Two harbour monuments that reveal Kastellorizo's eastern connections
The Knights of St John rebuilt the harbour fortress on earlier foundations, and its position on red rock helped give Kastellorizo its name. Below it, a fourth-century BC tomb carved with a temple-like façade points across the water towards Lycian traditions in Anatolia. Seeing the two together makes the island's frontier history tangible without reducing it to a list of successive rulers. The nearby archaeological museum should complete the sequence when open.
Steps and rough surfaces make this a poor place for sandals. Begin from the harbour in the cooler part of the day, keep away from exposed or unstable edges and do not climb masonry for photographs. The tomb is viewed as a monument, not entered. Opening or access around the fortified area can change during conservation work, so follow barriers and local notices. Allow at least an hour before adding the museum rather than squeezing the climb between boat departures.
Good to know
Castle of the Knights, Lycian tomb, Kavos, Harbour history, and Walking
