Travel: Alonissos challenge!

I've always wanted to visit the Sporades islands during the summer. The past weekend my dream came true! We decided to sail to Alonissos island and participate to "Alonissos challenge" running race (10Km, 30Km). The event is organized every year by the municipality of Alonissos in cooperation with Runner magazine. There's no better place for running than in the woods. The race was an ideal way to see the beauties of the island and enjoy the nature. I will definitely come back next year and that's a promise! 

Patitiri, Alonissos port

Alonissos island belongs to an island complex called Sporades, which consists of 24 islands, 4 of which are inhabited Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros. The archipelago of Sporades is located northeast of the island of Evia. You can reach Alonissos either by ferry from Volos, Agios Konstantinos and Kimi ports or by plane to the neigbouring airport of Skiathos, Skiros and Nea Agchialos (Volos). For more information you can check the official website of Alonissos.

Levantes Hotel, Patitiri

The island offers a variety of rooms, apartments and hotels to rent. We stayed at Levantes hotel in Patitiri. Mrs Lucia made our stay so comfortable and nice! She was always there to welcome us with her warm and nice smile! We felt like home! 

View from our balcony at Levantes Hotel

Chora of Alonissos

The island has a beautiful Chora (the old village) which is located 2km away from Patitiri port. It used to be the capital town of the island but now it's a place with wonderful architectural monuments such as the medieval castle and old churces. The view from Chora is breathtaking!

 

View from Chagiati cafe (Chora)

 

 

Chora has many taverns and cafes where you can enjoy the view to the Aegean sea.

 

Crisi milia, Alonissos

Alonissos is full of beautiful beaches! So pitty we didn't have the time to visit all of them! 
More infos at Alonissos portal.

Agios Dimitrios, Alonissos

In Alonissos there is the National Marine Park of Alonissos and Sporades which is currently the largest protected marine area in Europe! The park is the nature reserve for a series of terrestrial and marine species living in the Mediterranean Sea and especially of the Mediterranean monk seal, Monachus Monachus! For more information, visit the Alonissos portal.

Photo taken from http://www.alonissos.gr

Me at Chora

 

 

Alonissos is a truly beautiful island, ideal for relaxed vacations. We had a great time and we met many new friends! I hope to visit the island again next year!

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