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Elia Café – Leftos Gialos Beach

During our 2014 trip we also had the opportunity to visit the Elia Café, which is located at Leftos Gialos beach on the land just in front of the Eleonas Estiatorio, a restaurant we have visited numerous times over the … Continue reading

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Recommended Taxi Service – George Athanasiou

While visiting the island during the summer of 2014 we had the great pleasure of meeting and using the services of “George the taxi driver” (pictured to your right). Although we normally use our rented motorbike from I&M Rental to … Continue reading

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Loulaki Store – Patitiri

Loulaki is an eclectic store in Patitiri that sells unique, top quality solutions for home, mind & body, and style. Located directly next to the National Bank of Greece branch in Patitiri, it is owned and operated by Claudia Tobias, … Continue reading

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Gyros in the Old Village

As of the summer of 2023 there is a new gyros restaurant that is going to open in the Old Village. The previous operator of this gyros restaurant decided to sell/pass on the business to a new organization. I will … Continue reading

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Archontostasi Restaurant & Bar (“Mary’s Bar”)

The Archontostasi Restaurant & Bar (also known as “Mary’s Bar”) is located in the Old Village just up from the main road that leads to the main parking area in the OV. It has a full bar and a very … Continue reading

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Maria Studios – A Cosy Pension in Patitiri

The “Maria Studios” is a family-run pension located in the port town of Patitiri. A cosy complex of 10 studios surrounded by lush pine trees, it’s only 20 meters from a rocky beach, making it ideal for those who love … Continue reading

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Ikion Eco Boutique Hotel in Patitiri

The Ikion Eco Boutique Hotel is located in the main port town of Patitiri, situated about 500 meters from the port itself through a convenient foot path. One of the most beautiful traditional buildings on the island, it originally opened … Continue reading

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Spacious, Fully Equipped Rental Apartment in Milia Bay

In 2013 I connected through email with a very nice couple, Frederique Marcou and Vion Sandor. They live nearly the year round in a lovely villa in Milia Bay, which also offers a rental apartment. The apartment is part of the … Continue reading

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Recommended Boutique Hotel in Thessaloniki – The Zaliki Hotel

On their return trip from Alonnisos my in-laws stayed at a boutique hotel called the Zaliki Hotel in Thessaloniki for the first time. They found the room, the amenities, and the hotel staff to be excellent. The Zaliki Hotel is … Continue reading

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Getting to Alonnisos through Athens via air to the island of Skiathos

The reality is it’s not very easy to get to Alonnisos because there is no airport on the island. While this makes it more challenging to reach the island, it also tends to limit major tour operators’ ability to bring … Continue reading

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