Alonissos is among the 9 best destinations in the world with underwater museums

The list includes underwater museums in Mexico, Spain, Cyprus, the Caribbean, Jordan, Italy, Australia and Israel.

In a survey presented by News9live.com, the Peristera shipwreck in Alonissos is ranked among the nine most important underwater museums in the world.

According to the website, which is visited by millions of travellers from America and Asia, the underwater museum of Alonissos is one of the largest and most important ancient shipwrecks of the Classical period.

The list includes underwater museums in Mexico, Spain, Cyprus, the Caribbean, Jordan, Italy, Australia, and Israel. The ship, which measured approximately 25 X 10 metres, was loaded with 4,000 amphorae and sunk between 425 and 400 BC.

"Alonissos is a destination with unique points of interest that attracts travellers from Greece and many foreign countries," said the chairman of the Tourist Committee of the Municipality of Alonissos and tourist agent Diogenis Theodorou.

"The homely hospitality, the range of alternative activities, the impressive diving spots, the largest natural marine park of the Mediterranean, the heavenly beaches, the beautiful settlements, the green nature and the options for quality accommodation, good food, sea excursions, activities, relaxation and mild entertainment is the combination for a real escape from everyday life," he added.

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