Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Excursion boats go from Kastellorizo harbour to the spectacular
Blue Cave (Parasta)
,
famous for its brilliant, mirrorlike blue water, produced by refracted sunlight. Visitors are
transferred from a larger caïque to a small motorised dingy in order to enter the very low
cave entrance - claustrophobics be warned. Inside, the cave reaches up 35m and some-
times you may see seals. Visitors are usually allowed a quick dip. The excursion costs
about €15; look for Georgos Karagiannis who runs the
Varvara
and
Agios Georgios
daily from the harbour. Boats leave at 9am and return around 1pm.
You can also take day trips to the islets of Ro and Strongyli for swims and picnics. The
trips cost about €20 and boats depart around 9am from the harbour.
Join islanders on one of their frequent shopping trips to Kaş in Turkey. A day trip costs
about €20 and is available from boats along the middle waterfront. Passports are required
by the police 24 hours beforehand.
Sleeping
Many hotels stay open year-round.
Mediterraneo
PENSION $$$
( 22460 49007;
www.mediterraneo-kastelorizo.com
; r €80-170; )
This mustard-hued gem
is bursting with élan - mint-fresh, fan-only rooms with white bedspreads, icon-dotted
walls, shabby chic touches and fresh flowers at every turn. Right on the water, with loun-
gers outside your door, the hotel is at the far western tip of the harbour.
Megisti Hotel
HOTEL $$$
(
www.megistihotel.gr
;
ste/d €220/140; )
Located on the edge of Kastellorizo har-
bour (a two-minute walk from the main square), newly renovated Megisti has four suites
and 15 rooms with cable TV, rain showers, DVD players, safety deposit boxes, fridges
and fresh towels daily. It's also in a safe spot for swimming.
Damien & Monika's
PENSION $$$
( 6978066375, 22460 49028;
www.kastellorizo.de
; r €60; )
These comfy rooms in
the centre of town are tastefully finished with traditional furnishings, fridge, and lots of
windows to let in that special Kastellorizo light. You'll also find a book exchange and
heaps of local info. Considerable discounts outside of peak season.
Poseidon
APARTMENT $$$
( 6945710603, 22460 49257;
www.kastelorizo-poseidon.gr
; s/d €50/60; )
Poseidon's
two restored houses offer large rooms with private verandahs and big sea views. There's
