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Tilos
Allthough small, this island situated to the south of Nisyros
captures the imagination of anyone interested in paleontology,
for here once liveda prehistoric dwarf elephant, whose skeletons
were found in one of its caves. The capital of Tilos is Mehalo
Horio (literally Big Village) located in the interior of the north
of the island. It is built like an amphitheatre on a hillside topped
by a ruined castleerected 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 kilometres west of Megalo Horio, you
can visit the monastery of Agios Anonios, while 6,5 kilometres
to the northwestis another monastery- with guesthouse- dedicated
to Agios Panteleimon. Lush greenery surrounds this walled, 18th
century edifice. Tolos's main port is Livadia, southeast of Megalo
Horio. The island's best beaches are at Livadia, Agios Antonios,
Plaka and Erysto. (2,5 km. from Megalo Horio.)
Tilos.
Photo: Kristiaan Brosens.
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Tilos.
Photo: Kristiaan Brosens.
Tilos.
Photo: Kristiaan Brosens. |
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