Holidays in Alonissos

Part of the Sporades complex, Alonissos is an authentic island mostly known for its incredible natural beauty and the amazing beaches. Chora is the most picturesque village in Alonissos island, located on top of a hill and offering great view to the Aegean Sea. This village was severely damaged by the earthquake of 1965 and this was when most inhabitants moved to Patitiri, the port of Alonissos Greece. Patitiri, Votsi, Roussoum Gialos and Steni Vala are the most frequented tourist spots on the island, ideal for families and romantic couples. The beaches are crystal and surrounded by lush greenery, creating a relaxing atmosphere.

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Travel guide to Alonissos, Greece

Alonissos is a lovely island with much greenery and cozy beaches. Even in high season, it keeps a calm and relaxing atmosphere. Traditional villages dot the countryside of Alonissos, such as the picturesque village of Chora and the seaside villages of Votsi and Roussoum Gialos, that make great places for an evening walk. Do not also miss the boat trip from Patitiri port to the Marine Park of Northern Aegean, where you can swim in truly fantastic water. Holidays in Alonissos can be combined with other islands of Sporades, like Skopelos or Skyros.

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Want to find out the best beaches, villages and sights to visit in Alonissos island? Have a look in our travel guide with detailed texts, photos and maps to better organize your Alonissos holidays.

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Accommodation

Patitiri, the port and capital village of Alonissos Greece, hosts the majority of accommodations on the island. Although there are some small hotels in the region, accommodation mostly includes traditional studios, self catering apartments and rooms for your Alonissos holidays. The seaside villages around the port, like Votsi and Roussoum Gialos, also offer cozy studios and rooms with all the necessary facilities and good access to the beach. Some hotels have luxury facilities, like pools.

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Things to see and do

The island of Alonissos is one of the Greek islands of the Ionian Sea and it belongs to the Sporades islands group. The most picturesque village of Alonissos island is Chora, a charming traditional village with whitewashed houses and narrow paved streets. The village was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1965 and many houses are ruined till today. The location of Chora, on top of a hill, offers amazing view to the Aegean Sea and the green nature of Alonissos in Greece.

Patitiri, Votsi and Roussoum Gialos are the most tourist places of the island, while the beaches are actually small coves with crystal water and relaxing atmosphere. Do not miss a boat trip to the Marine Park of Northern Aegean. This park consists of small islets with exotic water, where actually the rare species of seal Monachus Monachus go to breed. Many visitors actually combine holidays in Alonissos with volunteer work and study in the Center of the Marine Park. Hiking, cycling and sailing are among the most popular things to do on this lovely island.

Highlights in Alonissos

Discover in a glance the best things to see and do in Alonissos island

Chora village

Picturesque village of Chora

Constructed on top of a hill with amazing view to the Aegean Sea, Chora is the old capital of Alonissos. It was partly abandoned after a severe earthquake in 1965.
Agios Dimitrios beach

Crystal waters

Located on the northern side of Alonissos, Agios Dimitrios is a pebbled beach with crystal waters. This is a lovely and organized place to enjoy a day at the sun.
Roussoum Gialos

Lovely beach

Roussoum Gialos is a picturesque seaside village in Alonissos with fish taverns and a nice bay to swim. Due to the lush greenery, the waters of the bay are blue green.
Day cruise to Marine Park

Boat trip to marine park

In summer there are day cruises from the port of Patitiri in Alonissos to the Marine Park of Northern Aegean, a protected region with uninhabited islands.
Chrissi Milia beach

Beach of Chrissi Milia

Located on the southern side of Alonissos and close to Patitiri, the beach of Chrissi Milia is sandy and has amazing waters.
Tzortzi Gialos beach

Small beach of Tzortzi Gialos

Tzortzi Gialos beach is located close to Patitiri, the port of the island. This is a long beach with small white pebbles and crystal waters.