In brief
One of the Dodecanese that lacks neither physical allure nor historical eminence. It has preserved its immemorial name down through the centuries and carries it today with pride. Foreign attempts to change it to "Piscopi” did not find the desired response from the locals and so failed.
Its mass rises up between Rhodes and Kos, roughly in the middle between these two islands.
Its mass rises up between Rhodes and Kos, roughly in the middle between these two islands.
General Information
Although small, this island situated to the south of Nissiros captures the imagination of anyone interested in paleontology, for here there once lived a prehistoric dwarf elephant, whose skeletons were found in one of its caves.
The capital of Tilos is Megalo Horio (literally Big Village), located in the interior to the north of the island. It is built like an amphitheater on a hillside topped by a ruined castle erected by the Knights. The village occupies the site of the ancient town, whose remains can still be seen scattered among the houses.
Some 2.5 km west of Megalo Horio, you can visit the monastery of Agios Antonios, while 6.5 km to the northwest is another monastery – with guesthouse – dedicated to Agios Panteleimon. Lush greenery surrounds this walled, 18th century edifice.
Tilos’s main port is Livadia, southeast of Megalo Horio.
Although small, this island situated to the south of Nissiros captures the imagination of anyone interested in paleontology, for here there once lived a prehistoric dwarf elephant, whose skeletons were found in one of its caves.
The capital of Tilos is Megalo Horio (literally Big Village), located in the interior to the north of the island. It is built like an amphitheater on a hillside topped by a ruined castle erected by the Knights. The village occupies the site of the ancient town, whose remains can still be seen scattered among the houses.
Some 2.5 km west of Megalo Horio, you can visit the monastery of Agios Antonios, while 6.5 km to the northwest is another monastery – with guesthouse – dedicated to Agios Panteleimon. Lush greenery surrounds this walled, 18th century edifice.
Tilos’s main port is Livadia, southeast of Megalo Horio.
Sightseeing
The 15th century monastery Agios Panteleimon is abandoned, but worth a visit, since it is very beautiful and has some interesting icons.
You can also visit the Castle of the Knights, where the Knights of St. John had a base in the 15th century.
There are many little churches on the island, and the church of the Archangel Michael is probably the best known. It is situated in Megalo Horio.
The 15th century monastery Agios Panteleimon is abandoned, but worth a visit, since it is very beautiful and has some interesting icons.
You can also visit the Castle of the Knights, where the Knights of St. John had a base in the 15th century.
There are many little churches on the island, and the church of the Archangel Michael is probably the best known. It is situated in Megalo Horio.
Beaches
Sandy Eristos beach and pebbled Lethra will charm you as well as Agios Antonios beach, Plaka, Livadia and Skafi. You can also try a day-trip caique tour and visit Tholo and Agios Sergios beaches.
Useful Information
How to get there
How to get there
By sea from Piraeus
Piraeus Port Authority: +30 2104226000-4, +30 2104114005
Useful telephone numbers
Area Code: +30 22460
Municipal Office: 44212
Police: 44222
Port Authority: 44350
Health Center: 44210
Area Code: +30 22460
Municipal Office: 44212
Police: 44222
Port Authority: 44350
Health Center: 44210
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