Far in the distance the lights of Ammouliani, the monotonous flashing of the lighthouse, the flickering lamps of the fishing boats, a wonderful, magical world out there. Across the water, a very short boat ride from Ouranoupolis there is a group of small deserted islands, some of them no more than rocks rising from the sea, home only to nesting sea-birds. This is a paradise of golden sand and clear blue sea. The unbelievably sparkling, limpid sea is crowded with fishes in all their varieties. Tiny whitebait panic before hungry larger fish and flicker in and out of the sea in their fright, to be caught into the jaws of diving birds or seagulls on breaking surface.
Dolphins wheel playfully.
In the dying sunlight monster swordfish heave themselves into the air, the pink glint of evening on their silvery skin. During the summer there is a regular boat service from the jetty by the tower to this lovely island. The sand is fine gold and the sea is always peaceful and warm. A few olive trees provide shelter from the strong midday sun, and a taverna, the only structure on the whole island, provides sustenance, fresh fish and draught larger or the local tsipouro. And if you are lucky to catch any fish they might even cook it for you.