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Rental Rooms at Fantasia House in the Old Village
Fantasia House rental rooms/studios are conveniently located in the Old Village of Alonnisos just 20 or 30 meters from the plateia (i.e., town square) and 60 meters from the city bus stop. Fantasia is owned and operated by Panayiotis Kostas … Continue reading
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Summer Workshops and Courses in the Alexander Technique
For over a decade Penny O’Connor (pictured to your right), a certified member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique, conducts both group courses and individual private sessions for those interested in this powerful self-improvement technique. If you’re … Continue reading
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Grocery Stores in Patitiri and the Old Village
There are a number of grocery stores/supermarkets in Alonnisos, but for the purposes of this post I’m only going to talk about ones we regularly visit that are located in Patitiri, Votsi, and in the Old Village. PATITIRI GROCERY STORES … Continue reading
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The Port at Kalamakia
The peaceful port of Kalamakia is located perhaps 3 kilometers from the port of Steni Vala, 18 kilometers from the main port of Patitiri, and about 21 kilometers from the Old Village of Alonnisos. Because of these distances, you’ll obviously … Continue reading
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Getting to Alonnisos via Athens through the Mainland Port of Volos
If you are unable to book a flight from Athens to the island of Skiathos as the point of departure by boat to Alonnisos, and, you also find that there is no space available on boats leaving from the port … Continue reading
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Old Village – Taverna Aloni
Taverna Aloni in the Old Village has been in business for a long time, and has a very loyal following from locals as well as other European homeowners in the village. One of the most distinctive advantages of this taverna is … Continue reading
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Old Village – St. Maria’s Day Celebration (August 15th)
Each year on August 15th Greeks celebrate “Stis Panayias” (or St. Maria’s Day), which in Catholicism is commonly known as the feast of the Assumption. In Greece this holiday is perhaps the most popular after Easter, as it is universally … Continue reading
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Tzortzi Gialos Beach
Like Chrissi Milia and Kokkino Kastro, Tzorti Gialos beach is quite popular with tourists, and particularly so during the high season in late July and August. We have been to this beach several times over the years, and each time … Continue reading
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Giorgos Snack Bar on the Patitiri Waterfront
If you’re in Patitiri in the evening and are interested in a good quality meal, but you want something more economical in price, I highly recommend you check out Giorgos’ Snack Bar (see photo to your right). Located right on … Continue reading
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Old Village – Plateia Area and the Xagiati Sweet Shop & Cafe with Live Entertainment
The upper portion of plateia area (town square) of the Old Village of Alonnisos provides a spectacular view to the east (see photo down to your right). To reach this part of the village, from the bus stop walk up … Continue reading
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