Vrysitsa Beach
Exploring Alonnisos Sailing Holidays area
Vrysitsa beach has fine sand and pebbles with relatively shallow waters for some distance into the sea. .
Navigational Aids
Skopelos, the main harbor of the island is a large and lively harbor. With a meltemi (the Etesians) (NE) it can develop an uncomfortable swell, although the harbor remains tenable.
Patitiri is the harbor and the largest town in Alonnisos. The harbor affords good shelter from the meltemi (the Etesians).
The graves are parallel to each other and at a relatively short distance with covers of 2.5 meters from separate monolithic plates.
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.
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.
A small bay in Peristera Islet, reached only by boat. The pebbled beach has some protection from the wind but has no facilities.
Bay across from Straws and Stenivala. Inside the shelter bay, there are boats in the green sea and the unforgettable.
Deserted island in the bay across from Pigeon Beach Georgie Glass (Alonissos). Beach with sand with pebbles as well as green.
Located on the right side of the rock, with the famous church of Saint John in Kastri. The sandy beach is actually composed of two small beaches; one provides access by stairs to the chapel on the hill.
Near Panagitsa of Pyrgos. Although not preferred by tourists, this beach is a very good alternative for those who do not want to leave the city.
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.
Stafylos is just 5 km away from the capital. A nice fish tavern welcomes the visitors and some wooden steps lead down to the lovely pebbled bay with fine grey sand and crystal-clear waters.
Panormos is 18 km from Skopelos. The beach of Panormos is famous, busy with facilities and marine sports available.
Located 14 km from the town of Skopelos, Milia is the most beautiful and largest beach with golden sand in the island. Close to Panormos and Antrines, it is an organized beach which attracts many people, as it offers facilities and water sports.
Small sandy beach right next to the harbor with umbrellas and sun beds. Perfect for those who prefer their convenience by not leaving town.
Kastani beach is located at 14 km away from the city of Skopelos and is next to the beach of Milia. It is also called Mamma Mia beach because scenes from the homonymous film were shot here.
After Stafylos, behind the small cape, this is a rather large long beach with fine sand at the beginning of which there are umbrellas and sun beds. At the end of the beach, there is a source of drinking water.
Idyllic and sheltered bay, 8 km from the town of Skopelos with coastal taverns and amazing sunsets. The small pebbled beach is quite busy during the summer months.
Small coves for the most part rocky, ideal for isolation, fishing and diving while sailing in Greece. The pines that reach down to the sea offer shade and dew.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The beach of St. Peter is smooth with fine sand and pebbles; ideal for families with young children.
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.
Nice pebbly beach with crystal waters and view of the Pigeon Island. Preferred mainly by locals as it is a quiet beach.
One of the most popular and spectacular beaches in Alonissos. The sea looks white with coarse and fine pebbles.
Located at the northernmost point of the island. There are trees and vegetation in general, but is the driest landscape in this area.
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.
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.
Above the beach overlooking the homonymous hotel complex. It is organized and operates sports facilities.