Alonissos

Alonissos lies in the northern Sporades, in the middle of the chain of islands which begins with Skiathos. The villages on this island are opposite Skopelos. The chief place, Alonissos, is situated on a hill. Despite the damage from an earthquake of 1965, some of the traditional houses still remain. Near Alonissos there are many smaller islands.These are Kira Panagia with a monastery, Gioura with the cave of Cyclops, the shelter Piperi, Pappous, Peristera and Skantzoura.These islands were chosen by the Mediterranean seals as a shelter. Between these islands there is a park to protect the species.

History

Alonissos was inhabited in the prehistoric age. An ancient city named Iko in the location of Kokkinokastro was significant. According to tradition, Pileas, father of Achilles who was buried on the island, spent the last years of his life in Iko. Many statues which came from Iko and many bottles of the excellent wine that was produced on the island have been found in Alonissos.

 

 

Anchorages

Patitiri: Good shelter; Fuel & water on quay; Night life

Votsi: Good shelter; Anchored off; No fuel; Water in town; Taverns

Steni Vala: Good shelter; Anchored off; No fuel or water; Taverns