Alonissos

Map of Alonissos

Alonissos is the largest island of Sporades complex. The total area reaches 64km² and has a coastline of about 67km. The population of the island reaches 2.600 inhabitants. The capital os Alonissos is Patitiri,the major commercial and administrative center of the island. Alonissos is more rugged and wild than its neighbors but not less green. Pine forest, olive groves and fruit orchards cover the Southern half, while a dense maquis of arbutus, heather and kermes oak the North. The beaches rarely match those of Skopelos or Skiathos for sand and scenery, but the white pebbles on most of them enhance the impression of gin clear water. Remoteness and limited ferry connections mean that Alonissos attracts fewer visitors than its neighbors.

Beaches

Rousoum: Small, crowded shore with pebbles, very close to Patitiri.

Milia: Overgrown beach with white pebbles nestled in the pine forest.

Kokkinokastro: A beautiful sandy beach with shallow, warm and clear water, making it perhaps the best beach in Alonissos (7 km from Patitirion).

Kokkinokastro

Agios Dimitrios: Wide white pebble beach North of Steni Vala. It is one of the most beautiful and characteristic points of the island, ideal for family holidays.

Mourtias, Marpounta, Vythisma: Popular small beaches surrounded by cliffs and dense pine forest at the Southernmost tip of the island.(1km from Patitiri)

Chrissi Milia, Tzortzi, Leftos Gialos: beaches on the East coast, opposite the islet Pigeon.

 

Chrissi Milia

Sights

The National Marine Park of Alonissos

Founded in 1992, the National Marine Park protects monk seals, dolphins, wild goats and rare seabirds in an area encompassing Alonissos plus a dozen islets speckling the Aegean to the East. None of these has any permanent population, but a few can be visited by excursion boats, weather permitting. Piperi, Peristera, Kyra Panagia are some of the islets.

National Marine Park

Other Sights

Castle
Located on the West side of the country.

Folklore Museum
Contains exhibits by several seasons on the history, customs and traditions of the island.

Pirate Museum - History

Presents the history of pirates through features exhibits.

Church of Kyra Panagia
Built in 1100AD and is on the islet Kyra Panagia.

Village Votsi
Traditional village a short distance from Patitiri.

Transportation

Patitiri

By ferry: Flying dolphins and ferries run 3 times daily for most of the year to and from Skopelos(20-30min), Skiathos(1hr 25min-1hr 45min) and either Volos(3hrs 15min-4hrs) or Agios Konstantinos(3hrs-4hrs)

Getting Around

By bus: There are just two bus routes on Alonissos: from Patitiri up to Hora(11 daily, 7pm-midnight) and to Steni Vala (3 daily)

By taxi: The taxi stand in Patitiri is on the harbor opposite the bus stand.

Boat trips: Various boat trips are on offer around the harbor.

Useful Phone Numbers

Police Department: 24240 65205
Fire Department: 24240 65199

Port: 24240 65595
Clinic: 24240 65208
Post: 24240 65560