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Kolymbada

This beach features sand, pebbles, blue waters and no facilities. It is a little difficult to access it, but it’s quite popular. The neighboring beach of Kalamitsa, at the north, is ideal for windsurfing.

Kyra Panagia

A lovely, pine-lush shingle and sandy beach with shallow waters. It’s also wind-protected and family friendly.

Kareflou

Isolated and pristine, this pebbly beach is set in a luring rocky landscape and it’s accessible via a dirt road. It offers privacy, clear waters and zero facilities.

Molos and Magazia

Two successive beaches located at the settlements of the same name, close to Chora. They are long, sandy, fully organized and very popular, too. Nearby, at the north, you can also swim at the beach of Gyrismata (it’s long, sandy, with many amenities and also windsurfers’ favorite).

Pefkos

This small sandy cove with crystal blue waters, also surrounded by pine trees, is one of the island’s most scenic beaches. There are no amenities here, so you’d better have your own supplies.

Agios Petros

A pebbly and sandy beach surrounded by beautiful pine trees, situated at the north of the island. It isn’t organized, but there is a nice tavern nearby.

Local specialties

Try the famed tyropita (cheese pie) of Alonissos and hamalia (triangle shaped sweets with nut, almond, semolina, honey and herbs).

Outdoor activities

Prepare yourself for…: Canoeing, snorkeling, kayaking, bike-riding, fishing, boating tours and of course diving and hiking (Alonissos has many well marked paths).