Megalo & Mikro Chorio on Agathonissi

Mikro Chorio is opposite Megalo Chorio and has about 10 inhabitants, the village is so tiny that if you blink you'll miss it. There are no facilities at all.

The tiny village of Mikro Chorio has about 10 inhabitants.

Just outside the village is a small church called Agios Panteleimonos. On July 26 every year the saint of the church is celebrated with a big party that includes food and drinks, live music and of course dancing. Often it is The band from Agathonissi that stands for the music.

If you are not lucky to be on Agathonissi on July 26, console yourself with the view from the church that is the same all year round. The view of Megalo Chorio and the beautiful bay below is magical. Buy some cheese and wine, it is an ideal place to have picnic.

Mikro Chorio is 0.1 kilometers from the port of Agios Georgios.

Megalo Chorio lies a few hundred meters above Agios Georgios. The uphill slope is not to be trifled with, I promise. The village is home to nearly the entire island's population (165 people), in other words, a metropolis compared with its little sister Mikro Chorio. The name Megalo means "big" in Greek, and consequently does Micro means "small", but you probably already knew that. :-)

Megalo Chorio is on the hill above the port. The picture is taken from Mikro Chorio.

Mikro Chorio to the left, Megalo Choria, Katholiko and Poros beach to the right.

Megalo Chorio is the "capital" of Agathonissi, here are post office, ATM, doctor and a school. Previously, there was a minimarket and two tavernas. They are unfortunately closed.

Here begins Megalo Chorio.

The main street in Megalo Chorio.

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