Alonissos

This island is perfect for those who really enjoy peaceful holidays. Alonissos is the most remote island of North Sporades complex and also it is the only populated island of the main area of National Marine Park of Sporades (Zone B) which was created in 1992. It is a sanctuary for rare bird species and for the Mediterranean seal monachus monachus. Visitors can be guided around the Marine Park (overall area of 2.200 km2) following the rules that have been instituted for the protection of this unique ecosystem. As indicated by ruins of Neolithic settlements found in Kokkinokastro cape, Alonissos is one of the first inhabited islands in Aegean Sea. The previous capital of the island, which was deserted after an earthquake in 1965, had the same name and it was built on top of the hill.
The island extends over a surface of 66 km2, its coastline is 79 km long and it has 2.800 inhabitants.