TRAVEL INFORMATION
Flights and travel tips
For those flying in from European cities (which include London, Vienna, Milan, Frankfurt, etc.), we recommend you fly into Skiathos (JSI). Please let us know your travel schedule through the RSVP form, so we can arrange your transportation to Alonnisos accordingly.
Another option is to fly into Athens. If you need transportation, please reach out to George at +30 6944455309.
From Athens, you can also take a ferry from Volos (a 3 hour drive from Athens) or Mantoudi (a 2 hour drive) to Alonissos.
A final option (and most worthy) is to paddle. It's 37.6 miles from Skiathos or 193.7 miles from Athens. We’ll be waiting for you with a Gin & Tonic at the beach.
Local Transport
Car rentals, scooters, and taxis are available. We will be arranging transportation between the hotel and the church for all guests on the wedding day.
Accommodations
We will be arranging accommodation for our guests at Marpunta, where the events will also take place. Please let us know if you have any specific requests through the RSVP form or by emailing antonia@meliparties.gr.
Restaurants & Cafes
Akrogiali (Patitiri), Thea (Old Town), Tassia’s (Steni Vala), Hayiati Cafe (Old Town), Archipelagos Mezen (Patitiri), Demi’s Restaurant
Beaches
Chrisi Milia Beach, Agios Dimitrios Beach, Leftos Gialos Beach, Kokkinokastro Beach, Megalos Mourtias Beach
Activities
Visit the Alonissos National Marine Park, Hiking in Old Town (Chora), Explore the Blue Caves, Alonissos Museum (Patitiri), Scuba Diving
FAQs
Currency
The euro (€) is the official currency of 20 out of the 27 European Union (EU) member countries, collectively known as the Eurozone. Introduced in 1999 as an electronic currency and fully adopted as cash in 2002. (Obviously, Lefteris wrote this and advocated for it to be included in the website. Use this to win at a Trivia game).
Language
The official language of Greece is Greek (or Eh-lee-nee-KAH). Some Greek phrases that you’ll find useful are:
Καλημέρα – Kah-lee-MEH-rah (Good morning)
Καληνύχτα – Kah-lee-NEEKH-tah (Good night)
Τι κάνεις? – Tee KAH-nees? (How are you?)
Συγχαρητήρια – Seen-gha-ree-TEE-ree-ah (Congratulations)
Δέκα Σφηνάκια παρακαλώ – THEH-kah Sfee-NAH-kee-ah pah-rah-kah-LOH (Ten shots, please)
Gabi ο άντρας σου είναι κούκλος – Gabi o AHN-drahs soo EE-neh KOOK-los (Gabi, your husband is handsome)