There is no direct connection from Thessaloníki to Alonissos. However, you can take the bus to Volos, take the walk to Volos, then take the car ferry to Alonnisos. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Thessaloníki to Alonissos via Larissa, Volos, Volos, and Skiathos in around 10h.
In case you are traveling from Athens, you need to reach Volos or Evia by KTEL bus and then you can take the ferry that will transfer you to your destination! You can find out further information about the itineraries of KTEL buses on Alonissos is also connected by ferry with Skiathos.
It is certainly more expensive than some of the big Spanish resorts . However having been to Crete , Rhodes and kefalonia , I don't think there is much difference . The great thing about skiathos is you can find somewhere for a meal on any budget .
Skopelos is one of the islands that the god of tourism overlooked. Its hard-to-reach location has contributed to lower tourist numbers here and prevented the island from becoming as busy as its neighbors.
Skopelos is big enough for holiday visitors to need a car or motorbike to get around. There are bus services but they are not frequent. Skopelos has very good walking trails in the heavily wooded hills and the main road from Skopeos Town to Glossa in the north is generally in good repair.
Skiathos NightlifeSkiathos is an island for all preferences in nightlife. There are all-night clubs as well as lounge bars. Most clubs and bars are found in the Town of Skiathos, either along the port side or in the old town. Some beach bars also stay open till late and organize dance parties on the beach.
The Hellenic Seaways service runs up to 3 times per day with a sailing duration of around 30 minutes while the Anes Ferries service runs up to 11 times per week with a duration from 1 hr 15 min.
Crime In SkiathosThere is very little crime on the island. In terms of drunken tourist, again there is nothing to really speak of as it is not that kind of place. The whole island has a relaxed and laid back feeling. In terms of criminal behaviour, you will be as safe as anywhere.
The main ports to the Sporades islands are the ports of Volos and Agios Constantinos, in central Greece. Ferries from these two ports go to the islands of Skiathos, Skopelos, and Alonissos. Ferries to Skyros depart from Kymi, a small port town in Evia island.
Re: Do you need to have a car in Skiathos? No, you don't need a car at all, there is a good bus service that operates from the east end of the new port, and will take you to beaches all down the island. Enjoy! Plenty of taxis at the airport and down by the ferry dock on the new port.
