Alonissos

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Coordinates: 39°9′N 23°50′E

Greece Alonnisos (Αλόννησος)
Coordinates 39°9′ N 23°50′ E
Country Greece
Periphery Thessaly
Prefecture Magnesia
Population 2,700 source (2001)
Area 129.6 km²
Population density 21 /km²
Elevation 0-476 m
Postal code 370 05
Area code 24240
Licence plate code ΒΟ

Alonissos, Alonisos or Alonnisos (Greek: Αλόννησος) is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. After Skiathos and Skopelos it is the third member of the Sporades. It is 3 km (2 nm) E of the island of Skopelos. Alonissos is also the name of a village on the island. The Municipality of Alonissos includes several other islands.

The island at its widest is 4.5 km from northwest to southeast and at its longest is 20 km from southwest to northeast. The island is mostly limestone. It is located east of mainland Greece and Magnesia, northeast of Euboea and northwest of the island of Skyros. Alonissos has one main road which leads to three villages in the western part of the island and several unused roads throughout the island.

The village of Alonissos is located on the southern part of the island. It is locally known as Chora. The main port of the island is located in the southeast and is called Patitiri. There is ferry and hydrofoil service from Patitiri to Volos, Agios Konstantinos, and Thessaloniki on the mainland and to the islands of Skiathos, Skopelos and Skyros. The bay at the southern end of the island is also called Alonissos.

In the Middle Ages and until the 19th century, the village was known as Chiliodromia which means a thousand routes. Other names included Liadromia and Heliodromia. In ancient times, the place was known as Ikos Evonymos.

The Municipality of Alonissos includes the other islands of Adhelfopoulo, Gioura, Kyra Panagia, Pelagos, Persitera, Piperi, Psathoura and Skantzoura.

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[edit] Communities and subdivisions of the Municipality

[edit] In the island of Alonissos

  • Agios Petros (Άγιος Πέτρος) [2001 pop: 7]
  • Alonissos
  • Gerakas
  • Isiomata
  • Kalamakia
  • Marpounta (Μαρπούντα) - abandoned
  • Mourtero
  • Patitiri
  • Steni Vala

[edit] Outside the island of Alonissos

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Agriculture is common, mainly mixed farming and vineyards, the main products are almonds, grapes, figs and olives. Spruce trees are common. Fishing is also common on the island. Tourism is, however, the main industry. Housing walls remain standing while the roofs were ruined.

Houses are built next to each other are have stone walls. A small fortress protected against enemies and pirates. The island and the village was heavily damaged in the 1965 earthquake. Many inhabitants returned not to the village of Alonissos, but to Patitiri. New houses and rebuilt houses in the Old Village are now filled with tourists in the warmer months.

The beaches around the island consist of rough, black pebbles. They are accessible by moped or boat. The ecosystem in the north side of the island is in good condition. The monachus seals Monachus-Monachus are common around the island. In 1992, the Alonissos Marine Park was created to protect the monachus seals and other animals.

Alonissos has a school, a lyceum, a church, banks, a post office, beaches, an institute of homeopathy, and a square (plateia).

[edit] Historical population

Year Population Change Island population Change Density
1981 1,554 - - - -
1991 264 (centre), 1,846 -1,290/83.01% 2,985 - 45.92/km²

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[edit] See also


Municipalities and communities of the Magnesia Prefecture
Afetes • Agria • Aisonia • Almyros • Alonnisos • Argalasti • Artemida • Feres • Iolkos • Karla • Milies • Mouresi • Nea Anchialos • Nea Ionia • Portaria • Pteleos • Sipiada • Skiathos • Skopelos • Sourpi • Volos • Zagora
Anavra • Keramidi • Makrinitsa • Trikeri
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