Holiday rentals and lettings in Alonissos

If you want to visit a paradisiacal place with spectacular beaches, Holidu has the perfect place for you. In the Sporades' region of Greece, you will find the small island of Alonissos, an ideal destination for a holiday by the sea. Spend your days enjoying the sun, the ocean, doing water sports and visiting interesting places, no matter what your tastes are, you will find something for you here. Not only that, but you can also stay in the holiday rentals that are available in the city, which have a Mediterranean style, very summery and inviting you to relax. But one of its main attractions is undoubtedly its location, as many of them are only metres away from the nearest beach, meaning that you will be able to move around without too much trouble

The holiday rentals you can find in Alonissos have everything you need for a dream holiday. Firstly, they are quite spacious, so no matter how many people you decide to travel with, there is plenty of room for everyone. In addition, they come fully equipped, with comfortable beds, large furniture, and fully fitted kitchens and bathrooms. Another benefit is that you will have access to the appliances in the rental, such as a microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker, and dishwasher. Not only that, but there's also cable TV, telephone, and Wi-Fi to keep you connected even during your holiday. Finally, one of the things that makes these accommodations immensely appealing is that many of them have large, refreshing pools. Come and enjoy this Greek island paradise! Book your rental now.

The main town on the island bears the same name, Alonissos. Here you will find an ancient and picturesque village, typical of Greece, with its small streets and alleys, as well as its traditional houses and buildings. So, not only will you be able to spend a pleasant time on the beaches, but also the local community will welcome you with open arms to explore its bars, cafés, taverns and shops. It is also surrounded by abundant nature, with large hills in the background, dense trees, and colourful flowers adorning every nook and cranny.

To get to this island you won't have to worry too much, as the journey is quite straightforward and easy. Departing from Greece, all you have to do is get to the ports of Volos and Evia, also known as Mantoudi or Kymi. Once there, you can take a ferry directly to the town of Alonissos, so keep an eye out for departure times throughout the day. Once there, there are many ways to get around, either by efficient public transport, or you can find taxis throughout the town if you need them. Of course because it is such a busy annual destination, there are also car and motorbike rentals, and if you prefer, you can even rent a bicycle.

The beaches in Alonissos are undoubtedly its main attraction, so if you don't know which one to visit first, here's a wonderful option. Agios Dimitrios Beach is one of the best beaches on the island, with one of the clearest waters in the whole world. This is why so many people visit it every year for swimming or water activities. It has a mixture of soft yet pebbly sand and a fairly calm tide, making it the ideal place for a day at the beach. And don't worry, you'll get all the basic beach facilities here, such as sun loungers and umbrellas, as well as restaurants and bars very close to the shore.

Now for a change of atmosphere, there are also many cultural attractions in Alonissos to help you get to know the town better. The Alonissos Museum is considered to be one of the largest museums in the whole Aegean area, where you will find a large exhibition on the history, folklore and art of Alonissos. It was built in 2001 in a four-storey stone building where you can see unique artefacts, many of them taken from the wrecks of pirate and even war ships. Not only that, but there are also many objects that show the daily life of the town's inhabitants, such as grinding stones, millstones, and even antique razor blades.

This is a beautiful cove that belongs to a series of beaches in the eastern part of Alonissos. Of the entire selection, this beach is undoubtedly one of the best, not only for its incredible blue waters and soft white sands, but also for its impressive vegetation. The latter includes a beautiful olive grove on the edge of the beach, as well as wild gardens where you can find lavender and fresh thyme. Come and enjoy all the amenities this beach has to offer, its popular taverns and its calm and safe tide.

Despite its size, this island is home to many dive centres that will give you a wonderful underwater experience. You can choose from the four main ones: Blue Dream, Triton, Seacolours and Ikion, all of which have highly qualified and certified professionals who will take you to the depths. You will descend approximately 40 metres into the water, where you will see a variety of marine gardens, home to an incredibly diverse and colourful ecosystem.

If you come to Alonissos in July, don't miss the Threshing Festival. Its creation was basically to preserve the old traditions of the town, in this case that of threshing. On this day, you can watch the process of separating the grains, how it is processed and finally, how it is used to make a variety of dishes that you can try here. Not only that, but there is also live music, traditional dances and other fun activities to pass the time and learn a little about the culture of Alonissos.

Today the village of Patitiri is the main village on the island, but this was not always the case. Until 1965 the capital was the village of Chota, but after an earthquake in that year, the inhabitants left this small community. Today it is an attractive tourist spot, as the traditional buildings of the time, with beautiful white balconies and terracotta roofs, are still preserved. It is mainly artists who have made this town rise from the ashes because here you will find many galleries and art centres, so don't miss a visit.

In Alonissos there is a large marine area, of such great ecological importance that it is protected by Europe. It covers approximately 1404,299 miles in length, where you can admire the incredible habitats that live there. One of its most prized treasures is the Mediterranean monk seal, which is a species safeguarded by the park to prevent its extinction due to tourist encroachment. Only one zone of this park is destined to visitors, which is zone B, since zone A is reserved exclusively for scientific research.