The are very small islands , which belong to the Patmos, mainly covered with bushes and some trees, about 8 nautical miles away from the holy island of Patmos, and north of Lipsi.

In the largest of these islands there are living about 40 people mainly from fishing. Also some in Marathi. The port where one can visit the island by boat from Patmos, and from Lipsi, is well hidden in the double fiord created by the rocks, and is well protected from the winds. Around the port the visitor will see the old houses from stone whitened in the usual island style as well as some new ones.

During summer time there are many visitors to these picturesque islands attracted to the romantic scenery and to the crystal clear sea. The best beach is at Marathi, a smaller island opposite Arki with bushes.

The island is connected daily both with Patmos, Leros and with Lipsi.

There are also many daily cruisers from Patmos. Should someone wish however his stay to be longer than a few hours there are about 20 rented rooms in Arki and about 15 at Marathi. The visitor will enjoy swimming in the most crystal clear sea imaginable in the north part of the island with sandy beach and some trees. Also in the beaches of Linari, Tiganakia and at Marathi.

A useful phone number is that of the Tripas, 22470-32230

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