The Basics
| Pronunciation | Kastel-loh-rizzo |
|---|---|
| Alternate Island Name | Megesti |
| Transportation | Air, ferry, hydrofoil |
| Main Attractions | The Blue Grotto |
| Food | Limited but good choices |
| Accommodations | Limited but good choices |
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Kastellorizo is the easternmost part of Greece and Europe, only 1 1/2 miles from Turkey. It lies 72 miles to the S.E. of Rhodes and 328 nautical miles from Piraeus. A tiny and rocky island, with only 9 sq. km of land mass and 19 km of coastline, its population is 280. It is the largest of a group of 14 islets and thus its official name of Megesti (the biggest).
Island Features
The movie Mediterraneo was filmed here. Many Italians visit the island in summer, and plenty of Australian-Greek Kastellorizians. There are no sand beaches, only pebbled ones in small coves with wonderfully clear water and excellent fishing, including oysters–very rare in Greece.
