Landmark· Strongyli· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean

Strongyli Megistis (lighthouse islet)

36° 6.8′ N · 29° 38.2′ E

A flat, scrubby islet about 4 km southeast of Kastellorizo whose lighthouse is the easternmost building in Greece. Local excursion boats combine it with Ro and the Blue Cave.

Dodecanese

Practical

Position: Wikipedia (36°06′50″N 29°38′12″E). The islet is about 1.5 km long and 700 m wide. Its only inhabitant (2021 census) serves at the army surveillance post, supplied by an aerial cableway from the landing. Treat it as a military area: view it from the water and do not land. No sailing guide we found gives anchoring data; it is open to all winds, so stop only for a swim in settled weather and keep a watch aboard. The Turkish coast is close by, so stay in Greek waters.

Best for

A day-sail loop with Ro and the Blue Cave

Season

Settled weather only

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