Dodecanese
Kastellorizo
The tiniest inhabited island in Greece — and one of the most unforgettable.
Getting around
Walkable
Cost
€€€
In peak season
Quiet
Best months
May, Jun, Sep, Oct
From Athens
Flight or ferry
In pictures
Kastellorizo
Kastellorizo (also called Megisti) is Greece's easternmost island, just 2km from the Turkish coast. With only 500 permanent residents and a single harbour lined with colourful neoclassical houses, it feels like a film set. There are no beaches to speak of — swimming is from rocks or the famous Blue Cave — and almost nothing to do except eat, swim, and stare at the sea. Its very isolation is the appeal.
How it scores
- Beaches
- Nightlife
- Food
- Culture
- Nature
- Family
- Accessibility
- Value for money
The catch
Almost nothing to do and hard to reach — the entire point. Gets overwhelmed when cruise ships anchor offshore.
Where it sits
Dodecanese, Greece
Kastellorizo — frequently asked
- When is the best time to visit Kastellorizo? +
- The best months to visit Kastellorizo are May to October. It's very quiet, even in August, so even peak season is workable.
- How do you get to Kastellorizo from Athens? +
- Kastellorizo has an airport, so you can fly direct from Athens in under an hour or take the ferry.
- Is Kastellorizo good for couples? +
- Kastellorizo is one of the most romantic Greek islands — sunsets, candlelit tavernas, sea-view rooms.
- Is Kastellorizo good for families with kids? +
- Kastellorizo is not the easiest island for families with young kids.
- Is Kastellorizo expensive? +
- Kastellorizo is affordable by Greek-island standards — value-for-money is on the weaker side, so set expectations.
- Do you need a car on Kastellorizo? +
- Kastellorizo is small and walkable — you don't need a car or scooter for most stays.
- What's the catch with Kastellorizo? +
- Almost nothing to do and hard to reach — the entire point. Gets overwhelmed when cruise ships anchor offshore.