ALONISOS

KONSTANTINA STUDIOS Tel. + 30 24240 66165, 65900

ROUSOUM GIALOS

AETHRA Tel. & Fax + 30 24240 65011
AFRODITI ROOMS TO LET Tel. + 30 24240 65464
ARISTOTELIS STUDIOS Tel. & Fax + 30 24240 65380

STENI VALA

VILLA AGNANTEMA Tel. & Fax  + 30 24240 65155

VOTSI

ALEXANDROS Tel. & Fax + 30 24240 65091
DIMITRA Tel. + 30 24240 65351 Fax + 30 24240 65823

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MARPOUNTA

MARPUNTA VILLAGE HOTEL Tel. + 30 24240 65212, 65173, 65581  Fax + 30 24240 65582

MILIA

MILIA BAY HOTEL & APARTMENTS Tel. + 30 24240 66032,  66035-6 Fax + 30 24240 66037

PATITIRI

ALKYON HOTEL Tel. + 30 24240 65220, 65505 Fax + 30 24240 65195
ALONISSOS BEACH BUNGALOWS & SUITES HOTEL Tel. + 30 24240 65281, 64115  Fax  + 30 24240 66050
ATRIUM HOTEL Tel. + 30 24240 67570, 65749  Fax + 30 24240 65152
IKION HOTEL & APARTMENTS Tel. + 30 24240 66360, 65639 Fax  + 30 24240 65736
KAVOS HOTEL Tel. + 30 24240 65216  Fax + 30 24240 65083
NEREIDES HOTEL & APARTMENTS Tel. + 30 24240 65643-4 Fax + 30 24240 66434
PLEIADES HOTEL Tel. + 30 24240 65235

ROUSOUM GIALOS

GORGONA HOTEL Tel. + 30 24240 65317, 65187  Fax + 30 24240 65629

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MOTO ORIZON Tel. + 30 24240 66067,  Fax + 30 24240 66192

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IKAROS CAMPING Tel. + 30 24240 65568

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ASTROFEGGIA - Palio Chorio, Alonisos – Tel. + 30 24240 65182
BABIS – Patitiri, Alonisos – Tel. + 30 24240 66184
ELEONAS FISH TAVERN Tel. + 30 24240 66066
MELTEMI Tel. + 30 24240 65755
PANSELINOS CAFE BAR RESTAURANT – Alonisos, Palio Chorio – Tel. + 30 24240 66371
STENI VALA Tel. + 30 24240 65590

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HOW TO GET THERE
There are frequent ferry services from Volos to Patitiri of Alonissos. Distance 60 nautical miles.
KTEL buses from Athens to Volos leave from the bus station at 260 Liosion str.

There are also regular ferry services from Agios Konstantinos in Fthiotida to Patitiri. Distance 62 nautical miles.
KTEL buses leave daily from Athens to Agios Konstantinos.
Alonissos is also connected by ferry boat with Glossa on Skopelos, Skiathos, Trikeri , Kymi, Orei of Evia, Thessaloniki, Marmaras and Porto Karas of Chalkidiki.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

Port Authority of Alonisos – Patitiri + 30 24240 65595
Port Authority of Agios Konstantinos + 30 22350 31759
Port Authority of Volos + 30 24210 38888
Bus Station KTEL + 30 210 8317147
Communications Center OTE Alonisos + 30 2424065399
Medical Center of Alonisos + 30 24240 65208
Post Office – Patitiri Alonissos + 30 24240 65560

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Alonisos lies to the east of Skopelos, from which its southern end is separated by a narrow channel. To the east of Alonisos are the small islands of Lechousa, Peristera and Adelfi.
The island has a long narrow shape, with an area of 64 square kilometers and 64 kilometers of coastline.
It has luxuriant vegetation, with pine trees almost touching the sea in some places and there are fine beaches with clear sea.

HISTORY
Alonisos has been inhabited since prehistoric times.
The Mycenaeans settled on the island in the 14th c. BC two cities, famous for their wine exports to the region, evolved during the Classical period. There are some remains of ancient inhabitation at Kokkinokastro on the south-east coast of the island.

Alonisos was captured by the Athenians (4th c. BC) and later by the Romans, to be recaptured by the Athenians in 428. It was raided and plundered by Barbarossa (1538) and became subject to the Turks, from whom it was liberated along with the other islands.

In 1965 the island was struck by a strong earthquake, which created much damage to the capital, Alonisos (or Chora). The inhabitants moved south-east to Patitiri,which is now the capital and harbor of the island.

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The small island of Alonisos, the northernmost island of the Sporades group has incredible natural beauties, dense vegetation, fine beaches with crystal clear waters, picturesque villages and attracts many visitors every year on summer time.

A center for the care and protection of the Mediterranean seal Monacus Monacus has been built at Gerakas, at the north end of the island. The sea of Alonisos has also been proclaimed a marine park of the Northern Sporades, in which this rare member of the animal kingdom is a protected species.

Tourist infrastructures satisfy all demands. On the island you will find many hotels, pensions, apartments and rooms to let, taverns where you will taste fresh fish, coffee shops and bars.

PATITIRI, the capital and the port of the island is a tiny, modern settlement built in a very sheltered bay, is a busting, lively place with many restaurants and places of entertainment along the sea-front and ample tourist accommodation. In Patitiri you can get various souvenirs, wooden toys, books and jewelry.

There is a bus service to Palea Alonissos and small boats link it with the neighbouring uninhabited islands and the superb beaches on the island itself. It is also possible to take an excursion around the island by small boat.

Rousoum Yialos is the most popular beach in the area with white pebbles and crystal waters, located between the port of Patitiri and Votsi. In the region you will find rooms to let, taverns and coffee shops.

The settlement of VOTSI, 1 kilometer north the harbor, is hidden amidst lush greenery. Further to the north are the beaches of  Platsouka, Milia, Chryssi Milia and Kokkinokastro (30 minutes by small boat from Patitiri).

The beach of Chryssi Milia is one of the most popular of the island. It is ideal for families with children, sun beds and umbrellas are available.
The beach of Milia is relatively close to Patitiri, roughly 10′ by car or motorbike and 30-40′ on foot. On the beach you will find a small snack bar, sun beds, umbrellas and water sports.

Kokkinikastro is another beach that enchants with its magic beauties. It is located northeast of Patitiri and is under an abrupt hill with red rocks and pines on the top.
Tzortzi Gialos is located 7 kilometers from Patitiri. It is a paradise beach with thick sand and small pebbles, ideal for the lovers of the nature.
Archaeological excavations on the island opposite KOKKINOKASTRO have brought to light stone tools and petrified bones dating to the Middle Paleolithic period, which are thought to be the earliest traces of human life in the entire Aegean. At Kokkinokstro can also be seen a few remains of an ancient acropolis and Venetian fort.

Further to the north are the sites of  STENI VALA, GLYFA, KALAMAKIA and AGIOS DIMITRIOS.
Steni Vala is a small fishing village 10 km. from Patitiri. The village is old and has kept its traditional architecture.
Like Kalamakia, Stenivala is famous for fresh fish in the taverns, all owned by fishermen.
Glyfa beach is located near the northern end of Steni Vala. It is a fine sandy beach with some small pebbles.
Kalamakia is a small fishing harbour, 12km from Patitiri. Kalamakia’s beach is small, not really a choice for swimming, but you could swim at nearby beach of Agios Dimitrios. In the taverns along the coast you will taste fresh fish and seafood.
Agios Dimitrios is located right after Kalamakia. There you will see the biggest and one of the most beautiful beaches of the island with white pebbles and crystal waters.

The tourist settlement of MARPOUNDA, 3 kilometers south of Patitiri, has fine sea and lush vegetation. In the region you will find hotel units. Marpounda has two magic, fully organized beaches with crystal clear waters, surrounded by gigantic rocks.

PALEA ALONISSOS (or Chora), is to the west of Patitiri on a hill with a magnificent view over all parts of the island. It is a small enchanting town with densely built traditional houses that seems almost to have been forgotten by time. It was the capital of the island until 1965, when an earthquake happened and the people moved down to Patitiri. Many of the ruined houses have been restored. Sights worth seeing include the remains of the Venetian fortification and the churches of Agios Athanasios, of Christ and of Agios Georgios.
On the old capital you will find traditional rooms to let, many graphic taverns and small shops. There are a few local artists and you can buy paintings, coloured candles and antiques.

The monastery of Agii Anargyri lies to the north and to the north-west are the beaches of Vrysitsa, Tsoukalia and Megali Ammos.

NEARBY ISLANDS
The island is surrounded by a cluster of smaller islands.
East of Alonisos is the uninhabited island of Peristera which has a number of fine beaches.
Southernly from Alonissos, in distance of  5,8 nautical miles from Patitiri are located the rocky islands with the name Dio Aderfia.
At the north east is located the islet of Kyra Panagia with an area of 25 square kilometers, which is the largest of the nearby uninhabited islands. There are many olive trees on this island and two large natural bays: Agios Petros and Planitis. It is now the property of the Grand Lavra monastery on Mount Athos, and takes its name from the monastery of the same name there.

Yioura is located north-east of Kyra Panagia and south-west of Piperi island. It has an area of 11 square kilometers.

North of Yioura is the unihabited island of Psathoura, the northernmost of the group with an area of 2 square kilometers.
Piperi is located east of Kyra Panagia and Yioura, with an area of 7 square kilometers. The island and the sea surrounding it form the kernel of the National Marine Park. It is a very important island for the survival of the Mediterranean Monk Seal.

South-east of Alonisos lies the island Skatzoura with an area of 7,7 square kilometers.
In front of Skantzoura are the islets Kasidi, Lachanou, Polemika, Strongylo, Praso, Skantili and Korakas.

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