Blue Dream Villa,35 m from the sea with view to Kos & Nyssiros
We would like to welcome you on Tilos with nineteen beaches, twelve mountains with gushing natural springs, seven medieval castles, a Byzantine monastery, two hundred churches, a cave full of natural discoveries, a village that is a declared cultural monument, over a hundred bird species, hundreds of flora species and three hundred residents. Maintaining the physiognomy of the past, Tilos gives us the opportunity to rediscover Greece of times past.
At the most picturesque location in Megalo Chorio ,in front of the sea at St. Antonios bay,from all terraces sea view you will find the Blue Dream Villa witch enclose 80 qm on two floors.The terrace area is fenced and got four sun beds,table and chairs and an outside shower. The BBQ welcomes you for your evening dinners.All windows got shutters to keep away the mid day sun and on the upper terrace,sun protected,entrance from both bedrooms,you could enjoy your breakfast with a wonderful view to Kos and Nyssiros.
If you are looking for your authentic Greek holidays we are happy to welcome you as our guests.The house location is perfect for relaxing family vacation or honey moon.Next supermarket is three km away in Megalo Horio.Bus stop in front of the house
Tilos
To the north of Rhodes, 290 nautical miles from Piraeus, off the beaten track and a well kept secret, lies Tilos. If you are looking for authentic Greek Island life, Tilos can provide it.
With only 63 sq. km of land mass and 63 km of coastline Tilos appears barren at first glance. Inland however, groves of almond, walnut, fig, pomegranate and olive trees thrive, watered by fresh springs.Tilos has a tourist-free traditional flavor. Most tourists are interested in the scenic walks, with vistas of high cliffs, rocky inlets, the sea, cypress-filled valleys, and walnut and almond groves.
Scientists have discovered skeletons of a species of prehistoric mini-elephant (mastodons) in the islands Charkadion cave. It is inexpensive and the islanders are very hospitable. Megalo Horio is the capital 8km north of Livadia. This white-washed village is fun to explore and there are places to eat and sleep. Its about a 40 minute uphill hike to the Knights Castle. The ancient settlement of Tilos is on the way up. There is a museum with finds from the Harkadio Cave. You may have to ask at the town hall to get someone to show you around the museum. In the courtyard of the church of Archangel Michael there are festivals in July and November when the women dance the ancient dance of the koupa .
3 km from Megalo Horio is a shaded beach at Eristos Beach near the quiet village of Agios Antonios. At Agios Antonis the "beach rocks" are petrified human skeletons, thought to be sailors caught in the lava when Nisyros erupted in 600 BC. Further west, youll find Plaka Beach and then beyond that a few more km is the 18th Century Moni Agiou Panteleimona. There are fine frescoes in the monastery. It has a red pantiled roof and is a good spot for sunset watching. There is a festival at the monastery, starting on July 25 and lasting for three days.
Ferries:Tilos and the Dodecanese in general are connected
to the port of Piraeus. From Tilos you can also visit
the nearby Dodecanese islands, the Cycladic islands
and Crete through other ports.
Your trip to Tilos can be with a conventional ferry
boat or Highspeed depending on the day, the time
and the ferry company you wish to travel with.
If you selec t to visit Tilos with the conventional
ferry your trip will take about four hours from Rhodes while with
a Highspeed ferry two hours depending on how
many ports the ferry will call at on the way.
Ferries from Piraeus to Tilos run all year round
on a daily basis. In summer of course there are more departures to choose from.
Herbs and myths…
In spring, autumn and winter, Tilos reminds one of an artist’s canvas painted with brightly colored wildflowers and herbs scattered on the mountains and near the beaches. During the summer time, these natural floral bouquets recede, giving way to the prominent green and golden hues of unspoiled wildlife habitat. The fields of wild chamomile and the pungent aroma of wild thyme and sage wafting through the nature trails serve as a constant reminder of the Greek myth explaining the island’s name. According to the legend, Tilos, who was the youngest son of Alia and Apollo, the sun god, collected herbs from the island which cured his mother of a serious illness. After her recovery, Tilos returned to the island and established a sanctuary in honor of Apollo and Posidon, in order to express his grateful appreciation for his mother’s renewed health. The island was named after him and thereafter, throughout the ages, it has been famous for its curative herbs.