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Alonissos Town Holidays

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Alonissos Town Holidays

Alonissos Town Holidays at a glance

Highlights

  • Idyllic, traditional off the beaten track island just waiting to be explored
  • Bustling harbour front with excellent fish restaurants
  • Immense natural beauty and beautiful beaches
  • A national marine park boasting a rare species of the 'monk seal'

Alonissos is a lovely green island scattered with forests, orchards and meadows with many coves just waiting to be discovered. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful islands in Greece. Your starting point would be Patitiri, which is set in an idyllic bay and is protected by steep cliffs with a bustling pretty harbour offering a selection of shops, tavernas and bars.

Who holidays in Alonissos?

Ideal place for those looking for the real Greek way of life in a beautiful, unspoiled natural environment. Not recommended for those looking for commercialism. This is fantastic walking territory.

Key Facts - Alonissos Town

Map of Alonissos Town

Alonissos Town Holidays - Destination Profile

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Alonissos Town Holidays - Things to see

The Old Village of Alonissos: Also known as Chora), it was the capital of the island until 1965, when there was an earthquake and the people moved down to Patitiri on the coast. The views are really fantastic, with one of the best sunsets all around Greece, and now the Old Village is becoming one of the best parts of the island to visit.

The Folklore Museum: Located in Patitiri, a fascinating museum well worth a visit

National Marine Park: Where you can see rare species of Monk Seal

Ancient City Walls: With original tombstones and graves. It is thought that this is the site of ancient Ikos.

Gioura On this islands you will find Cyclop's Cave, decorated with varicoloured stalactites and stalagmites.

Psathoura: It has remains of an ancient city, most of which lie submerged.

Things to do on a Holiday in Alonissos Town

Popular activities during holidays in Alonissos Town include:

  • Ideal for trekking
  • Great paths through the forests. You can either book an organised group walk with a guide and, or you can follow the marked footpaths independently.
  • Relaxing and swimming

Alonissos Town Holiday Weather

Max Temp C Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Alonissos 20 25 30 34 33 28 24
London 13 16 20 22 21 19 13
Sunshine Hours Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Alonissos 8 9 11 12 12 9 7
London 5 6 7 6 6 5 3

Getting Around on Alonissos Town Holidays

The island has two main roads, one from the port of Patitiri to the Old Town and the other from Patitiri to the northern tip of the island, with a side road branching off to Steni Vala and Aghios Dimitrios.

Boat: It is the main mode of transportation in the island. A fleet of water taxis serves the main beaches, with larger boats sailing around Alonissos and further north to the deserted islands of the Marine Park.

By Bus or Taxi: There are four taxis on the island, and a bus service between Patitiri and the Old Town from June to September, ranging from four buses daily to nine or twelve in the high season.

Car Hire: An excellent way of getting around during Alonissos Town holidays, car hire gives you complete flexibilityas well as the ability to see more of the island.

Alonissos Town Holidays Shopping

Bargain purchases for those taking holidays in Alonissos Town include:

  • Gold
  • Leather
  • Honey
  • Ceramics

Alonissos Town Holidays - Beaches

Agios Dimitrios: Horseshoe shaped, fantastic turquoise coloured water.

Leftos Gialos: Crystal clear sea, lush tree-lined coastal area.

Megalos Mourtias: A beautiful beach worth relaxing for at least one day of your holiday.

Tzorti Gialo: A beach recommended for families.