The Alonissos of today was given this name during the first years after the liberation of Greece and is not identified with the Alonissos of the ancient. The island during antiquity was called Ikos, while the Alonissos of the ancient Greeks, was probably the neighbouring island of Kyra Panagia, to the North.
In the area of Alonissos-N.sporades, have been established in 1992, the first National Marine Park of our country, that includes extensive islands and sea regions, of the broadness island complex of Alonissos, with particular natural, morphological and geographical characteristics.
The Municipality of Alonissos due to various technical reasons had to cancel the Alonissos Marathon 2009 plannes for the month of June as was happening the last years.
On behalf of it a new race will be organised at September 2009 with details to be announced soon.
There is a great variety of tempting Greek specialities to try.While many dishes are fairly oily you will have the choice of delicious grilled meats or fish, colourful salads, fresh fruit e.t.c.
Αν θέλετε πληροφόρηση σχετικά με το νησί μας σε έντυπη μορφή, μπορείτε να καταχωρήσετε εδώ τα στοιχεία σας και εμείς θα σας στείλουμε τα τουριστικά μας φυλλάδια ταχυδρομικά το συντομότερο.
The Alonissos of today was given this name during the first years after the liberation of Greece and is not identified with the Alonissos of the ancient. The island during antiquity was called Ikos, while the Alonissos of the ancient Greeks, was probably the neighbouring island of Kyra Panagia, to the North.
In the area of Alonissos-N.sporades, have been established in 1992, the first National Marine Park of our country, that includes extensive islands and sea regions, of the broadness island complex of Alonissos, with particular natural, morphological and geographical characteristics.
