Hotels of Greece
Alonissos
UNLIKE the other islands in the Sporades group – Skiathos, Skyros and Skopelos - Alonissos is not often expounded on in travel guides or even glossy conversations about the Greek islands. Sailing into the Alonissos harbor you instantly sense the singular atmosphere, non-pretentious elegance and relaxing appeal of this island. The colors of the sea, sky, pine and olive trees tumbling into waters, and the architectural style, immediately present a special, more individual character. Upon stepping onto the port of Patitiri, every encounter with the sociable locals only proves that here the people are surprisingly genuine, down-to-earth and tranquil, seemingly unaffected by the tourism-oriented country’s prime drive to simply make money from you. In Alonissos one really feels they are experiencing the exquisiteness, innocence and unassuming charm of how Greek islands were before the mass tourism boom, when eating fresh fish, sipping iced ouzo at twilight and listening to Syrtaki was not yet burdensomely clichéd. For more information see Alexia Amvrazi & Adrian Vrettos Guide to Alonissos.
Click on the links below to see my recommended hotels followed by other highly rated accommodations. A great way to plan your trip is my Create-an-itinerary page which allows you to put together a custom itinerary with the help of a travel agency with no obligation to book. You can find recommended travel agencies on Matt's Travel Agencies and Tours Page.
