Marathi

Marathi is an islet that is part of the Arki cluster. It is about 1 nautical mile south of the main island called Arki. Some say 'the smaller the island, the greater its popularity'--and not unjustly. An idyllic long sandy beach that stretches out about 300 meters welcomes us to the island. Around it, there are a few rooms for rent and stylish restaurants with great food. They serve the passengers of the numerous small boats, sailboats, and tourist boats that gather at Marathi. Day trips from Lipsi, Patmos and Arki include Marathi as a main attraction. If you want to do a little exploring, it is worth following the 600-meter path north of the main beach, which will take you to a second much smaller but also very beautiful beach. Finally, from the south end of the main beach, a 200-meter path leads us to the little old church and monastery of Saint Nicholas (Agios Nikolaos). In that area, we can find a few ruins of the island’s old settlement.