Steni Vala & Kalamakia in Alonissos

The former fishing village of Steni Vala is my favourite village on Alonissos, mostly thanks to the cosy tavernas along the seafront. Usually here is a restful calmness, along the quay the fishing boats crowds with sail boats, sometimes a few fishermen sits and mends their nets or gutting fish, the village's mascots, some ducks, are quacking and wander about and begging for bread. A very pleasant place (unless an excursion boat full of tourists visiting the place). From Steni Vala it is about 10 kilometers from Patitiri, and approximately 5 km to Agios Dimitrios beach.

View of Steni Vala.

The port of Steni Vala. There is both a supermarket and tame ducks here.

Steni Vala seen from the sea. Restaurant To Fanari in the middle of the picture.

My favourite taverna Fanari is the second furthest out on the pier: great location, near the water, good food, cold beer and super nice owners. If you follow the path that starts by the taverna you will soon reach a long and fairly decent pebbly beach called Glyfa. There is also a small beach in Steni Vala, but it is not much to cheer about.

Along the small port promenade are several good taverns.

My favorite in Steni Vala is Restaurant To Fanari.

A fisherman in Steni Vala prepares fresh fish for the restaurants.

The small beach in Steni Vala. A monk seal center used to be located here.

Glyfa beach which is near Steni Vala.

The part of Glyfa beach that is closest to Steni Vala.

Kalamakia, a few kilometres north of Steni Vala, can not be described as a village, a few houses along a quay with several tavernas. The reason why there are so many tavernas is because of the excursion boats from Skopelos and Skiathos, they often berth here so the guests can eat lunch.

Along the port promenade in Kalamakia are several good restaurants.

Kalamakia is a few kilometers north of Steni Vala.

Pretty little Steni Vala.

ACCOMMODATION IN STENI VALA

Unfortunately, I have never lived in Steni Vala, but I hope to someday. It must be amazing to be there in the mornings and evenings. If I were to live here, I would probably choose Sossinola, which looks absolutely wonderful.

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