Holiday to ALONISSOS...a rural retreat

The island of Alonissos is one of the wildest and least developed destinations in the Sporades. It is ideal for those who want to visit for a day trip, stay for a few days while island hopping or relax on a longer holiday. Get away from it all, walk in nature or try a range of water and adventure sports.

• Off the beaten track

• Secluded Beaches

• Hilltop Greek Villages

If you want a romantic honeymoon destination or want to explore, paint or photograph spectacular natural scenery, Alonissos is for you.

Start your relaxing holiday to Alonissos.  A perfect retreat for couples or spend a few days here while island hopping the Sporades.

Our Top 5 Reasons to Visit Alonissos:

1. Get away from it all

Patitiri is the main port and hub on the island, with its cafes and tavernas. Take a bus or the donkey path from Patitiri to the hilltop village of Chora, with its narrow streets and lovely views. It was the old capital of the island until it was destroyed in the earthquake of 1965, which forced residents to relocate to Patitiri. Climb up to the medieval castle for stunning views and fabulous sunsets. The only other real settlement on the island is the village of Steni Vala.

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2. Secluded Beaches

Most beaches are hidden and well protected in bays and located in the South and East of the island. The pristine white sand of Agios Demetrius, with its selection of sunbeds, umbrellas and tavern, or Glifa where you can try watersports, are all waiting to be explored. The pebbly Chrissi Milia offers watersports and diving tours while Spartines is a nudist beach.

3. Walking, hiking & cycling

Look out for hidden chapels when you take long walks and hikes on the island. Ravines, pineforests, oak trees, olive groves and vineyards are all waiting for you. Kouvouli standing at 475m above sea level, is the highest mountain on the island for you to climb.

4. Adventure sports

Scuba diving, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and boating tours on the aquamarine sea are all available to you.

5. National Marine Park

Take a guided boat trip to the National Marine Park of Alonissos and the Northern Sporades, the largest protected marine area in Europe. See Mediterranean monk seals and the ancient sunken city of Psathoura.

Start your Alonissos holiday today.

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