Alónnisos
The long rocky island of Alónnisos (formerly Khiliondrómia; in antiquity Ikos), one of the more secluded places in Greece, lies in the middle of the chain of the Northern Sporades, which runs west from Skíathos. Along the whole length of the island extends a ridge of hills which reaches its highest point in Mt Kouvoúli (1,562ft/476m). The northwest coast is fringed by cliffs; on the gentler southeast coast there are a number of sheltered bays.
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Here there are traces of settlement going back to Neolithic times.
The inhabitants of this island work in the fields on the small but fertile plains, or else as shepherds and seamen. The center of the island has submerged, leaving two small islets and several smaller ones. A rock mass called Psathoura is all that remains of ancient Alonnisos.
The inhabitants of this island work in the fields on the small but fertile plains, or else as shepherds and seamen. The center of the island has submerged, leaving two small islets and several smaller ones. A rock mass called Psathoura is all that remains of ancient Alonnisos.
Related Attractions
Alonnissos - Village, Greece
In the southern part of the island of Alónnisos, 1km/.75mi northwest of Patitíri, commandingly situated above the sea, is island's old capital Alónnisos (Khorió). It was largely abandoned after an earthquake in 1965 but is now being developed as a tourist center. The village affords magnificent views.
Ikos - Kokkinókastro
The ancient settlement of Ikos is believed to have been at Kokkinókastro on the southeast coast, where remains of a town wall and tombs have been brought to light.
Patitíri
The population of the island of Alónnisos is mainly farmers and fishermen. Almost all live in the fertile southern part of the island. In this area is the port, Patitíri.
Votsi, Greece
One km/.75 mi east of Patitíri is the modest fishing village of Vótsi, with houses for holiday visitors.
