Volunteer divers off the Greek island of Alonissos are recovering plastic waste, tyres, and rusted debris from the seabed in a European Union-funded effort to protect one of Europe’s largest marine parks. Their findings highlight the growing threat of marine pollution in the Mediterranean — even in protected zones home to rare species like the monk seal.
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In 2025, skip the crowded Greek islands and rediscover Kythnos, Lesvos, Astypalea, Alonissos, and Kasos. These hidden gems are back with boutique stays, eco-tourism, and authentic experiences, offering crowd-free escapes with sustainable vibes and fresh adventures.
Escape the crowds and discover the magic of Alonissos, Greece, ranked the #3 solo travel destination worldwide for 2025 by Lonely Planet. Immerse yourself in the island’s natural beauty, explore charming villages, and experience authentic Greek hospitality.
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Alonissos is a small island that belongs to the Sporades complex. This is an ideal place for peaceful and relaxing holidays, with green landscape and fantastic beaches. Agios Dimitrios, Chrissi Milia, and Glyfa are among the most beautiful beaches in Alonissos, while visitors must not miss a boat trip to the Marine Park of the Northern Sporades, a shelter for the rare Mediterranean monk seal. A visit to Chora, the old capital of Alonissos, is also a must visit site during your holidays on the island. The rich pine forests of Alonissos provide nice chances for hiking and mountain biking.
The “the last unspoilt islands of Greece” of Greece are recommended by the Daily Telegraph…
Underwater wedding ceremonies in Alonissos, organised by the Municipality at the bottom of the island,…
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In Alonissos, the first organised underwater civil wedding took place on Monday at the initiative…
An underwater robot has been used to clean the seabed of the Aegean island of Alonissos, named the Best Green Eco Destination in Greece back in 2019 at the Greek Travel Awards in Stockholm, Sweden.
With a new underwater museum where visitors can explore the remains of a 2500-year-old shipwreck, the Alonissos Marine Park is the largest reserve of its kind in the world, a place of unspoilt natural beauty that is home to a fascinating variety of flora, fauna and marine life including the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal.
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David Crouch, the father of Caroline Crouch who was murdered by her husband Babis Anagnostopoulos,…
Divers in Alonissos have sent a message of Sant Valentine from the depths of the sea. Scuba divers held…
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With a new underwater museum where visitors can explore the remains of a 2500-year-old shipwreck, the Alonissos Marine Park is the largest reserve of its kind in the world, a place of unspoilt natural beauty that is home to a fascinating variety of flora, fauna and marine life including the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal.
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Residents of Alonissos are outraged by the murder of “Kostis”, the seal mascot of the…
Kostis, the adorable and friendly seal-mascot of the island of Alonissos, has been found dead…
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