Agathonisi is the north most islet of the Dodecanese islands complex. Today the population of the island is about 120 people.
The oldest settlement is Megalo Chorio or "Big Village" with 80 inhabitants. This village has been built in such a way so that it is not visible from the sea, thus protecting it from pirates. Built in the same way and for the same reason is Mikro Chorio-'Small Village' with 20 inhabitants. The third and newest settlement is St. George with 20 inhabitants and is found in the innermost part of the bay from which its name is derived.
The most important sight you can visit is Tholi. They are byzantine structures, used as food storehouses.
Agathonisi is an ideal place for those who wish for quiet holidays away from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist routes.
Famous beaches of Agathonisi Island : St. George, Poros, Vathy Pigadi, Tsagaris
HOW TO GET THERE By Ship: From Piraeus to Patmos and from there to Agathonisi By airplane: From Athens to Kos and from there to Agathonisi by ship
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
(Calling code for Greece 0030)
Piraeus Port Authority: 210 4226001-4 Patmos Port authority: 22470 31231, 34131
Agathonisi Police Station: 22470 29009 First Aid: 22470 29049
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