Its area is larger than that of Skiathos, however, its residential part is only a very small percentage of its territory, which is limited mainly to Patitiri, its picturesque harbor and to the Old Town, which is on a hill with spectacular views, while the population does not exceed 3,000 inhabitants.

The beaches of the island are many and with great beauty. Typically, if a traveler stays on the island throughout the summer there will be a beach to discover every day! The most famous of them is Chrissi Milia, the idyllic oasis with fine sand and crystal clear water that is also offered for water sports.

Equally impressive and organized, is the beach of Agios Dimitrios, which is considered to be the most beautiful beach on the island. It occupies a large area on both sides of a small peninsula. Also, the White Gialos with the small pebble is the most suitable choice for the younger age as it has a beach bar with a DJ choosing the best dance music of the summer.

The evening life on the island of Alonissos is located mainly in Patitiri with many places of entertainment and in Old Chora.

Specialtie of the island is the Alonissos typical cheese pie with feta cheese and crispy leaf, a delicious, tasty feast that no one ought to miss. However, the tourist character of Alonissos is not as intense as its natural, ecological character and is therefore a pole of attraction for friends of nature tourism.

The entire attitude of the locals moves around the protection of the environment, respect for nature and contact with it. On the island, you will find the International Academy of Classical Homeopathic Medicine and, with a little luck, will have the chance to swim next to dolphins and seals located in the sea park, the largest marine conservation site in Europe.

Regarding accommodation and transportation to the island, there are many lodgings both in the port and the smaller villages. The hospitality is of a high standard and the locals are polite and helpful.

One option is the 4-star Yalis hotel, with astonishing view and a swimming pool: http://www.yalishotel.gr/

and Ikion Eco Boutique Hotel: http://www.ikionhotelalonissos.com/

You can move from the harbor to the Old Town by public bus that runs frequently throughout the day, while a day trip is organized on one or two of the countless coach beaches starting at 9am and returning to the harbor at 4pm. There are also alternative travel choices, such as sailing boats to many beaches and hiking trails for fit buddies.

So, if you love nature and you are looking for a quiet destination with crystal clear seas and magical landscapes, what are you waiting for? Prepare suitcases immediately! Alonissos is waiting for you!

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The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to host every object that has been found both on the sacred rock of the Acropolis and at its foot. The new building was founded in 2003 and opened to the public on June 21, 2009.
The artifacts cover a wide period from the Mycenaean period to Roman and Early Christian Athens. The museum is built on the archaeological Makrigianni space. Underneath the museum, the visitors have the opportunity to see the residue of Roman and early Byzantine Athens.

The museum is divided into 5 thematic categories:

• The Gallery of the Slopes of the Acropolis,
• The Archaic Gallery,
• From the 5th c. BC to the 5th c. AD.,
• Propylaia, Athena Nike, Erechtheion (In this section you can visit the famous Caryatids, waiting patiently for their sister to return from the British Museum),
• The Parthenon Gallery.

The most important part of the museum is located on the last floor. We talk, of course, about the Parthenon Gallery. The installation of the frieze of the Parthenon on the rectangular cement core that has exactly the same dimensions as the cella of the Parthenon enables a comprehensive viewing of the details of the frieze, as one takes the perimetric walk of the Gallery. The narrative of the story of the Panathenaic Procession is pieced together with a combination of the original blocks of the frieze and cast copies of the pieces in museums abroad, such as the British Museum and the Louvre.

Get to know the Acropolis Museum (For our little friends).

If you have kids and you want to show them the Acropolis Museum, you can do it by using the online interactive games of the Museum.

• Athena, Goddess of the Acropolis
• The Parthenon Frieze
• Color the Peplos Kore

Tickets:

General Admission Fee: 5€
You can buy your ticket either from the Museum’s Ticket Desk, or via its e-ticketing service.
Free entry: 25 March, 18 May and 28 October

Dates & Times:

Official Webpage:

http://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/en

Metro Station:

Acropoli (Line 2)

A short visit to the Acropolis Museum:

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