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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Kastellorizo
Spend 2 days to see the castle, museum, a couple of beaches and enjoy fresh seafood; longer only if you want multiple sea‑day trips.
Kastellorizo is the easternmost Greek island, a tiny settlement around a natural harbour. Its main attractions – the Knights' Castle, archaeological museum, a few boat‑only beaches and a handful of seafood tavernas – fit comfortably in a short stay. Ferries from Rhodes and daily flights make a 2‑day visit easy; extra days are only needed for multiple Turkish day‑trips.
- Country
- Greece
- Best months
- May–Oct (check)
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, limited ferry service)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed · High €120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Ambulance / Fire 166
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 |
| Seafood meze (e.g., lobster) | €10–15 |
| Taxi (if available) | €15–20 for short ride |
| Museum entry | €2–4 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KGS · Kastellorizo Airport
- One daily flight from Rhodes on weekdays (Olympic Air)
Typical fares
- Rhodes → Kastellorizo ferry
- ≈ €30 per person, 2–3 h (check schedule)
- Olympic Air flight
- ≈ €80 per person, 30 min (weekday only, check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The island is walkable; most attractions are within 10‑15 min of the harbour. Boats are needed for Mandraki and Plakes beaches.
See and do
Known for
- Knights' Castle
- Archaeological Museum
- Seafood tavernas
- Boat‑only beaches
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kaş (Turkey) | Meis Express or Meis Ferry Lines, 20 min boat ride from Kaş to Kastellorizo | ≈6 h total (day‑trip from Kaş) |
| Rhodes | Ferry (Blue Star or Dodekanisos Seaways), 2–3 h depending on season | ≈3 h |
Sleep
- Alexandra Pension
- Small family‑run pension near the port; rooms simple, good for short stays.
- Hotel Kastellorizo
- Central hotel with sea views; convenient for walking to sights.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμηsignómi |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώefharistó |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κοστίζει;póso kostízei? |
| I would like this, please | Θα ήθελα αυτό, παρακαλώtha íthela aftó, parakaló |
| Where is the bathroom? | Πού είναι η τουαλέτα;poú eínai i toualéta? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- Ferry schedules are reduced in winter; check Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways for exact times.
- The daily flight from Rhodes runs only on weekdays; verify Olympic Air schedule before booking.
Kastellorizo is very safe; the main risk is limited medical facilities – carry basic supplies and know the nearest hospital on Rhodes.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kastellorizo yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Knights' Castle
- Archaeological Museum
- Seafood tavernas
- Boat‑only beaches
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Official website of Kastellorizo: kastellorizo.gov.gr/
- Wikivoyage: Kastellorizo, revision 4880675 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4880675
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/kastellorizo). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.