Where to Visit in Meis Island?

Meis Island is a small island located at the farthest point of Greece. It is one of the islands called “12 Islands”. The distance to the Turkish coast is only 2 km. This island, which is under the protection of many states, was last annexed to Greece along with 12 islands during the Second World War. Meis Island had a very important place in Mediterranean maritime trade. The important activity of this island, where small amounts of grapes and olives are grown, is sponge hunting. Let's take a look at where to visit on the island of Meis .

List of Places to Visit in Meis Island

Meis Island, where the blue waters of the Aegean and the Mediterranean meet, promises an unforgettable holiday with its deep blue sea, historical texture and friendly atmosphere. Although it is a small island, Meis has many beauties waiting to be discovered. Here are the places to visit in Meis;

Lycian Rock Tombs

This monument was built in the 4th century BC to preserve the dead bodies of the citizens of the Lycian civilization. However, it is not known to whom this grave belongs. It is estimated that only upper-class people were buried. It is also the only Lycian Rock Tomb in Greece. It is known that its exterior is made of limestone used in classical Roman and Ancient Greek Architecture. This interesting cemetery receives thousands of tourists every year.

Blue Cave

The most beautiful aspect of this natural structure, which was formed over a long period of time, is that when the sun's rays are refracted in the sea, this refracted ray is reflected in the structure and presents us with the most beautiful shades of blue. This cave is located south of Meis. Due to the sun rays, the cave is visited in the morning and at noon. You can reach the cave by boats that depart regularly.

Visit Kastellorizo Village

It is one of the most visited villages. This village, which has a fairytale-like appearance, has colorful houses. In addition, it is believed that the mud in the cave is good for health problems and thousands of tourists go to the village every year for this reason.

Ottoman Mosque

This mosque was built in 1753, and was restored in 2007 and started to be used as a museum. It is known that before that, the mosque was used for trade by people who came to the island. In this museum, items and historical artifacts related to island life are exhibited. When you approach the island, you can see the minaret of the Ottoman Mosque on the left.

Red Fort

This castle was built by the Knights of Rhodes between 1379-1388. The reason why it is called Red Fortress is that the hill on which it is located is red soil. It is also known that the island's name was taken from this castle. It is located within walking distance from the port. When you reach the castle, you can reach the flag on top of the castle and see the magnificent view of the island.

Church of St. George in Santrape

There are a few religious buildings on Meis Island. One of these buildings is Santrape St. George Church. It is known that this church was designed by the famous Architect Panos Diakostamatis from Samos. It is the largest church on the island, built with Classical Byzantine Greek Architecture.
Its construction started in 1904 but was paused for economic reasons. In the following years, its construction was completed thanks to philanthropic businessmen. It contains many items. To prevent this religious place from being damaged, it was turned into a museum.