Makronisos, Aegean island near Attica, Greece
Makronisos is an island in the Aegean Sea stretching for several kilometers and rising from the water across from the Lavrio coast. The island has an elongated shape with rocky terrain and sits close to the island of Kea.
The island was mentioned in ancient times but experienced its most significant changes in the twentieth century when it served military purposes. After that period, it was gradually abandoned, leaving traces of that era visible today.
The island's name appears in ancient texts, yet visitors today find mostly traces of its modern past rather than classical heritage. The abandoned structures speak to how this place shaped communities during the twentieth century.
The island is accessible from the mainland, but visitors should expect limited facilities there. The terrain is mostly undeveloped, so sturdy footwear and caution are needed.
The channel between this island and Kea was the site of a significant maritime disaster in early twentieth-century history. The wreck lies on the seafloor and marks one of the era's notable shipping incidents.
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