Alonissos, Greece
your new diving destination
Unique diving experience in the National Marine Park!
Why dive Alonissos?
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he island of Alonissos has served as a haven for pirates, and was a crossroad for ancient mercantile routes - leaving behind an underwater world of shipwrecks to be discovered. Today, you have the opportunity to explore this ancient destination up close and personal as Alonissos opens its doors to the worldwide Diving Community, offering you the opportunity to explore its depths! The remoteness, morphology, limited degree of human interference and excellent condition of the natural environment make the islands that constitute the National Marine Park of Alonissos Sporades an ideal destination for scuba divers.
Blue Cave
Xylo
Klima
Mavros Kavos Spartines Rousoum Xera Mourtia Agios Giorgios
Two Brothers shipwreck
The Caves
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Two Brothers South
• Dive the National Marine Park, the only Marine Park in Greece and the largest in Europe! • Amazing visibility and crystal clear waters • Over 300 different species of fish and marine life • Various species of dolphins - the common dolphin, the striped dolphin and the bottlenose are only a few that call the region home! • Home to the Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus Monachus) - one o f the rarest and most endangered mammals in the world! • Significant Prehistoric, Classical and Byzantine monuments and shipwrecks • Mediterranean climate - with mild winters (avg. 17C) and hot summers (avg. 33C)
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Alonissos offers unique diving sites which will satiate your diving needs!! The Blue Cave, distinguished by a vertical wall and excellent visibility is “swimming” with a plethora of fish and an interior that changes colours throughout the day. Just off the coast of the Two Brothers islands, experienced divers are invited to swim through a myriad of fish and underwater florae before emerging into a beautiful wooden shipwreck. Alonissos Blue Dive Center also has a well guarded secret - two caves which were found by our team while out searching for new and interesting experiences! One cave is a lit tunnel that exhibits a rich tapestry of colour due to its natural “porthole” windows and the other - a large, 15m deep cave where one can “hear” the heart of the rock itself!
Dive at a different site every day!!
Xylo, Spartines, Xera Mourtia, shipwrecks and many more destinations await!!
The Greek Government is in the process of lifting the ban on the ancient shipwrecks so there will be many more interesting dive sites to look forward to!
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Get Certified! 1. Multi-Lingual Instructors 2. Classroom with All Necessary Audio-Visual Material Certified by Bureau Veritas 3. Full Range of Beginners Courses by SSI or PADI 4. Get Qualified while on Holiday!
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Alonissos is not just for divers!! Family and friends of divers can enjoy a number of activities because Alonissos is not just a diving destination!!! A destination for everyone!! Do as little or much as your heart desires!
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snorkeling explore by car, motor bike or quad bike hiking the traditional trails sea kayaking fabulous beaches excursions to the marine park fabulous cuisine a wonderful experience on an authentic Greek island!
• Direct flights from all major cities in Europe to Skiathos, Thessaloniki and Athens • Regular ferry or hydrofoil service from Volos, Agios Konstantinos or Kimi • For all travel information, please contact Albedo Travel for personalized, efficient service
Kyra Panagia Skiathos
Alonissos Skopelos
Peristera Two Brothers Skatzoura
Thessaloniki
Kymi
Volos Alonissos
Agios Konstantinos
Kimi
Athens
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Photos courtesy of Cathrine Stephansen: csspikkerud.zenfolio.com
Submerge yourself! Come dive with us!
T: (+30) 2424 0 65804-5 • F: (+30) 2424 0 65806 • E: info@alonissosholidays.com www.alonissosdiving.com • www.alonissosholidays.com www.facebook.com/divealonissos