Alonnisos is considered to be the quietest island of Sporades, an ideal destination for relaxing holidays in the nature, by the sea. Picturesque villages, well-marked trails will hikers. As for the local cuisine, it is finger-licking good, and you especially have to try the Alonnisos tuna. Alonissos is known for its National Marine Park, a unique habitat with a variety of flora and fauna, such as the Mediterranean seal Monachus Monachus.
Day trips are usually organized for locations within the park that are accessible to the public. There you can swim, dive or hike and observe the wildlife and impressive natural landscapes. The first view that visitors see in Alonissos, the largest settlement and port of the island, is called Patitiri, which took its name from the wine press, back in the day when the main occupation of the locals was the viticulture. It is full of life and color, although less picturesque than Chora. You can enjoy your meal in the amazing taverns with a view to the sea.
The Alonissos Museum, also worth-visiting, is the only pirate museum in the Aegean and exhibits include anchors, pirate trombones, handcuffs from slaves in the barn and other objects that can be only found in movies. Chora old capital of the island, or Old Alonissos, is an absolutely beautiful place at high altitude with small cafes overlooking Sporades, local art shops and a wide variety of accommodation, from hotels and rooms to rental villas .Take the bus to visit this charming Country!
Alonissos has something special that distinguishes it from all other Greek islands: the seabed. Hundreds of ancient and modern shipwrecks have been found on the seabed around Alonissos and, of course, it has the only underwater museum in the area!
