Greeka.com: Alonissos Reviews - Greece and the Greek Islands

General: Wonderful islets and sea caves

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:06 GMT

We were looking for a quiet, peaceful island, when a friend in Greece, suggested Alonissos and happily, she was right. Apart from the beauty that this green island provides, not many people know about the small uninhabited isles of Alonissos, totally seven, if I can remember correctly. There are small boats that tak...

General: Clean beaches and calm air

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:06 GMT

After the noise of Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos were a refresh for us. Especially Alonissos, this small green island with the wonderful beaches and the calm air. We spent only four days there but we enjoyed it the most from the other two islands: the good food, the green nature, the hiking paths from Patitiri to...

General: A calm island traffic free

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:06 GMT

Beaches are great on Alonissos. Big trees were reaching the sea. The water is clear, very peaceful and clean areas. Not much of nightlife, though. There were small coffee shops, taverns, pizzas and only one club at the center of Alonissos. We didn't see any monuments, but there are many paths to walk, a nice experience! Not much I have to say about the food, the island is small and even tho...

General: Put love and enjoy

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:06 GMT

The beaches on Alonissos are wonderfull, poor of tourists and rich of nature. Sometimes, we found some little garbages by Greek tourists but not enough to not enjoy the landscape. The sea is the Sea, cold but wonderful, the best I have ever swam. No nightlife, no historical monuments, only nature and peace. There are not good vegetables in the markets, but a good fish. In a general way, you...

Beaches: Calm even in high season

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:06 GMT

Glyfa is a really beautiful and picturesque beach. It is not very long, but it usually doesn't get very crowded, even in high season. The shoreline is pebbled, which I prefer because sand doesn't stick on you. The water in Glyfa is perfect, warm and clean. Do not rely on public buses to go, because their itinerary is not very prompt. Prefer to rent a scooter and make the tour of the island. Gly...

Beaches: Great and clean Lakes

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:06 GMT

I have been going to Alonissos every summer for the last four years. It is a great island to spend some relaxing time with no big crowds around you. I think ther best beach on Alonissos is Lakes. As it rarely gets overcrowded, it is ideal for a good day in the sun. The windmill in front of the bay is the trademark of Lakes. You will love the clean water and the pebbles on the coast. You can eas...

Beaches: Sandy and safe for the kids

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:06 GMT

The beach of Chrisi Milia is just lovely. Extremely clean water and great for snorkelling. It was also very safe for my kids because the seafloor was too sandy and their feet didn't get hurt from the rocks, as in other beaches of Alonissos. Chrisi Milia had some sun beds, but you have to go early to catch one, because the visitors of the nearby hotels were many. For me, it was the best beach of...

General: Magnificent food and accommodation

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:06 GMT

Our niece lives in Alonissos and we went to visit her and her husband, who is Greek. The island of Alonissos is beautiful and not at all commercialized. I liked the food at all restaurants,it was really magnificent and fresh, tasty and beautifully delivered with great white wine. Especially our visits at the bakery were a must. The small specialty shops had wonderful gifts, too! Generally, the...

General: Eveything was excellent

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:06 GMT

I stayed on Alonissos island about a week, this was last summer. Some friends of us who were on the island in 2007 gave us all the information we needed about it. Everything was excelent, the beaches, the food, the culture and the people who lived there. The villages were really picturesque. We are coming back next year, hopefully... We loved snorkling and swimming and I enjoyed the very clea...

General: Perfect island to enjoy nature

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:06 GMT

My plane flew to Skiathos but I spent my holiday in Alonissos going there by boat from Skiathos. On Alonissos the villages are few, in general not very crowded and lovely. The beaches are also not so crowded, most of them have pebbles so they are especially good for snorkeling. The water is crystaline. Best Beaches: Agios Dimitrios, Chrisi Milia, and Steni Vala. The rooms clean. The nightlife i...

General: Alonissos

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:06 GMT

Just returned from a fantastic holiday in Alonissos staying at the breath taking Mila bay appartments. Vivian and Andreas were wonderful host and the views from the exceptional appartment were incredible. As were the veiws from each one of the walks we did. Walked to Old Village then walk to beach what a walk. Also must mention George our taxi driver best on island not just a good driver bu...

General: It was more beautiful than the photos

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:06 GMT

Nationality: American
Date on the island: 24.08.2006
Countries visited: >1-5
The trip: I arrived in Alonissos with the Hellenic seaways Flying Cat it was a good trip. Though there is mass chaos when boarding the ferry and the crew doesn?t assist with luggage.
Reasons for going to Alonissos: Found the destination of Alonissos by looking on the greeka.com website

General: Picturesque, charming, good food, friendly people

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:06 GMT

Nationality: Swiss
Age: -

The trip: Flight from Zurich (Switzerland) to Skiathos and then to Alonissos by boat.
Reasons for going to Alonissos: By chance. A friend from Switzerland told me he liked the place much.
Idea before arriving: Nothing. I just went to Alonissos in Greece without searching anything about the island. I trusted my friend's experience.

General: An authentic island

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:06 GMT

I went to Skiathos a few years ago. I arrived by plane to Skiathos and stay there for 2 weeks. My wife and I decided to go for an excursion in the island of Alonissos and were really impressed by the authenticity of the island. A bit too calm but yet beautiful, especialy when coming from the busy Skiathos. Hope to have the chance to discover the island better next time.

General: Alonissos, the most beautiful of the Sporades

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:06 GMT

For me, Alonissos is the best island of the Sporades because it is the less touristy and the less developed; it is also the most authentic and the less crowded.
It may not have long sandy beaches like Skiathos and Skopelos and is definitely less lively at night (almost dead I must say) but I prefer this peacefulness and relaxation kind of holidays.
The port is lovely but not as interestin...