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MARATHI ISLAND
ONE ISLAND, ONE FAMILY

MARATHI ISLAND

ONE ISLAND, ONE FAMILY

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GEOGRAPHY
It is the most sparsely populated island of the Dodecanese, located in the Arkioi complex and has an area of only 355 acres. The centre of Marathi is where the only settlement is located, where 12 people live in summer, while in winter the population is reduced to 3 people. These 12 people are members of the Emilianoi family, which arrived on the island in 1977. A permanent resident's paternal grandfather lived 105 years and fathered 24 children in Marathi. The permanent residents work in fishing, while in the summer months in tourism. Marathi is a refuge not only for the birds that are housed in the green garden of the Emilianoi family, but also for many people who want to be away from civilization and the hustle and bustle. On the island there are evergreen trees (pines and tamarinds), palm trees, mastic trees, oleanders, hibiscus and sunflowers. The climate in Marathi is mild, with mild winters and cool summers. There are no roads, no shops, no cars.
HISTORY
Marathi has a history of 900 years as reported by the permanent residents of the island. At one point the permanent population of the island had reached 69 inhabitants.

PLACES TO VISIT

Accommodation

NAUTIKOS HOTEL

Activities

Hiking Tourism

If you follow the "boulevard" you will first encounter the "mastiches" (they look a lot like skins), you will come to the saddle (a ridge between two hills) where you will come across a beautiful little church, Agios Nikolaos. Just below the church of Agios Nikolaos, very well hidden, literally under your feet, is a vaulted structure, which the locals call "Tholos".

ROUTE PLANNER

HOW TO GET THERE

By ferry via Patmos, Leros, Samos, Kalymnos and Lipsi. By air to Samos and from there by ferry to Marathi. By air to Rhodes, Kos or Leros and from there by ferry to Patmos.

HOW TO GET AROUND

On foot, by water taxi or boat.

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