Alonissos is located in the Aegean Sea and is part of the Sporades. Τhe ancient name of the island was Ikos. it got its current name from the time of Otto in 1838. Τhe island was inhabited from the Middle Paleolithic era and was united with other islands and Thessaly. The capital and port of the island is Patiri with many hotels and tourist attractions. It is built amphitheater and surrounded by pine trees. The old capital is Chora, built on the site of the medieval castle, it dominates the top of the hill and there is a path that leads from the port to Chora. there is a women's agro-tourism association where you can sample local traditional products. Τhe first thing you have to do is eat a local pie of your choice from a traditional bakery.