Patitiri is the main town and the first village you will see when you arrive on the Alonissos. It is situated in the southeast of the island and it is also the largest village, with about 1600 inhabitants. The name Patitiri means "wine press" and the village owes its name to the wine for which the island has been famous since ancient times. The old village or Chora is situated 3 kilometers up the hill. Chora used to be the capital of the island until in 1965 an earthquake destroyed most of the buildings. After that most of the people moved down to the sea to Patitiri.

A lot of the houses in the Chora were rebuild and repaired and it has now become a hotspot for foreigners to buy their second home. It has also attracted artists and writers, giving the village a cosmopolitan feeling. From Chora there are beautiful views of the island and the suroundings and it is a good place for watching sunsets. There are some rooms to let, a couple of tavernas and some shops. You can reach Chora by foot (about 25 minutes from Patitiri) or by bus or taxi.

Most of the Chora of Alonissos is free of traffic and most streets consist of cobbles. Steps connect the streets that are located at different heights of the hill. Most of the houses in the village are painted white and have light blue shutters and doors. In the small gardens, the courtyards and in front of the houses inhabitants have pots with flowers in it. In the village there are small shops, galleries, several good tavernas and restaurants, two cocktail-bars, two mini-markets, an Italian ice cream shop and a bakery.

In Chora are the remains of a fortress that already had its origin in 2800 BC. Over time the stones were removed by residents and used for the construction of their homes. Some parts remained intact and the fortress was restored in Byzantine times again so that it offered the inhabitants protection from pirate attacks. Then again it fell into decline, but during the Venetian period between 1204 and 1274 the fortress was again repaired by the Venetians. During the Turkish occupation the fortress was almost completely destroyed and the earthquake of 1965 took it a step further. Now there is not really much left of the fortress anymore.

In the old capital of Alonissos there are also three small churches that you might want to go and have a look at (there were originally five, but two have not survived the earthquake of 1965). The largest of the three remaining churches is the Byzantine "Church of Christ". It was built in the 12th century and inside are freso's that date from the 17th century. As a result of the earthquake, there is a crack in one of the walls of this church. The Church of Agios Athanassios is smaller and is located in the fortress of Chora. This church dates from the 12th century. The church houses a 18th century icon that originally hung in the Agios Demetrios Church (this church was destroyed during the earthquake). At the highest point of the village is the picturesque white Church of Agios Georgios. From this point, there is a magnificent view of Alonissos and the surrounding islands. The Church of Agios Georgios houses two icons from the 17th and 18th century.

Old Village is located in the village of Alonnisos. With interior stone finishes and wood beamed ceilings, the 2-storey villas boast free Wi-Fi and a furnished balcony enjoying mountain and Mediterranean Sea views. Modernly decorated, the units consist of an open-plan living, dining and functional kitchen area with a ceramic top stove. Each features a fireplace, flat-screen satellite TV and CD player. They include 2 bedrooms and air conditioning throughout. Old Village provides private parking on site. The main port of Patitiri, traditional taverns, café-bars and shops are all at a distance of 3.5 km.

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Perched on a green hill in the scenic old town of Alonissos, Villa Alonia enjoys panoramic views over the Aegean Sea. It offers self-catering units with a furnished balcony, just 50 metres from the town centre. Overlooking the Aegean Sea and the surrounding mountains, the split-level apartments of Alonia have a seating area and a kitchenette with dining area. Each unit is equipped with a fridge, a small electric oven and a TV. The private bathroom comes with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find taverns and mini markets within a walking distance from Villa Alonia, while Patitiri Port lies within 2 km away. The beaches of Megalos Mourtias and Yialia are at 1.5 km away. Free private parking is possible on site.

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Located at the entrance of the scenic Alonissos Town, Asteri Apartments offers self-catered accommodation with free Wi-Fi and furnished balcony or patio overlooking the Aegean Sea. Shops and traditional taverns are within a 5-minute walk. Featuring stone floors and traditional artifacts, all the air-conditioned apartments at the Asteri have a kitchenette with cooking facilities and fridge. Each has a TV. Mourtias Beach is 1.5 km away and a bus stops at a distance of 50 metres from the property. Patitiri Port is within 3 km.

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Set amidst a blossomed garden of olive and pine trees, Villa Mirothea is an elegantly decorated villa with private pool and sea view in the old town of Alonnisos. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

The villa features a seating area with a satellite flat-screen TV, a CD player and has a terrace and a balcony. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a dishwasher and oven. A microwave and coffee machine are also available. There is a private bathroom with bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are offered.

The property also offers grocery delivery. Also all guests are insured through the property's insurance program for civil liability (accident, etc).

Patitiri Port lies within 2.5 km from Villa Mirothea, while Votsi is at a distance of 3.5. Free public parking is possible nearby.

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