Puerto de Megisti
The harbour and village, with colourful houses and waterside tavernas. It is the centre of island life.
Tickets →Kastellorizo, Greece
Kastellorizo: airports, things to do and where to stay
Kastellorizo is Greece's easternmost inhabited island, just a few kilometres off the Turkish coast. Its only village, Megisti, with colourful houses around a horseshoe-shaped harbour, is very quiet.
Kastellorizo airports
From the airport to central Kastellorizo
Kastelorizo Megisti airport is about 2 km from central Kastellorizo.
Taxi
There are few taxis, so it is best to book ahead. The ride to Megisti village takes about 5 min.
Kastellorizo
Things to do in Kastellorizo
Gruta Azul
A sea cave known for the deep blue of its water. It is visited by boat from the harbour, weather permitting.
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Tumba licia
An ancient rock-cut tomb high above the village, a reminder that the island has been inhabited since antiquity.
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Ruinas sobre el pueblo
Ruins on the hills above Megisti, with views of the sea and the Turkish coast. It is a short walk.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Kastellorizo?
Kastellorizo is served by Kastelorizo Megisti (KZS).
How far is the airport from central Kastellorizo?
Kastelorizo Megisti airport is about 2 km from central Kastellorizo.
How do I get from the airport to central Kastellorizo?
From Kastelorizo Megisti airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Kastellorizo?
Highlights of Kastellorizo include Puerto de Megisti, Gruta Azul, Tumba licia, and Ruinas sobre el pueblo.
Photo credits
- Puerto de Megisti: Unior, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Gruta Azul: Χρήστης:V-astro, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Tumba licia: Thanasis Christodoulou, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ruinas sobre el pueblo: Camcool11, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons