Dave and Gerry's Alonissos Island Information Site
 

Old Town (Hora)

The Old Town dates back to the Byzantine period in history and was the original capital of the island before the houses were destroyed by the disastrous earthquake of 1965.  As with all hilltop Hora's the houses are knitted together with an intricate network of narrow paths and lanes that were originally designed to make life difficult for invading pirates.  All they manage to do now is to lead countless visiting tourists into a state of confusion as they walk up and down identical looking pathways trying to get back to where they started.

Most of the houses that are capable of being renovated have been bought by Northern Europeans who now have beautiful houses or holiday homes in this most picturesque of places.  There are a few tavernas where good food is in large supply as well as supermarkets and tourist shops.  The views from the outer areas of the Old Town are absolutely stunning and there are paths down either side to the beaches below the Hora.  Accommodation is in short supply so if you cannot get rooms in the Old Town just stay in Patitiri and visit the Old Town by taxi, bus (summer only), scooter or take Shank's Pony up the donkey track from Patitiri.

 
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