Chris Browne has lived permanently on Alonnisos since 1996, first building a house there in 1990. He has spent more than ten years guiding walks and boat trips around Alonnisos and the surrounding islands of the marine park, helping to open up the traditional footpaths which later became the marked hiking trails that now criss-cross the island.

Chris founded the Alonnisos Walking Club in 2005 with the aim of encouraging both residents and visitors alike to better appreciate and enjoy this outstanding island environment. He is the author of the walking guide Alonnisos through the souls of your feet. Before settling on Alonnisos, Chris worked for many years in the Middle East and Africa and has trekked in South America twice to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust of the UK.

He has also explored the Western Ghats mountain range of southern India on foot and studied yoga there.

When not walking, in the evenings, Chris can very often be found in one of the local tavernas or public spaces entertaining visitors and locals as part of the popular local rock and roll band, the Aloni Band, or as half of the ‘Barefoot Blues’ duo. He is also an active member of the newly formed island drama group, the Greek Island Thespians (GITs).

Chris’ wife Julia is the founder of the Alonnisos Society for Animal Protection (ASAP), the aim of which is the promotion of respect for pets, stray animals, natural environment and the raising of public awareness with respect to their care; she is also the author of An Insider’s Guide to Alonnisos.