Facts and figures about the island
Distance: 120 nautical miles from Piraeus. Inhabitants: 120 people (2001 census). Villages: Stavros, Mersini, Kalotaritissa. Schools: Primary school with six pupils, junior high school (5 pupils) with senior high school classes (2 pupils). Healthcare: A regional surgery but no specialized doctor or nurse have been found to fill the posts and in reality it functions as an Agrotiko (rural surgery). Economic activities: Livestock, farming, tourism; some community and civil service employees. Transport: Blue Star Ferries runs a direct service from Piraeus Mondays and Wednesdays (from June to September the service will be three times a week), on Monday, Wednesday and Friday the Skopelitis Express runs a ferry service with stops at Naxos, the Lesser Cyclades and Amorgos. Tourist infrastructure: 120 rooms for rent, 2 travel agencies, 7 cafe-tavernas, 1 minimarket, 1 kiosk-newsagent, 1 bakery (open summer only).
