The Megisti, better known by the name kastellorizo, is at the most eastern
part of Greece and Europe. The small, but historic island of Kastellorizo ,called in the ancient times Megisti.
Took the name from the first inhabitant Megistea.
The only settlement and capital is kastellorizo, traditional neoclassical mansions with wooden windows and balconies, white or colored, stretching along the coastline in front of the red rock.
It is ideal for couples in love, for those seeking the absolute relaxation and for those who want to forget the sound of the car!
Gold crown with ivy leaves from Kastelorizo, late 4th - early 3rd century. B.C. Athens, National Archaeological Museum
During the two World Wars the island was bombed and had major disasters.The result that a large part of the residents to emigrate to other places...mostly Australia.
Apart from the glorious past, the island is ideal for eco-trails, for walks, and has also to show several attractions, which visitors should not miss to visit.
A small but wonderful canyon.
St George of the Mountain
After having walked through the cobbled streets around the port, is worth to climb the 401 steps leading to St George of the Mountain .Located in the area of Palaeokastro and surrounded by enormous rocks. Inside the monastery there is a catacomb.
Blue Cave of Kastellorizo
It is also considered, one of the most beautiful cave in the Mediterranean Sea. Known worldwide for its rich stalactite decoration, witch lighting by the reflection of the rays, presenting a unique sight of beauty and charming.
Located on the southern point of the island, has a length of 75m (internally), width 40m and height of 35m. The entrance is at the height of a small boat, barely fit when it is bounatsa(quite sea,no wind) and is facing east.
In Blue Cave someone can only go by boat.
Island of Ro
Southwest of the island, stands the small Island of Ro which can be visited by chartered boat.Took the name from a woman that her name was Ro.
Despina Achladioti known as the Lady of Ro was a Greek patriot born on the island of Kastellórizo in 1890. Before the start of World War II, in which her home island was ravaged repeatedly, Achladioti sailed with her husband and mother to the nearby deserted island of Ro where they lived off of a few goats, chickens, and a vegetable garden. Her two companions died only years after the arrival, and Achladioti personally rowed her mother's remains back to Kastellórizo for burial.She has been compared to Joan d'Arc and Boudica.Achladioti's most renowned deed is that every day she would fly a Greek flag over the island even though the island was not formally part of Greece (as with the rest of the Dodecanese controlled by Italy) till 1948. This made her a Greek hero, especially when Greece nearly went to war with Turkey in the 1970s, because the flag would be easily visible from Turkish soil. She raised the flag every day, regardless of the weather, from the time she arrived on the island until her death on May 13, 1982 at the age of 92.] Despite not having veteran status, she was buried on the island with full military honors.
Stroggili Island
Over this island ,where there is the nautical lighthouse for the course of boats,unique inhabitants are the lighthouse keepers ...
These Islands have turquoise waters and are ideal for swimming and lonely holiday.
Should be mention the festivals of the island with the biggest taking place on 20th July, at the celebration of the Prophet Elijah.
Perfect people,perfect food...
The Chickpea balls
Halva of the spoon
These are small buns look like small people. Within the pastry They put honey or nuts or raisins or whatever they took each location The tradition says that who does not make Lazarakia will not get enough bread
The only road also connects the port (where the settlement) to the airport.
The plane is the best way to get here: there is a daily connection with Rhodes, but it is advisable to make reservations early
Rhodes connects also with ferry.
Enjoy...
Excellent presentation.
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