Mediterranean seal breeding season underway – 21 births recorded in 2025, a record number for the protected area The breeding season of the Mediterranean seal (Monachus monachus) is underway in the National Marine Park of Alonissos - Northern Sporades. In the previous days, two more newborn seals were recorded by the monitoring staff of the Aenaos Thalassa Foundation, while at the end of September the staff of the Alonissos - Northern Sporades Management Unit had spotted the first newborn of this season on an open beach on the island of Piperi.

Nearly 38 million international travelers visited Greece in 2025. Five regions accounted for 83% of those visits. Virtuoso ranked it the third most sought-after global destination for 2026, behind only

Marooned in the Sporades! Part two of my holiday on the island of Alonnisos, where I was forced to endure an additional three nights on a beautiful Aegean island.

Holidays! Greeting from the Sporades. In sum, two sunny days, one storm day, one wind day, looking forward to the locust and boils days.

Intrepid presents Alonissos as a typical example of responsible island tourism, pointing out that the island hosts the National Marine Park of Alonissos and Northern Sporades Alonissos has emerged among the 10 best tourist destinations worldwide for responsible and sustainable tourism in 2027, by tour operator Intrepid Travel, occupying the 5th place in its list: "Intrepid Travel 2027 Not Hot List".

Trying to choose between Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros? A practical comparison of beaches, nightlife, nature, access and costs to find your best fit.

How to choose between Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros, with practical advice on the best bases, beach access, buses and nightlife.

Plan a villa holiday in Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos with private pools, kitchens and sea views. How locations, car use and access differ by island.

Greske dykkere har gjort skremmende funn under overflaten ved øya Alonissos.

Alonissos a Szporádok Athénhoz közeli szigete, jóval csendesebb, mint a felkapott üdülőhelyek. Kristálytiszta tenger, fenyőerdőkkel borított dombok és természetesebb görög hangulat vár, miközben gyakran Szkíathosz és Szkopelosz árnyékában marad. A Drive szerint épp ez adja a vonzerejét.

Divers come for one of the world’s most significant marine reserves, but there’s plenty to do on land too – from hiking trails and beaches to seafood tavernas

The small islet of Agios Petros, north of Alonissos, Greece, is believed to be the oldest submerged settlement of the Aegean.

A new initiative has transformed the seabeds of Gozo in Malta, Alonissos in Greece and Ustica in Italy into open-air marine museums featuring 12 permanent works of art.

Divers come for one of the world’s most significant marine reserves, but there’s plenty to do on land too – from hiking trails and beaches to seafood tavernas