5 kilometres beyond Argyrades, it was built at the start of the 20th century by residents of Old Marathias, which once stood opposite on a hill to the east. In 1816, this area suffered an epidemic of plague, and the governor ordered the destruction by fire of dwellings hit by the pestilence. The result of this prophylactic official intervention was that the village of Roumanades was completely destroyed, while in Marathias a few houses were saved. The people decided to abandon the ruined village, building instead the one which stands today. Continuing along the road, we reach Perivoli, where the church is dedicated to Agii Saranda (Forty Saints), and has frescoes dating from 1704. Roads lead from Marathias and Perivoli to Maltas, a vast beach with all the features of these southern shores – fine sand and shallow water.