The island’s name during antiquity was IETOÚSSA. The historian Thoukidídis and the geographer Strávon called it TRAGAÍA / TRAGAÍAI. It owes the name “Agathonísi” to its inhabitants, who are good (agathós) people. During ancient years the island was inhabited by Dorians and later by Iones (there are building ruins dating from this period). The philosopher Theógitos the Tragaiótis, who was a student of Aristotélis, was born here. Agathonísi was donated to the Moní Pátmos at the end of the 13th century by the Byzantine emperor. Generally the island followed the fate of the other Dodekánisa (Turkish and Italian rule) and was reunited in 1948 with Mother Greece.
Climate: It is dry, with mild winters and cool summers.
Flavours: Apart from seafood, you should try the island’s lamb or goat, which are free range.
