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Exercise Caution when Driving in Alonnisos – a Personal Story
My primary intent with this post is to emphasize how important it is for visitors (and locals) to exercise great caution when driving on Alonnisos, because the roads are narrow, and there are other risks to be aware of as … Continue reading
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Panselinos Estiatorio & Bar – Old Village
Another good quality restaurant in the Old Village of Alonnisos is the Panselinos Estiatorio & Bar. Conveniently located directly across from the place where the city bus lets passengers from Patitiri off, Panselinos is housed in a nice, expansive building … Continue reading
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Rental Villa in the Old Village center – Villa Stella
Villa Stella is located near the entrance to the Old Village of Alonissos entrance right next to a very beautiful old Byzantine church. This colorful, two-story house was built using mainly rock, wood and a lot of fantasy on the … Continue reading
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Geko Silver & Art store – Old Village
During the summer of 2011, our friend Valantis opened a second “Geko” gift store in the Old Village that is absolutely beautiful. Known and respected as man with great taste, he followed his dream and created a very novel shop … Continue reading
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Taste of Nature store – Old Village of Alonnisos
Nestled along the main walkway through the Old Village is a wonderful little store called “Taste of Nature.” The owner of this establishment is a very friendly and welcoming young woman named Stella, and her store features a wide assortment … Continue reading
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Recommended Hotel near Athens Airport – Peri’s Hotel
On one of our return trips from Alonnisos we wanted to stay at a hotel near the Athens Venizelos Airport, rather than at our usual hotel in the Plaka area of the city. However, we had no desire to spend … Continue reading
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Albedo Travel in Alonnisos
There are three primary travel agencies in Alonnisos, and each has their own following and and areas of expertise. Because I have family that owns property on the island I’ve never visited there as a tourist per se, so I’m … Continue reading
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Riding and Renting a Motorbike on Alonnisos/I&M Motorbike and Car Rental
During each of my 17 stays on Alonnisos one of my very favorite things is riding a motorbike up and down the island’s twisting roads, and navigating around the numerous obstacles that one encounters while cruising through the crowded streets … Continue reading
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Milia Bay/Beach
Milia Bay and beach is nestled among hills and pine trees and is a wonderful place to take a swim and spend the day. As the photo to your right shows, the beach at Milia is spacious enough to accommodate … Continue reading
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The Italian Gelateria in Patitiri & the Old Village
Often when we have dinner out in either Patitiri or the Old Village of Alonnisos we stop by the Italian Gelateria for a bit of dessert before heading back home. The location in Patitiri is situated perhaps just 50 meters … Continue reading
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