Sailing Holidays in
Alonnisos
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The island is the most remote of the Northern Sporades island group and host to the National Marine Park of Northern Sporades, a refuge for rare seabirds, dolphins and the Mediterranean monk seal (monachus monachus).
Alónissos was one of the first islands of the Aegean to be inhabited as indicated by Neolithic settlement remnants found at the Cape of Kokkinókastro ( Red Castle). On Yioúra island, human presence was first detected in the 9th century BC, according to findings at Cyclop’s cave.
Situated at the crossroads of major sea routes, it was from here that Argo, the ship on which Jason and the Argonauts sailed to Kolhida to retrieve the Golden Fleece and the ships of Achaeans sailed to Troy.
Upon reaching the island you will encounter Patitíri, the picturesque harbor and capital of the island with the beautiful stone paved waterfront that took its name from the wine presses used by the locals, who were mainly occupied with wine making. Hóra (or Old Village) is the old capital of the island.
A medieval castle offering sweeping views to the sea, stone houses with picture-perfect courtyards, narrow paved streets, threshing floors and a number of churches encapsulates the essence of a typical Greek island settlement. A path from Hóra leads to the church of Áyioi Anárgyroi, where you can enjoy a lovely walk in the dense pine forest.
At Miliá, in a green idyllic location, you will find the International Academy of Homeopathy, which still keeps alive the deep-rooted tradition of folk medicine cherished thanks to the miraculous herbs growing on the island. Sea lovers will also find beautiful and serene beaches with crystal-clear waters (Meyálos Mourtiás, Stení Vála, Miliá, Chrisí Miliá, Marpoúnta).
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Patitiri is the harbor and the largest town in Alonnisos. The harbor affords good shelter from the meltemi (the Etesians).
The National Marine Park of northern Sporades consists of a handful of small, remote islands and the waters around them. It covers a wide sea area of approximately 2260 km2.
Taverna Nikos offers Kakavia a traditional fish soup with potatoes made by the fishermen during the fishing. Different kind of fish is used to cook Kakavia.
The beach has small pebbles but fine white sand in its sea bottom; the only downside is that it is narrow in width and filled with people. The deep water makes it ideal for water sports.
Spartines is a nice pebbled and sandy beach that can only be reached by foot or private boat. With no facilities, it has a unique feel of tranquility and isolation.
A quite large beach with fine sand in and out of the water; ideal for water sports. Particularly popular for families with young children as the waters are shallow.
The beach of St. Peter is smooth with fine sand and pebbles; ideal for families with young children.
Located next to the Agioi Anargyroi beach. It is an equally small and charming beach with fine pebbles and pine trees that look like bonsai plants as if they come from the rocks eaten by the sea.
Agios Petros is an impressive bay located in the southwestern coast of the deserted Kyra Panagia islet. It has emerald green waters and a popular destination for boaters.
Nice pebbly beach with crystal waters and view of the Pigeon Island. Preferred mainly by locals as it is a quiet beach.
Bay across from Straws and Stenivala. Inside the shelter bay, there are boats in the green sea and the unforgettable.
Rousoum Gialos is a very popular, shingle beach, mostly because it is near Patitiri. There are taverns and cafes here along with umbrellas and sun beds, so you can spend the whole day here.
Just one kilometer from Patitiri, Votsi Beach is lovely little bay surrounded by trees reaching the crystalline waters. The little shingle beach has room only for a few visitors.
One of the most popular and spectacular beaches in Alonissos. The sea looks white with coarse and fine pebbles.
Vrysitsa beach has fine sand and pebbles with relatively shallow waters for some distance into the sea. .
Marpounda is one of the quietest beaches in the island before Great Mourtias. The beach consists of pebbles and black sand and the pine forest leads to the sea.
Closed bay resembling a large natural pool. Crystal-clear waters and swimming just for one lucky boat making it on time.
A lovely beach with both pebbles and sand and emerald waters, it is at the east side of the Islet, surrounded by trees and unspoiled natural beauty. Very peaceful and calm.
For many, this is considered the most significant area in the northern side of the island because of its rare wild beauty with beautiful small and secluded beaches. The Megali Ammos is the largest of the small beaches of the bay and consists of white pebbles and fine yellow sand in some places.
Impressive beach with characteristic the red color of the rocks around the beach. Along with Ayios Demetrios, it is considered the most beautiful beach of the island.
Located at the northernmost point of the island. There are trees and vegetation in general, but is the driest landscape in this area.
This quite spacious beach consists of white pebbles and provides sun beds and umbrellas. The scenery complements the pine trees that literally dive into the sea.
Tiny beach with small pebbles and relatively cold water, there is also fresh water coming out into the sea just to the right of the beach. An interesting point is a cave that is to the right in the rocks which are found right into the sea.
Above the beach overlooking the homonymous hotel complex. It is organized and operates sports facilities.
Very lovely pebbly beach with crystal clear turquoise waters after Marpounta to the southwest. There are a few taverns with homemade food and fresh fish.
Deserted island in the bay across from Pigeon Beach Georgie Glass (Alonissos). Beach with sand with pebbles as well as green.
Small cove with sand and pebbles in the southwest. The small harbor of the town was used as a port of embarkation for the local boat that was performing daily route to Skopelos until the early 1970’s.
The beautiful pebbly beach of Milia has facilities as well water inflatable games for young children. The distinctive odor comes from the seaweed on the beach thought to have healing properties.
A small bay in Peristera Islet, reached only by boat. The pebbled beach has some protection from the wind but has no facilities.
The Aggalou Lakka is actually the last beach on the northern side of the island. White beach with small pebbles inside the water and outside on the beach.