Discover Kastellorizo, The “muse” Of Greece

Located in the extreme East of Greece, facing the Turkish coast, the strategic location of the island in the Dodecanese island group brought both prosperity and tragedy to Kastellorizo. But this place always attracts tourists from far away.Great tourism discovers Kastellorizo, the 'muse' of the Mediterranean Seaport in Kastellorizo - Photo: wikiOn the map, the tiny gem of Kastellorizo with an area of 9km² is just one dots in the Mediterranean sea. But for centuries, Kastellorizo has been the crossroads of all major civilizations in the world with a volatile history with many colonized empires. Megisti is the official name, but to the Greeks Kastellorizo is a familiar name for the smallest of the Dodecanese islands

. The serene beauty, hospitality and majestic history and timeless fascinating legends have made the name of Kastellorizo shine on the Greek tourism map, especially after the film Mediterraneo uses the context of Kastellorizo. The Academy Award in 1991. Not only that, the local people always proved that they were the children of Zeus, the god of hospitality, making visitors always remember Greece, to Kastellorizo, which allows to enjoy the rhythm Living slowly and letting go of everyday life In Kastellorizo, the first impression on visitors from afar is a prosperous past that is evident in the restored villas located along the small harbor.



Beautiful neoclassical-style floors with vibrant colors (no white) are built into floors along a high hill to create an image of steps like a theater, overlooking the romantic blue sea. There are small streets running through small pebble-lined square courtyards that stretch down to the harbor. Kastellorizo downtown, the space as stopping in the last century. You can visit the archaeological museum located in a temple, which recreates the history and folk art forms and unique crafts of Kastellorizo. Kastellorizo - Photo: wp Houses with typical style in Kastellorizo - Photo: wp The sunset in Kastellorizo - Photo: blogspot If starting the journey into the past of Kastellorizo from Castello Rosso, the castle was set up by the knights of St. John The red earth hill is only partially remaining, you are like back to the 14th century.Step up the narrow iron staircase, where the Greek flag is fluttering in the wind, waiting for you to be a shimmering sight of the side harbor The panorama of the castle ruins of St.



John's Knights - Photo: blogspot Castle ruins of St. John's knights - Photo: sunny-greece.com At the foot of the castle there is a very beautiful Lycian tomb carved in stone from the world 4th century BC, now carefully preserved, going east is a stunning view of Mandraki harbor, above The Church of St. Constantine and Helena has a sharp arch characteristic of Gothic architecture. Lycian tomb - Photo: mcgilchristsgreekislands Church of Saint Constantine and Helena - Photo: wp Going to the West is Palaiokastro, the oldest and most important site of the island. There are still remains of an old settlement of buildings, rainwater reservoirs and a Dorian castle dating back to the 3rd century B.C., in the area called Limenari are giant stone walls.



The ancient citadel of Mycenaean Citadel in Palaiokastro - Photo: mcgilchristsgreekislands Ancient houses in Palaiokastro archaeological site - Photo: kastra.eu One of the amazing experiences in Kastellorizo is Blue Grotto (also known as cave Parasta or Fokiali) South of the island, one of the most beautiful sea caves in the Mediterranean, used to be a pirate shelter. 30 minutes by boat from Kastellorizo Harbor, the Blue cave hides an impressive palette of reflections. Sunlight and magical stalactites and stalagmites throughout the length of 75m in the cave and clear turquoise blue water. Visitors enjoy the Blue Cave - Photo: discovergreece Winter beauty of Kastellorizo makes you guests ecstatic. But spring is the ideal time in Kastellorizo. The weather is not too hot and the colors become the most brilliant when the blue of the sea and sky are mixed with the greenery and pink of confetti everywhere on the island ..



. Although only a few hundred people live, but Kastellorizo has quite a lot. Traditional events and festivals take place in May, July and September. And although there are no noisy shops and discos, you can still easily hang out until night at the shops along the harbor ... Coffee and pastries along the Strata road on the Mandraki harbor - Photo: wp Water festival in Kastellorizo - Photo: shutterstock Water festival in Kastellorizo - Photo: shutterstock Information for you: - Kastellorizo is an hour away from Athens. The best way to discover Kastellorizo.



There are only one taxi and one bus on the island from the airport to the city and vice versa.- In June, September and especially October, the weather in Kastellorizo is mild,.

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