Kastellorizo: A Look Around Greece’s Easternmost Island

March 23, 2021April 8, 2024 Koen 3 Comments

In this destination guide we visit Kastellorizo (Megisti), Greece’s easternmost island, and show you around the main sights of this beautiful island.

The outer fringes of Greece

The island of Kastellorizo (sometimes called Megisti or Meyisti) is the easternmost island not only of the Dodecanese archipelago but of entire of Greece.

Reaching Kastellorizo is not exactly straightforward as the nearest (inhabited) island is Rhodes, some four hours away by ferry or 40 minutes by small propeller plane.

I took what might be Greece’s longest ferry route from Piraeus through the entire Dodecanese island chain all the way to Kastellorizo, although given the fact that I only boarded the ferry midway on its route at the island of Astypalea it meant that my journey was a more tolerable 12 hours.

kastellorizo map — *Kastellorizo is Greece’s easternmost island. ©MapHub*

Kastellorizo Town

Having checked into my beautiful little apartment for my three night stay on Kastellorizo, it was time to explore the island.

Measuring only 12 square kilometres, you really do not need a car to explore Kastellorizo.

In fact, there is only one road which links Kastellorizo Town to the small local airport at the other side of the mountain.

Kastellorizo is not only small in size but also in population, as there are only around 500 permanent residents on the island.

Visiting the island thus really is all about slowing down and taking it easy.

That is certainly not something which is hard to do when you admire the beauty of Kastellorizo’s waterfront.

The town might not only be one of the prettiest in Greece, but also one of the most beautifully located ones.

megisti — *The gorgeous Kastellorizo waterfront. ©Paliparan*

cat greece — *My apartment was only one small alley away from the waterfront. ©Paliparan*

kastellorizo waterfront — *The gorgeous waterfront of Kastellorizo ©Paliparan*

kastellorizo megisti meyisti greece — *The gorgeous waterfront of Kastellorizo ©Paliparan*

fishing nets harbour tavern — *Fishing nets in the harbour. ©Paliparan*

megisti waterfront — *The colourful mansions of Kastellorizo’s waterfront. ©Paliparan*

kastellorizo town — *With its pastel-coloured, Italianesque mansions, Kastellorizo must be one of Greece’s most beautiful towns. ©Paliparan*

koen kastellorizo — *Waterfront selfie. ©Paliparan*

Lunch

As it was lunchtime when I arrived in Kastellorizo, the first order of business was finding a place to eat.

There are many cafés and restaurants on Kastellorizo’s waterfront and you cannot really go wrong choosing any of them.

Although I first planned to explore a couple of options, I was persuaded to sit down at one of the first taverns I encountered when the welcoming owner promised me free wine on the house.

Athina Restaurant as it is called turned out to be a good choice.

I had a simple but excellent quality lunch of freshly caught fish and some chips.

Due to the friendly service, great views and good food that is excellent value for money I ended up returning quite a few times to Athina during my stay on Kastellorizo.

tavern greece — *There are plenty of cafés, taverns and restaurants on the waterfront with fabulous views. ©Paliparan*

athina tavern — *For my first meal on the island I opted for Athina, a place I would revisit a couple of times during my stay. ©Paliparan*

cats of greece — *Another cat at the restaurant. ©Paliparan*

kastellorizo view — *There were some fine views over Kastellorizo town and its port from Athina restaurant. ©Paliparan*

fish kastellorizo food — *Grilled, freshly caught fish for lunch. A simple yet excellent quality meal. ©Paliparan*

Turtles

One great surprise during my lunch was the arrival of a turtle in the waters right beneath the quay.

According to the owner of the restaurant, the turtle always arrives around lunchtime, knowing that sometimes they can snack from seafood leftovers thrown into the water.

The sight of the majestic beast in the clear blue waters of the harbour certainly made for a memorable sight.

I was even more delighted when I found out that a second turtle had arrived as well!

turtle kastellorizo — *A turtle swimming in the port of Kastellorizo. ©Paliparan*

caretta caretta — *Hello there! ©Paliparan*

turtle cat — *The cats were almost as awed as I was by the sight of the turtle. ©Paliparan*

sea turtle turtles — *After a while the turtle was joined by one of his friends! ©Paliparan*

turtle megisti — *The turtle was swimming just one or two feet away from the quay. ©Paliparan*

frappe greece — *I was so amazed by the turtles that I stayed for a while longer at the tavern, ordering a Greek frappe after the meal. ©Paliparan*

A walk around town

There aren’t many sights of particular interest in Kastellorizo Town, but that doesn’t matter much at all.

The town is so delightfully calm and beautiful that it is all about absorbing the special vibe.

Life on Kastellorizo mostly evolves around the waterfront and this is the place where you keep on returning to.

The town runs two or three streets land inward from the waterfront.

When you walk these streets you will soon enough reach a dead end or find yourself at the foot of the huge cliff which forms the backdrop of the island.

kastellorizo guide — *Life on Kastellorizo mostly evolves around the waterfront. ©Paliparan*

kastellorizo island greece — *The Kastellorizo waterfront is so pretty that you will find yourself returning to it over and over again. ©Paliparan*

megisti greece — *Several small alleys connect the waterfront to the couple of streets behind. ©Paliparan*

kastellorizo boat — *Boats are a much more popular way of getting around the island than cars or bikes. ©Paliparan*

kastellorizo greece — *The waterfront is also popular among locals to meet up and have a chat. ©Paliparan*

tavern market hall — *A small tavern behind the market hall. ©Paliparan*

*Small church in one of the backstreets of town. ©Paliparan*

cliff mountain — *If you walk just two or three streets away from the waterfront, you will hit the end of town as you find yourself at the bottom of a steep cliff. ©Paliparan*

Australians and Italians

One particularly beautiful stretch of Kastellorizo Town is the upper part of town on the hill on the eastern side of the harbour.

If you walk up the waterfront stairs you will come across some fine mansions in all kinds of different colours.

Some of these are old buildings but others are newly constructed houses built in the same traditional style.

Many are built by wealthy Athenians or Australians as holiday houses.

Why Australians you might ask yourself?

Well, many locals left Kastellorizo for Australia in search of a better future during the harsh Italian occupation (1928 to 1943) and the immediate aftermath of World War II.

The children and grandchildren of these émigrés still visit Megisti regularly, which is why in summer you can often hear people talking in a thick Aussi accent!

However, during my trip there were almost none of these Greek Australians on the island as Australia did not allow people to leave the country for touristic reasons due to the corona virus pandemic.

In summer, Kastellorizo is also popular among Turkish visitors who hop over for a day from the city of Kaş, which is located eight kilometres away across the sea (at its closest point, Kastellorizo is just three kilometres away from Turkey).

But this summer there were also zero Turks in town due to Greek entry restrictions, robbing Kastellorizo of the two biggest groups of visitors in normal times.

During my visit, most visitors seemed to be Greeks from the mainland and a handful of Italians, who flock here because a popular Italian film (Mediterraneo) was shot on Kastellorizo, which is called ‘Castelrosso’ in Italian.

kastellorizo stairs — *If you walk up the stairs from the port you will reach a particularly beautiful backstreet of Kastellorizo. ©Paliparan*

hilltop street castelrosso — *Hilltop street with colourful houses and flowers. ©Paliparan*

megisti house — *A lot of mansions are used as second homes by Greek mainlanders and Australians. ©Paliparan*

*A colourful yellow house on Kastellorizo. ©Paliparan*

megisti houses — *Colourful houses of Megisti. ©Paliparan*

greek orthodox shrine — *Small Orthodox shrine. ©Paliparan*

Mosque

One of the few sights in Kastellorizo Town is the former Ottoman mosque which dates back to the late 18th Century. Nowadays the building is used as a small island museum.

Inside, you can see a couple of exhibits detailing Kastellorizo’s history and folk culture.

It was interesting to see some old pictures of the island as it seemed so much more built up in those years!

Under Ottoman rule, Kastellorizo used to have the largest cargo fleet of the entire Dodecanese island chain, which contributed immensely to the island’s wealth.

Kastellorizo however lost most of its economic importance after the population exchange between Greece and Turkey in 1923.

The years which followed were not kind to the island.

In 1926 an earthquake destroyed lots of buildings on Kastellorizo and in 1928 the Italians occupied the island.

World War II bombardments brought even more destruction.

During Italian occupation and World War II a big chunk of Kastellorizo’s population had already fled the island – and never returned afterwards.

Coupled with mass emigration in the years following World War II, it meant that Kastellorizo never regained its peak population and feels a bit like a backwater compared to the old pictures showing a more lively and certainly much bigger port city.

ottoman mosque kastellorizo — *Walking down the hill towards the Ottoman mosque. ©Paliparan*

kastellorizo street megisti — *Walking through the small streets of Kastellorizo. ©Paliparan*

kastellorizo mosque — *The old mosque of Kastellorizo as seen from the water. ©Paliparan*

mosque minaret — *Unfortunately, it is not possible to climb up the mosque’s minaret. ©Paliparan*

mosque museum — *Inside the mosque are some exhibits detailing the history and culture of the island. ©Paliparan*

old picture kastellorizo — *Old pictures show how Kastellorizo looked like in the early 20th Century before the town was decimated by an earthquake and World War II. ©Paliparan*

folk costume kastellorizo — *Traditional folk costume of Kastellorizo. ©Paliparan*

Lycean tomb

If you walk from the mosque along the cape towards the east, you will find a nice path hugging the northern coastline of the island.

From here you have lovely views over the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea and the tiny islet of Psoradia just in front of the coast.

This path continues all the way to Mandraki, the satellite neighbourhood of Kastellorizo Town located at the other side of the hill.

If you walk the short distance from Kastellorizo Town proper to Mandraki make sure that you don’t have your eyes firmly fixed on the sea alone.

It is otherwise easy to miss the 4th Century BC Lycean tomb in the rocks on your right if you only pay attention to the sea on your left-hand side!

Although these Lycean tombs are fairly common across the water on Turkey’s Anatolian coast, they are extremely rare in Greece.

mosque path kastellorizo — *Directly behind the mosque, a coastal pathway leads all the way to Mandraki. ©Paliparan*

kastellorizo megisti pathway mandraki — *The coastal path which links Kastellorizo Town proper with the sattelite neighbourhood of Mandraki one bay further to the east. ©Paliparan*

house aegean sea — *A house along the coastal path. ©Paliparan*

aegean sea — *Views from the coastal path. ©Paliparan*

psoradia megisti — *The small islet of Psoradia is just swimming distance away. ©Paliparan*

lycean tomb kastellorizo megisti — *The 4th Century BC Lycian tomb with its fine Doric facade. ©Paliparan*

Castle

Another main sight on the island is the is the Castle of the Knights of St. John which is located on the hill which separates Kastellorizo Town from its sattelite neighbourhood of Mandraki.

The castle has a prime strategic location as it overlooks both the deepwater port of Kastellorizo and the more shallow fishing harbour of Mandraki.

The knights were the ones who gave Kastellorizo (Castelrosso) its name as they thought the towering red cliffs of the island resembled a castle.

Not much remains of the castle these days, although you can use the rickety metal stairs to climb to the top, from where you have great views over both Kastellorizo Town and the Turkish coast at the other side of the sea.

kastellorizo castle — *You can see the castle rising high above the houses of Kastellorizo Town. ©Paliparan*

castle climb — *Climbing up to the old castle. ©Paliparan*

*The ruins of the Castle of the Knights of Saint John come into sight. ©Paliparan*

view castle st john kastellorizo — *There are some panoramic views over the island and the Turkish coast as you climb up. ©Paliparan*

megisti castle knights st john — *Not much remains of the castle these days. The biggest reason to climb all the way up are the great views. ©Paliparan*

greek flag — *Greek flag proudly waving on top of the castle. ©Paliparan*

kastellorizo castelrosso harbour entrance view — *View from the castle over the harbour entrance. ©Paliparan*

aegean sea greece kastellorizo — *Looking down over the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea. ©Paliparan*

Mandraki

Mandraki is Kastellorizo Town’s satellite neighbourhood across the hill on which the Castle of the Knights of St. John is located.

The neighbourhood basically stretches out around the second small bay on Kastellorizo’s northern coast, although compared to the harbour of Kastellorizo proper the waters here are much more shallow and thus mainly used by fishing boats and pleasure craft.

You can see it from the colour of the waters too, as the sea water here has more of a green-blue colour compared to the dark blue waters of the deepwater harbour of Kastellorizo Town.

The vibe in Mandraki is certainly different too.

If you thought Kastellorizo is quiet and calm, then life in Mandraki is even completely sedated.

Although there isn’t anything in particular to see here as it’s mainly residential houses and apartments for rent, Mandraki still makes for a pleasant walk as the views are absolutely gorgeous.

mandraki kastellorizo greece — *Mandraki is the satellite neighbourhood of Kastellorizo Town located across the hill. ©Paliparan*

mandraki bougainvillea — *Some pretty bougainvillea at the entrance to Mandraki. ©Paliparan*

mandraki harbour — *Mandraki is built around a shallow bay which is used as a harbour for small fishing boats and other pleasure craft. ©Paliparan*

mandraki kastellorizo — *The views from Mandraki over the steep island cliffs are beautiful. ©Paliparan*

mandraki harbour kastellorizo — *Mandraki harbour. ©Paliparan*

mandraki harbour megisiti — *Mandraki harbour. ©Paliparan*

mandraki megisti — *A street in Mandraki. ©Paliparan*

mandraki castle — *Looking back over Mandraki, with the Castle of the Knights of St. John being clearly visible on the hill in the background. ©Paliparan*

Kastellorizo churches

If you take the main road back from Mandraki to Kastellorizo town instead of the coastal path, you will come across the most important churches of the island.

These churches are all located around the central square of town where also the local school and one of the few year-round taverns (Ta Platania) is located.

The biggest and most beautiful of them by far, the Church of Saint George of Santrape, is unfortunately in a rather decayed state.

mandraki road — *Walking back on the main road from Mandraki to Kastellorizo Town proper. ©Paliparan*

mandraki church — *A church in Mandraki. ©Paliparan*

island road — *One of the few roads on the island. ©Paliparan*

kastellorizo town church — *One of the churches in Kastellorizo Town. ©Paliparan*

church kastellorizo — *Kastellorizo Town church. ©Paliparan*

megisti church — *Kastellorizo Town church. ©Paliparan*

church of saint george santrape kastellorizo — *Church of Saint George of Santrape. ©Paliparan*

church of saint george santrape megisti — *Church of Saint George of Santrape. ©Paliparan*

Lady of Ro

Another point of interest here is the statue of an elderly widow named Despina Achladiotou, who is better known as ‘The Lady of Ro’.

Despina is famous for raising the Greek flag on the nearby island of Ro every single morning, no matter the weather or her own physical condition.

Unfortunately for Despina, her husband with whom she lived on the island died in 1940.

Despite this devastating loss, Despina decided that she would live out her life all alone on the uninhabited, barren island.

She continued to display the Greek flag every single morning.

Especially in those years this was not just a mere act of patriotism but a sheer act of courage given that the island did not yet formally belong to Greece but officially belonged to Italy.

Ro was only awarded to Greece in 1947 – but that did not stop Despina from continuing her tradition all those years after reunification.

She managed to raise the flag every day until she passed away at the high age of 92 in 1982 – having lived all the time as a hermit on Ro.

The Lady of Ro was buried with full military honours on her own island, on which the Greek army now has a few soldiers stationed to continue the flag-raising tradition.

To honour her amazing life story, a statue was erected on Kastellorizo.

Ta Platania

Besides Athina, one of my favourite places for a meal on Kastellorizo was Ta Platania.

Located on the central square underneath a tree like so many typical Greek village taverns, Ta Platania is a firm local favourite and different in character than the waterfront restaurants.

Although popular with tourists as well, you can clearly see that Ta Platania it foremost a local meeting place.

Ta Platania serves some real authentic Greek food.

I certainly enjoyed my meals at the tavern (the stuffed onions especially are great!) and the chats with the owner Maria and her relatives with whom she runs the family business.

ta platania restaurant kastellorizo — *Ta Platania by day. ©Paliparan*

ta platania megisti — *Ta Platania by night. ©Paliparan*

ta platania tavern kastellorizo — *Ta Platania is popular with local families. ©Paliparan*

stuffed onion ta platania — *The stuffed onions were absolutely delicious. ©Paliparan*

ta platania — *A look inside the kitchen of Ta Platania. ©Paliparan*

selfie maria — *A selfie with the owner Maria. ©Paliparan*

Late night walk

At the end of the evening I still had energy left for a late night walk around the Kastellorizo waterfront.

During the night it has an altogether different feel and atmosphere to it.

While most of the waterfront is dark and badly lit, other parts are shining in the floodlights or even have some special blue-coloured mood lighting installed.

Despite the general lack of tourists due to the corona pandemic, I still thought some places were fairly lively during the night.

I can only imagine that normal summers in Kastellorizo must make for a much better middle ground between a quiet and calm off-the-beaten-path atmosphere and a lively summer holiday vibe.

Although I wasn’t really hungry, I still had some space left in my stomach for something sweet and another glass of red.

kastellorizo night — *Walking back down the stairs to the Kastellorizo waterfront after a great first day on the island. ©Paliparan*

*Small dolphin statue in the harbour. ©Paliparan*

kastellorizo waterfront night — *In the evening hours, the Kastellorizo waterfront is perhaps more lively than during the day. ©Paliparan*

megisti night — *In some parts, special blue-coloured mood lighting is used. ©Paliparan*

megisti midnight — *Megisti at Midnight. ©Paliparan*

baklava wine — *Some baklava and another glass of red wine before bedtime. ©Paliparan*

walk night — *Walking back to my apartment. ©Paliparan*

kastellorizo street night — *The streets of Kastellorizo at night. ©Paliparan*

Swim and relax

The following two days I didn’t really do much at all for most of the time except for swimming, relaxing and eating.

Winding down is something that comes natural in Greece and is what makes a holiday in this country great.

If you are looking for a beach destination, then Kastellorizo might not be your best choice of island.

Although the sea water is as clear and blue as you can get in Greece and is fantastic to swim in, there aren’t really any beaches to speak of on the island.

Instead, there are some quays and swimming platforms from where you can dive into the sea.

One of the best places to do so are the swimming platforms you can find on the coastal path which links Kastellorizo Town with Mandraki.

kastellorizo swimming — *If you don’t mind the lack of a proper beach, these platforms are great for a dive in the clear blue waters and for some sunbathing. ©Paliparan*

swimming platform megisti — *One of the swimming platforms on the coastal path. ©Paliparan*

kastellorizo sea — *The turquoise waters around Kastellorizo are some of the clearest you will find in Greece. ©Paliparan*

megisti sea water — *The clear blue waters of Kastellorizo. ©Paliparan*

swim kastellorizo koen — *Quite inviting for a swim, I’d say! ©Paliparan*

Swimming in the port

It is certainly possible as well to take a dive into the harbour of Kastellorizo Town.

If you walk a bit further away from the heart of town you can find swimming platforms and stairs into the water on both sides of the bay.

One particularly popular place for a swim is the platform close to the old mosque, as you can use the comfortable chairs and sofas of Faros Bar and have a cocktail or two in between swims.

faros bar kastellorizo — *Faros Bar is not only a good place for cocktails but doubles as a kind of beach bar as well as it has stairs into the water and some loungers. ©Paliparan*

faros bar megisti — *Faros Bar. ©Paliparan*

cocktail kastellorizo — *Faros Bar is also a good place for cocktails. ©Paliparan*

Greek navy

If you take a trip to Kastellorizo, chances are big that you will encounter a ship of the Hellenic Navy in port.

Due to its geographic location just a few miles off the coast of Turkey, Kastellorizo has a huge strategic significance for Greece.

It is a thorn in the side of the Turks.

Some Turkish government officials even claim that Kastellorizo should actually belong to them!

All of this is partly connected to the maritime waters surrounding Kastellorizo, as the Greek and Turkish governments are at loggerheads over the exact demarcation of territorial waters.

The Turkish government even sent a geological research vessel (accompanied by their navy) into disputed waters to map the seafloor and to explore for natural gas supplies.

Of course, Greece has firmly vowed to defend its sovereignty.

At one point, it almost come to a clash between the two powers.

Because of the ongoing dispute (and to defend the island against the threat of a Turkish invasion) the Hellenic Navy has permanently stationed a vessel in the Port of Kastellorizo.

This is why you might encounter small Greek army garrisons and bunkers, as well at some strategic points on the island.

Yet despite the military presence, Kastellorizo does not feel like a conflict zone at all, as the calm and pleasant summer vibe certainly triumphed over it.

It is therefore good to remember that in normal times the island is a popular destination among Turkish visitors.

Although the citizens of Kastellorizo are for sure cautious about the intentions of the Turkish government, they have nothing against ordinary Turks who are warmly welcomed each year.

kastellorizo harbour — *The Hellenic Navy always has some presence in the port of Kastellorizo. ©Paliparan*

HS Grigoropoulos hellenic navy — *The HS Grigoropoulos, a Roussen class fast attack and missile boat. ©Paliparan*

hellenic navy kastellorizo — *The gun on the bow of the HS Grigoropoulos. ©Paliparan*

*The HS Grigoropoulos sailing into the harbour. ©Paliparan*

R&R

I wrote it before, but I will say it again: there is really just something magical to the cute town and harbour of Kastellorizo.

This is an island where you can really get away from it all.

It’s such a great place to relax with a glass of wine or to mingle among the locals over a freddo espresso in one of the more popular coffee bars on the island.

Of course, I also returned a couple of times to Athina restaurant for some more wine and excellent food and fantastic views from the terrace.

The owner makes a really great pastitsio – a Greek baked pasta dish made with ground meat and béchamel sauce.

My old friend the sea turtle was there as well in the waters in front of the tavern each time I visited!

boat bay megisti — *A small boat anchored in the bay. ©Paliparan*

fishing boat greece kastellorizo — *A fishing boat in the harbour of Kastellorizo. ©Paliparan*

kaiki greece kastellorizo — *Another kaiki (the traditional Greek fishing boat) in the harbour of Kastellorizo. ©Paliparan*

cafe cat — *Cat chilling in a café. ©Paliparan*

cat kastellorizo greece — *Another Kastellorizo cat having a nap. ©Paliparan*

harbour kastellorizo megisti — *Whether it is in the early morning, mid-afternoon or the hours just before sunset, the harbour views are absolutely amazing. ©Paliparan*

pastitio greece — *Pastitio for lunch at Athina restaurant. ©Paliparan*

Afternoon hikes

Besides swimming, eating and relaxing there was only one more thing which I did during my days on Kastellorizo: I made two late afternoon hikes into the hills.

One hike took me up the stairs hewn into the mountainside to the St. George-of-the-Mountain Monastery, while the other walk took me to the Saint Stephen Church on the northernmost point of Kastellorizo.

Both hikes are absolutely worth it as you will see some interesting sights and will be treated to even better views as you climb up.

I will detail both routes in the next chapter about hiking on Kastellorizo!

kastellorizo mountain — *You can already see from a distance that there are some stairs running up the mountain. ©Paliparan*

steps cliff kastellorizo megisti — *The steps are hewn in the side of the cliff. ©Paliparan*

st george of the mountain monastery kastellorizo — *On the mountain plateau you will find the monastery of St. George-of-the-Mountain. ©Paliparan*

kastellorizo sunset — *A gorgeous sunset over the island of Kastellorizo during my hike. ©Paliparan*

kastellorizo sunset view — *The second hike took me from Kastellorizo Town to the northern tip of the island. ©Paliparan*

saint stephen church megisti — *Saint Stephen’s Church. ©Paliparan*

Conclusion

Kastellorizo might be small and distant, but it is an island of amazing beauty.

In fact, it might very well be Greece’s most picturesque island.

The harbour of Kastellorizo Town alone is amazingly pretty with its pastel-coloured mansions and gorgeous backdrop of pines and red cliffs – and it gets even better when you explore the rest of the island.

It might not be easy getting here, but you will be rewarded by a quiet and serene atmosphere, welcoming locals and some seriously good food and drink options.

Although Kastellorizo might be lacking in beaches, the sea is perfect for a swim as the waters are crystal clear, displaying some amazing turquoise colours.

There are worse things in life than lazing the time away on Kastellorizo.

I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to come back if I had the chance!

Trip report index

This article is part of the ‘A Dodecanese Dream: Summer Island Hopping in Greece‘ trip report, which consists of the following chapters:

1. Back in the Skies – My First International Flight in the Age of Corona
2. Review: Kimon Hotel, Athens, Greece
3. Exploring Plaka: Through the Winding Streets of the Old Town of Athens
4. Climbing up the Acropolis: Visiting Athens’ Most Famous Sight
5. Review: Skyserv Melina Merkouri Lounge Athens Airport
6. Review: Sky Express Athens to Naxos (ATR 42)
7. Review: Studios Zafiri, Naxos Town, Greece
8. Naxos Town: The Gorgeous Historic Heart of the Cyclades
9. Review: Blue Star Ferries Naxos to Astypalea
10. Review: Belvedere Studios, Astypalea Town, Greece
11. Astypalea Town: The Unknown Crown Jewel of the Aegean Sea
12. Astypalea Island Guide: Exploring the Butterfly of the Aegean
13. On a Night Boat in Greece – Astypalea to Kastellorizo With Blue Star Ferries
14. Review: Traditional Apartments Alexandra, Kastellorizo, Greece
15. Kastellorizo: A Look Around Greece’s Easternmost Island (current chapter)
16. Hiking on Kastellorizo: Two Sunset Hikes Detailed
17. Review: Olympic Air Kastellorizo to Rhodes (Dash 8-100)
18. Guide: How to Travel From Rhodes to Halki by Ferry
19. Review: Dorothea Apartments, Halki, Greece
20. Halki Town: Eating, Swimming & Relaxing in Beautiful Emborios
21. A Hike to Horio: Exploring Halki’s Old Abandoned Capital
22. Guide: The Best Beaches on the Island of Halki
23. Review: Hermes Hotel, Rhodes Town, Greece
24. A Visit to the Delightful Old Town of Rhodes
25. Review: Aegean Airlines Domestic Flight Rhodes to Athens
26. End of a Dream Holiday in Greece: One Last Day in Athens

3 thoughts on “Kastellorizo: A Look Around Greece’s Easternmost Island”

John D Kardaris
April 18, 2021 at 4:48 pm

Κοέν, σε ευχαριστώ για τον λεπτομερές οδηγό του Καστελόριζου
Lesley Donaldson
November 8, 2023 at 8:27 pm

Wonderful memories. I remember it well. Did you visit the Blue Grotto? Blue Caves
- KoenPost author
  November 10, 2023 at 5:40 pm
  
  I haven’t visited them on my trip. As I’ve already seen the Blue Caves on Zakynthos (which seemed very similar) I decided against it, preferring to spend my time relaxing in town and making some hikes on the island.

Koen

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