Armathia

Summary

Armathia (Greek: Αρμάθια) is a Greek island belonging to the Dodecanese group in the eastern Aegean sea. It is part of the municipality of Kasos. In the census of 1951, there were 8 recorded inhabitants, but it has since become uninhabited. At its peak, it sustained a community of over 100 who were mainly involved in mining the rich deposits of gypsum intended for export. It is now a tourist destination for day trippers from neighbouring developed islands. An observatory attracts wildlife observers.

Armathia
Native name:
Αρμάθια
View of Armathia from Kasos
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ArchipelagoDodecanese
Administration
View of Armathia from Kasos at sunset

External links edit

  • Official website of the Municipality of Kasos (in Greek)