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Agathonisi, Greece

Agathonísi is a small Greek island and municipality located at the northernmost point of the Dodecanese in Greece. It is surrounded by many smaller islands and is home to two villages, both inland; Megalo Chorio, and Mikro Chorio.

Type City

Why go

  • Greek island in the Aegean Sea.
  • Known for Archaeological Site of Tragaia at Kastraki.

History

Agathonísi is a small Greek island and municipality located at the northernmost point of the Dodecanese in Greece. It is surrounded by many smaller islands and is home to two villages, both inland; Megalo Chorio, and Mikro Chorio. Between them is the small settlement of Agios Georgios, which forms the island's only harbor and consists of a few hotels and restaurants. The island is also locally known as Gaidaro ("Donkey"), or by its ancient name Tragea.

Where to stay

Aegean Region, Doğanbey, Doğanbey Sk, 09220 Söke/Aydın, Türkiye · pulindapansiyon.com
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Unnamed Road, Agathonisi 850 01, Greece · instagram.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
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Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Airports

Samos Airport (SMI) 26 km to the centre
Samos Island, K, GR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (Air Berlin, Aegean Airlines, All America, Big Sky Airlines…) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Athens, Rhodos, Berlin, Duesseldorf, Munich… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 7 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Leros Airport (LRS) 34 km to the centre
Leros Island, L, GR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 2 airlines (Aegean Airlines, Olympic Airlines) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Astypalaia, Athens, Kalymnos (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.5 km from the centre
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Agathonisi - Samos (Pythagoreio)
Ferry route
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Arkoi - Agathonisi
Ferry route · Dodekanisos Seaways
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Leipsoi - Agathonisi
Ferry route
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Patmos - Samos (Pythagoreio)
Ferry route
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Agathonisi, Greece — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km; routes include Agathonisi - Samos (Pythagoreio), Arkoi - Agathonisi, Leipsoi - Agathonisi.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Agathonisi, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.