6580
      @thomasbailey6580 6 місяців тому

      Thanks @@roadtrippingruth8582

  • @rjetravel5483
    @rjetravel5483 8 місяців тому

    Storm proper did a iob there didn't it! Xxx

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  8 місяців тому

      Hey Rich, yesss.... it did take a bit of a battering. I hope we have calm winter weather so things are not made worse 🙏🙏xxx

  • @samandjennysambrook
    @samandjennysambrook 8 місяців тому

    Hi Ruthie, and Katarina,Thanks for the walk, so strange seeing the place so deserted...we hope you are Happy and looking forward to the summer 🏝️🌞 regards always...love Sam and jenny.xx💞

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  8 місяців тому +1

      Hey Sam & Jenny, hope you are both well? Yes its a little Ghost Town right now. Everything so quiet and calm. We are both really well. Enjoying our winter walks and exploring the island together. Sending you both all my love ❤️ big hugs my wonderful friends 😘😘❤️❤️xxxx

  • @smudge8157
    @smudge8157 8 місяців тому

    Was just wondering if the bus still runs on a reduced... schedule over the winter? Oops asked that before watching the full video 🤦‍♂️

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  8 місяців тому

      Its a very reduced schedule. Last bus from Koukanaries is at 6.30. No night time bus adventures here 😅😀

  • @stuartjack4369
    @stuartjack4369 8 місяців тому

    Looking forward to seeing more of Paraskevi when I come in May . All the best , Stuart x

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  8 місяців тому

      Yayyy... My mumsy, is coming in May too. Its a popular month to visit this year! I hope you will be here in time for Easter. Much love ❤️ xx

  • @amandahuby871
    @amandahuby871 8 місяців тому

    😊❤😊❤love your videos, wish I was there, hopefully in July ❤❤❤

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  8 місяців тому

      Thankyou so much for your kind words ❤️ so very appreciated! I keep everything crossed for you to be here in July. Please come say hello if you see me about! Sending you much love ❤️ xxx

  • @stevencoadoriginal
    @stevencoadoriginal 8 місяців тому

    Sounds like you’ve got a bit of a cold Ruth! At least Katarina enjoyed all the puddles and water 😊

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  8 місяців тому +1

      Oh Steve, I do have a wee sniffle going on! Its been so wet and chilly that I think my body has gone into shock! 😅🙈
      It took me forever to clean Katarina up at the bus stop. Wet, sandy and muddy she was! Speak to you very soon Steve. Much love ❤️ xxx

  • @thehogester4302
    @thehogester4302 8 місяців тому

    So glad to see you again Ruth and Katarina. Lovely walk around Agia Paraskevi. Take care and look after yourself.xxx

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  8 місяців тому

      Thankyou so very much. We send you all our love ❤️😘xxx

  • @533steve
    @533steve 8 місяців тому

    Hi Ruth , just came across your UA-cam, love skiathos , first went in 2001 and second time was last August, obviously a lot has changed which you would expect over so long but the people and food are fantastic

    • @533steve
      @533steve 8 місяців тому

      Stayed at Zorbas family house and wow

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  8 місяців тому +1

      Hi Steve, thankyou so much for subscribing. Really appreciate it. Yes, Skiathos has changed alot over the past 25 years ( We have known the island around the same amount of time) buts it been the most beautiful love affair. Every year I have grown to love this little rock more and more! Hope to see you this Summer if you coming. Lots of love xxx

  • @katethacker9408
    @katethacker9408 8 місяців тому

    Hi Ruth ~ lovely to see you and Katerina again ❤. Not sure if anyone else has said yet, but regarding the little church, I’m pretty sure that it’s also called Agia Paraskevi as ‘Agia’ means ‘Saint, (female - Agios is a male saint). So the beach and area are named after the church 😍 Looking forwards to your next video xx

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  8 місяців тому +1

      Hi Kate, thankyou so much for this information! Thats just great. You have taught me something new and I'm sure other people reading the comments will appreciate the info too 😀🥰. Always love learning about the island ❤️. Hope you are well and managing to keep warm and cosy. Really hope to see you in a few months time 😊😊❤️xxxx

    • @katethacker9408
      @katethacker9408 8 місяців тому

      A pleasure Ruth. Looking forwards to my first ever Easter in Skiathos - will look out for you and Katerina 🥰

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  8 місяців тому

      Brilliant stuff! Ping me a message when you are here and we will have that much overdue get- together ❤️ 😊 xxx

  • @amandahuby871
    @amandahuby871 8 місяців тому

    Katerina loves it, she is a real cutie xx

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  8 місяців тому +1

      She's such a sweet gentle soul. I want her senior years to be filled with fun and love ❤️ 🥰🥰

  • @stevewoodhouse621
    @stevewoodhouse621 8 місяців тому

    Nice one Ruth, keep ‘em coming.

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  8 місяців тому +1

      Thankyou so much Steve! Hope to see you in the Summer 😊😊😘xxx

  • @klgez
    @klgez 2 місяці тому +1

    It was lovely to meet you last night in the town. Keith. Lee and Alan

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  2 місяці тому +1

      Yayyy.... the 3 amigos! Great to hear from you! I hope you found your way to Koziakas for your food ok?
      Have the bestest time here. Was great to meet you all. Big hugs to you boys ❤️xxx

    • @klgez
      @klgez 2 місяці тому

      Hi Ruth it's 3 amigos here wer in town at the Parada bar fancy a meet xx

    • @roadtrippingruth8582
      @roadtrippingruth8582  2 місяці тому

      Aww..... thankyou so much for asking, but I have just started my evening shift at work! Have the best time boys. Have a cheeky drink for me! Big hugs to you all xxx❤️