As of December 1, 2015, Alonissos abolished plastic bags

κand now uses cloth bags, it is the first region in Greece that, through the program “Alonissos without plastic bags”,

eliminates the use of the plastic bag.

Alonissos is the third island in the series after Skopelos and is about 2 nautical miles away from it.

Its peculiarity in relation to the other islands of Skopelos and Skiathos is that it has scattered desert and rocky islands that give it a separate animal and plant kingdom. In the area of ​​Alonissos, the first National Marine Park of our country was established in 1992 for the protection of the Monachus-Monachus seal.

Alonissos is the “Ecological” island of the Sporades, with a special natural environment and the possibility of implementing many alternative tourism activities.

The ancient name of Alonissos was IKOS and then Achilliadromia. Patitiri Bay is the port of the island and is connected by ferry to Volos, Skiathos, Skopelos and Thessaloniki.

Characteristics :

• Its total area reaches 64.5 sq km. and the length of its coast is approximately 67 km
• There is a main road that crosses the island and smaller dirt roads that lead to the beaches.
• Most of the beaches are located on the south side of the island. The northern side has fewer beaches and is steeper.
• Around Alonissos there are scattered hermitages, the most famous of which are Kyra Panagia, Peristera and Psathoura

Infrastructure :

• ort in Patitiri.
• Ferry Connection to Volos via Skiathos, and Agios Konstantinos (Fthiotidas).
• Diving centers.
• Health Center.

Alonissos offers:

• Unique natural environment and the Marine Park.
• Possibility for holidays that combine swimming in beautiful and spotless beaches and activities in nature.
• Accommodation infrastructure, hotels and rooms for rent, but without large hotel units.
• Possibility of boat trips to the surrounding islands and diving.
• Many beautiful pebbly but also sandy beaches, with the most famous being the beach of Agios Dimitrios, Lefto Gialo and Marpou

Suggestions :

• Walk and coffee in the old town, in one of the traditional cafes, and a view of the blue sea.
• Swim at the beaches of Agios Dimitrios, Chrysi Milia and Lefto Gialo.
  Μπάνιο στις παραλίες του Αγίου Δημητρίου, στη Χρυσή Μηλιά και το Λεφτό Γιαλό.
• Food in the traditional fishing village of Steni Vala, which also has a harbor for sailboats and speedboats.
• Boat trip and visit to the islands surrounding Alonissos, mainly Psathoura and Kyra Panagia. On the way, visit the Blue Cave on the southeast side of the island
• Activities in nature, excursion with inflatables and diving.
• Relaxed drinking and dining in one of the beautiful old country restaurants.