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sandysmith Says: Most activity - what little there is - is centred around the harbour. Its a pleasant place to wander - won't take too long and soon you'll be chilling out at one of the waterfront cafes for a frappé or a lazy lunch - such is life on Megisti for day trippers. if staying...
sandysmith Says: In the centre of the harbour through some archways was an indoor market - guess this is where the morning fish catch is weighed and sorted out. Through the arch on the other side was a shady cafe - looked much cheaper than the waterfront ones but it wasn't open and anyway...
sandysmith Says: It doesn't take too long to wander around Megisti - its more a place for chilling out at a harbour side cafe and lingering over a fish lunch. There a handful of houses behind the harbour in various states of repair or disrepair as the case may be - the war bombings in 1943...
sandysmith Says: There are several churches of note on Megisti:Just behind the waterfront is the church of Ayios Yeorgios you Pigadhiou (St George of the well).The square near to the zig zag white steps is has the the church of St George of the Horafia (Ayios Yeorgios tou Horafiou) which was...
sandysmith Says: Many descendent of Megisti emigrated to Australia to escape the wars, but never forgot their roots. Various houses are named/dedicated to former inhabitants - some who returned an played a major influence on regenerating the area.. One of the squares is also called Australia...
Elenitsa Says: Climb the stairs cut into the cliff face behind Megisti town for spectacular views over the harbour and the Turkish coast. If you suffer from vertigo take a deep breath before starting the journey back down!!!
Apartments and Hotels: Accomodation Choices
sandysmith Says: We didn't stay overnight in Megisti - just here fro a day trip. Walking around I noticed there were several accommodation choices - more than I thought there would be for a small island village.Several apartment complexes were seen in lovely quiet are just behind th harbour...
Fish Tavern Athena: Fresh fish, great cook, nice atmosphere
gmg61 Says: You'll find the tables of this restaurants dotted along the central section of the harbour.There is a barbecue outside, and if you come at the right moment you'll se Vagelis, the owner and cook, working hard the prepare fillets of absolutely fresh fish.The fish is grilled...
To Paragadi: Fantastic local food
stevemt Says: This restaurant, on the harbour front, serves wonderfully fresh food, with a lot of seafood going of course.The owner is a very cheerful guy who is very helpful
sandysmith Says: There are several cafes to enjoy a lazy lunch on the waterfront. Lazaraki's is the name of the one we went to - located virtually in the middle and had like a jetty out into the harbour - by the time we had finished there were yachts moored up on either side!Rather than...
sandysmith Says: We travelled to Meis or Megisti by express ferry boat service from Kas in Turkey. The journey takes about 40 minutes across to the picturesque harbour port of Megisti and cost 20 euros return. Coming from Turkey we had to hand our passports in and we received them back on...
Caretta: Wonderful variety here
stevemt Says: This little shop has a wonderful selection of local craft.Monika, the owner is a very friendly person willing to chat and explain anything you ask.She also runs the Caretta Rooms and Apartments in the same building
Elenitsa Says: Be very careful getting into the sea anywhere around the coast of Megisti - the sea is wonderfully clear and excellent for snorkelling (I saw an octopus in the harbour) - but sea urchins love it, probably consistently more urchins per square metre than anywhere else in...
Snorkelling gear or regret it!!!
Elenitsa Says: I know it's heavy but take your snorkelling gear - when the sea is this clean and this clear, it would be a crime not to sea the underwater world!!!!
Jelly shoes and something to sit on!!
Elenitsa Says: Bring sea/jelly shoes to get in the sea. The are NO BEACHES (not even pebbly ones) so access to the sea is always over rocks, sometimes urchin infested!! Due to the lack of beaches, a bed roll might come in handy just to sit on betwen dips in the wonderful clear sea!
sandysmith Says: As we approached Megisi we noticed a white line going up the hill - I had done some research and knew there were white steps climbing up the hillside..but I didn't think it would climb that high...i was wrong, they were those white steps! The steps are known as kondilakia.
sandysmith Says: Even with a short climb you will be rewarded with great views over the island and especially the harbour. It was a bit like a small version of Symi, but not so terraced. The step are soon discovered towards the back of the harbour - just head behind the house and climb white...
sandysmith Says: Kastellorizo has been called many different names in its history including, Castelrosso (the French called it Chateau-Roux), Castello Rosso or Castel Rosso, and Castel Ruggio. Its name was given by the medieval Knights of Rhodes and was inspired by its towering red cliffs...
sandysmith Says: Ok I knew those steps had to be climbed to get the aerial views over the harbour I coveted. Really wanted to climb all the way to the top where there is a plateau for great views over the island. However it was mid morning by now and so hot - not the ideal activity in the...
sandysmith Says: Megisti is very much a fishing village - as we wandered around we saw fisherman, nets hanging out to dry, ladies preparing shrimps for lunch later in the day and bigger fish such as sea bas was hanging up ready for grilling later in the day.
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I know it's heavy but take your snorkelling gear - when the sea is this clean and this clear, it would be a crime not to sea the underwater world!!!!
Q: Does anyone know how many steps to the top of the mountain on Kastellorizo? Have travelled this road only once & it was...
A: Is it to St. George of the mountain you're looking for ? If so there are 401 steps up to the top.
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Nisos Megisti is the smallest island of the Dodecanese. It has several other names too Kastellorizo, Castellorizo, Castelrosso - all meaning red castle and in Turley it is known as Meis. It is located...
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So the signs on the harbour said!!! If you want somewhere a little quirky, a little different and aren't too worried about beaches (any beaches), then Megisti (or Kastellorizo)could be for you! 3-4...
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Kastellorizo is the island that Nisos Megisti is the town on. It is a facinating and very beautiful place. The waterfront is lined with reastaurants/cafes etc. There is so much to see here and just......
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Megisti or Kastellorizo is the Aegean's eastrnmost island. It has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The Dorians who settled it later constructed fortified acropolises near the present day town...
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