Alonissos: one of the most beautiful and least expensive islands in Greece

Less well-known than the famous and expensive Mykonos and Santorini, it's a little paradise. An authentic and natural place, it's also easy to reach.

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Not all Greek islands have been devastated by high prices, hit-and-run tourism speculation, and overtourism. Some remain intact, completely natural, unspoiled, and untouched. As in the case of Alonissos, a true earthly paradise, thanks to its pristine beaches, hidden bays, sea caves and pine and olive forests that make it unique.

Alonissos is part of the Sporades archipelago and is located within the National Marine Park of Alonissos – Northen Sporades, Greece's first marine park, established in 1992, encompassing 7 islands and 22 uninhabited islets.

But apart from these features, ideal for a truly sustainable travel, For those seeking relaxation, peace and quiet and who love nature, both marine and terrestrial, Alonissos has another important advantage, which should not be wasted: it is cheap, and has not been massacred, like the more famous islands, for example Mykonos and Santorini, by the uncontrolled avalanche. ofovertourism.

In this gem of marine Greece you can easily find rooms, well-equipped and spartan, but very welcoming and clean, at 20 euros a night; beaches with two sunbeds and a umbrella for 15 euros; and the flight, leaving from Italy, is truly low-cost (under 100 euros). You land in Skiathos and then continue on a fast boat with a journey that lasts about an hour and a half.

Finally, thanks to its location, the protection of the area by residents, and the respect due to those who choose such a place, Alonissos, unlike many other Greek islands, has not lost its genuine authenticity. And it has retained the soul of ancient Greece. 

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