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Alonissos

Chrissi Milia is one of the most popular beaches of the island. This beach (Palavoudim Lakka is the original name) is the only sandy beach on the island. The waters are not so deep, which makes it an ideal place for children, watersports and for beginner swimmers. It is organised with a tavern and umbrellas on the beach.

Patitiri is the main harbour of the island and the first place one sees on arrival at Alonissos. The majority of the hotels and shops are situated here at Patitiri. One also finds the post office, super markets, the banks, travel agencies, the police station, health center etc.

After the earthquake at 1965, the local people moved from the Old village and they came here to Patitiri. The construction growth was rapid and now Patitiri is the biggest village and the capital of the island.

The name "Patitiri" means “winepress” in Greek, as all the winepresses and storage areas of the wine of Alonissos where in this area.

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