At the years 1776 - 1779 Margariti visited the national martyr and spirit fighter Saint Kosmas Aitolos. It was liberated from the Greek Army in 02/23/1913 and in the inventory of 1915 was 2600 residents.
Nowadays it is seat of Municipality Margaritiou. It allocates public services (Centre of Health, Police, Post, Veterinary clinic, Office of Agricultural Growth), schools (Children's Station, Kindergarten, Public school, High school). It allocates also associations and other institutions of not speculative character (Cultural Group, Athletic group, Team of Women), which aim is the rescue, the appointment and maintenance of cultural heritage and popular culture of place. For this aim are organised athletic, cultural and other events all the time.
Distances :
Beach 12 km
Center of town 150 m
Shops 100 m
Port 30 km
Bus station 30 km
Airport 70 km