There are ferry, catamaran ("flying cat") and hydrofoil ("flying dolphin") services from Patitiri to Volos, Agios Konstantinos, and Thessaloniki on the mainland and to the islands of Skiathos, Skopelos and Skyros.

The Municipality of Alonnisos includes the nearby islands of Adelfoi, Gioura, Kyra Panagia (Pelagos), Peristera, Piperi, Psathoura and Skantzoura.

[2] The fleet of Attalus and the Rhodians sailed past Scyrus to Icus.

It is located east of mainland Greece and Magnesia, northeast of Euboea and northwest of the island of Skyros.

Agriculture is widespread on Alonnisos, predominantly mixed farming and vineyards.

The old village has been restored in recent years, with rebuilt houses now utilised for tourism.

In July 2021, Kostis, a monk seal that was the mascot of the island, was killed, apparently by a spearfisher.