Arkoi is a quiet and distinctive island, it's actually the smallest of the small islands, in the east of Patmos in the Dodecanese group. The largest of these islands stretching about (7 km²), which includes about 50 people live.
Arki or Arkoi Island is the largest small and rocky islands, which are located in the north of the island of Lipsi. An isolated island, the perfect refuge for those seeking comfort and peace. It is worth mentioning the blockbuster many visitors to the island to enjoy Arkoi daily trip or to spend a short break and swim in the beautiful beaches or you can take a boat tour around the island.
About Arkoi Island
Arkoi (Greek: Αρκοί) is a Greek island, which represent a small part of the Dodecanese archipelago. Located in the eastern Aegean Sea, close to the Turkish Aegean coast. The population of the island about 54 people in the 2001 census. Most of the population lives close to the main port with the rest of the organisms are scattered throughout the island on high ground. The vast majority of the population work in the fishing and grazing goats on the island.
Arkoi Island belong to the group of islands that have been developed on the Aegean Sea. The island stretches on the border of Greece and Turkey, about 30 km from that State in a straight line. It extends the wonderful display of the island to the various surrounding islands. Arkoi Island is one of the very few non-inhabited islands and away from people. Characterized Arkoi wonderful views, with dazzling forms of terrain as well as the distinctiveness of attractions and calm, making it an attractive place to spend wonderful holidays.
Apart from the holidays, there are only 50 people living on the island of fishing, as well as farm animals and bread crumbs (especially goats).
Geography
The island is characterized by dry rocky land with little vegetation on the road apart from the olive trees, there are some strong bushes. Animals on the island consists of livestock such as goats or donkeys, in spite of the presence of birds heron.
Transportation
There are phrases that stretches between Samos, Patmos, Lipsi and service, and there are small ferries between then and other nearby islands such as Marathi.
Beaches
The island is characterized by peace and quiet, you can access to many wonderful places as well as the beaches. Tiganakia is the most beautiful blue water-famous beaches, with crystal you can stroll along the beach. Visitors enjoy the sun and the swimming pool even with the weather variation.
Arkoi Island is very dry island and there are not a lot of trees. There are the remains of ancient acropolis on a hill overlooking the main harbor, and there are interesting cave on the north side of the island. On the island there are also a large number of small churches (not uncommon in Greece).
Enjoy Arkoi Island. . .