This small island to the North of Karpathos belongs to the Province of Karpathos. Once the two islands were united but due to earthquackesthey became separated. During antiquity, there was a city on this island which is mentioned by Stravon. The ruins of the ancient city are at the bottom of the sea between Saria and Karpathos. There was also a temple to the god Apollon.

The island is not inhabited and there is random connection with Karpathos.