Alonnisos

Island · Sporades, 🇬🇷 Greece

Population 3,138

Area 64 km²

Time zone Europe/Athens

Official website alonissos.gr

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Alonissos Natural Highlights

Alonissos, the easternmost of the Northern Sporades, is defined by its rugged coastline and the surrounding National Marine Park. This selection features the island's primary geological landmarks, from the sea-carved limestone of the Blue Cave to the 475-meter summit of Kouvoúli. The list covers diverse coastal formations, including the distinctive red cliffs of Kokkinokastro, the secluded dark sands of Vithisma, and the sheltered pebble bays of Megalos Mourtias and Lephto Gyalos.

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Best Beaches in Alonissos

Alonissos features a coastline defined by pine-fringed bays, crystal-clear waters, and varied geology. The island’s beaches range from the iconic red cliffs of Kokkinokastro to Chrisi Milia, the island’s only sandy beach. Many locations, such as Megalos Mourtias and Lephto Gyalos, offer pebble shores with traditional tavernas, while secluded spots like Vithisma and Megale Ammos provide unorganized settings for quiet swimming.

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Religious Sites

Alonissos features a collection of Byzantine and post-Byzantine religious sites, particularly concentrated in the historic Old Village (Chora). These structures range from the 17th-century Church of Christ to isolated hillside shrines like Análipsi. Many of these churches, such as Agios Athanasios, are built within the remains of the island's medieval fortress walls and exhibit traditional Aegean ecclesiastical architecture with whitewashed stone and ceramic tiled roofs.

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