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Jeff Maziarek is an author and inspirational speaker. He fell in love with Alonnisos when he first visited the island in 1997, and now considers it his second home.Category Archives
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Rental Rooms at Megalos Mourtias Beach
In addition to operating the wonderful Megalo Mourtia Taverna I wrote about in an earlier post, the owners, Ria and Yiannis, have rental rooms available for folks who prefer staying close to the sea. The rooms are both comfortable and … Continue reading
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Lefto Gialos Beach and the Eleonas Estiatorio
Lefto Gialos Beach is located on a beautiful bay surrounded by rugged, hilly terrain, it’s undoubtedly one of the best beaches for swimming on the island. It’s also a fairly large beach and there are numerous beach chairs and umbrellas … Continue reading
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Megalos Mourtias Beach and the Megalo Mourtia Taverna
Megalos Mourtias is the closest beach to the Old Village of Alonnisos that offers full services (i.e., food and drink, restrooms, beach chair and umbrella rental). There are actually two tavernas at Megalos Mourtias, and each has it own charm … Continue reading
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The Ostria Restaurant in Patitiri
The restaurant we visit most often in Patitiri is called the Ostria Restaurant, and it is operated by Eleni Anagnostou-Cupcea and her husband Victor. Her mother, Maria, also plays a role in running the business. We originally met Eleni in … Continue reading
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The Akrogiali Estiatorio in Patitiri
The port town of Patitiri abounds with restaurants and tavernas, so many that it really is a challenge to visit them all, even if you’ll be on the island for a fortnight or more. In our many trips to Alonnisos … Continue reading
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Kastro Restaurant in the Old Village
One of our favorite restaurants (“Estiatorio” in Greek) in the Old Village of Alonnisos is called “Kastro,” which in English means “The Castle.” It is centrally located along a major walkway in the village, and during the summer is one … Continue reading
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The Old Village of Alonnisos
As your hydrofoil boat or ferry approaches the island, you’ll see the Old Village of Alonnisos perched atop one of the mountain peaks, and it is quite a site to behold. This village dates back to the Byzantine period in … Continue reading
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Arrival Point in Alonnisos – Patitiri Harbor
As your hydrofoil boat arrives in Alonnisos you will typically disembark at one of two points directly in the harbor area. The picture at the left is one view of the Patitiri harbor that I took when arriving on a … Continue reading
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Rental House – Slope of the Old Village
During our trip to Alonnisos in 2007 we met a wonderful couple from the UK who have since become great friends of ours. They have owned a home on Alonnisos for nearly 20 years and a few years ago had … Continue reading
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Thespina Gift/Souvenir Shop in the Old Village
Located in the Old Village of Alonnisos is a gift/souvenir shop called “ΔΕΣΠΟΙΝΑ Gift Shop” that is operated by a very friendly and welcoming family. The store features a broad selection of high quality jewelry and accessories. If you’re staying … Continue reading
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