Castellorizo
The colorful island
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Top Attractions
Top attractions, top sights, archaeological sites, museums, monasteries, beaches, picturesque places, special places, photos, panoramic photos, virtual tours, etc.
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Archaeological Sites
Archaeological sites, classical antiquity, roman history, byzantine history, medieval history, venetian, etc.
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Museums
Museums, archaeological museums, byzantine museums, history museums, galleries, folklore museums, coin museums, maritime museums, war museums, etc.
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Monasteries
Monasteries, nunneries, places of worship, etc.
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Castles
Castles, ancient castles, roman castles, byzantine castles, medieval castles, venetian castles, etc.
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Caves
Caves, mountain caves, etc.
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History
Its official name, Megisti, it got, according to the prevailing version, due to the fact that it is the largest of a cluster of fourteen small islands, the most famous being Rho. The name Kastelorizo is of western origin and means red fortress. From the archaeological finds, we conclude that the island has been inhabited since Neolithic times, while during …
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Culture
The island was "discovered" touristically and more and more travelers are anchoring in this beautiful Aegean port. The occasion was the Oscar-winning film Mediterraneo, scenes of which were shot on the island. Thus, Kastellorizo gained great fame. In fact, it is a particularly popular destination for Italians. Kastellorizo offers peaceful holidays and rewards every visitor with its unique beauties, its …
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Sea & Mountain
Mountain and sea, beaches, picturesque beaches, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, canyons, mountain shelters, etc.
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Photographs
Photographs and Images, monument photographs, beautiful photographs, etc.
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Information
Travel information, weather forecast, ship schedules, bus schedules, airplane schedules, useful phone numbers, coastguard, police station, town hall, etc.