In brief
This is one of those almost untouched islands by time and tourism, and here, you'll find Greece at its most genuine and traditional. A tiny island, Agathonisi is quiet and peaceful with only donkeys and roosters to wake you up in the morning, since it is almost traffic free.
General Information
The easiest jaunt to Agathonisi is from Patmos. This islet with its wonderful beaches is an ideal spot for anyone wishing to escape the pressures of everyday life for a while. In older times it was called Netousa or Tragea. The islanders live mainly off fishing and the tourists that visit the island every summer. The locals have often gone through hardships because of poverty and isolation, but they are warm and friendly and will try to make you feel at home as soon as you arrive.
Here the visitor's glance cannot stay cool; one experiences a never-ending wandering adventure.
There are three communities in Agathonisi: Mikro Chorio, Megalo Chorio and Agios Georgios. Megalo Chorio is the largest and oldest community on the island where most islanders live, while the other two communities Mikro Chorio and Agios Georgios – the island’s main harbour – have only few inhabitants each.
Sightseeing
The island doesn't have any special sights apart from a couple of small churches. There are also archeological remains dating from the Hellenistic & early Roman period, found on the island's north side where the ancient city - harbour Tragea used to be.
Beaches
Agathonisi has many beaches, pebbled with clear blue waters: Ai Giorgis, Spilia, Gaidouravlako, Tsaggari, Palos, Poros, Vathi Pigadi, Chohlia and Katholiko and few others.
This is one of those almost untouched islands by time and tourism, and here, you'll find Greece at its most genuine and traditional. A tiny island, Agathonisi is quiet and peaceful with only donkeys and roosters to wake you up in the morning, since it is almost traffic free.
General Information
The easiest jaunt to Agathonisi is from Patmos. This islet with its wonderful beaches is an ideal spot for anyone wishing to escape the pressures of everyday life for a while. In older times it was called Netousa or Tragea. The islanders live mainly off fishing and the tourists that visit the island every summer. The locals have often gone through hardships because of poverty and isolation, but they are warm and friendly and will try to make you feel at home as soon as you arrive.
Here the visitor's glance cannot stay cool; one experiences a never-ending wandering adventure.
There are three communities in Agathonisi: Mikro Chorio, Megalo Chorio and Agios Georgios. Megalo Chorio is the largest and oldest community on the island where most islanders live, while the other two communities Mikro Chorio and Agios Georgios – the island’s main harbour – have only few inhabitants each.
Sightseeing
The island doesn't have any special sights apart from a couple of small churches. There are also archeological remains dating from the Hellenistic & early Roman period, found on the island's north side where the ancient city - harbour Tragea used to be.
Beaches
Agathonisi has many beaches, pebbled with clear blue waters: Ai Giorgis, Spilia, Gaidouravlako, Tsaggari, Palos, Poros, Vathi Pigadi, Chohlia and Katholiko and few others.
Useful Information
How to get there
By sea from PIreaus
Piraeus Port Authority: +30 2104226000-4, +30 2104114005
Useful telephone numbers
Area Code: +30 22470
Municipal Office: 29009, 29010
Police: 29029
Port Authority: 31231
Health Center: 29049
http://www.agathonisi.gr
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