Travel back in time to this small island, which remains largely untouched by tourism and introduces visitors to an authentic slice of Greece from a bygone era.
Kasos is located in the east of Crete and is the southernmost of the Dodecanese island complex. Take a walk from Pounta to Emporio to enjoy the sunset or swim at its beach, which is especially pleasant when there is no north wind.
Subsequently, head to Panagia, a beautiful village with a number of well-preserved manor houses that stand out for their imposing archaic entrance columns and beautifully carved wooden doors. In the same village is the church of Pera Panagia, which hosts one of the biggest festivals of the island on 15 August, national holiday marking the Assumption of the Virgin. The six small churches located in the village are also an excellent example of Byzantine architecture.
It is located near the main port of Fri, the locals in the pre-Ottoman era put all their considerable skills into building this port 2.000 years. In the church of Agios Spyridon, with the ornate bell tower, the owner has an important collection of family photographs depicting life on the island over the last century.
This landmark is best visited in the off-season, so you can truly appreciate the synergy between the Byzantine architecture and the stunning Aegean seascape. September 2nd is an important date for this church. The locals gather for a big religious festival and stay in the monastery dormitories at night
Passing Friday and Buca as you head west, you will come across a small church dedicated to Agios Konstantinos (Saint Constantine) which marks the turn towards Ammouas beach. If you continue for approx 5 kilometers further along the road, you will reach the beach of Antiperatos, which consists of three small coves with exceptionally blue-green waters that can be a bit choppy in northerly winds. The beach of Helathro is also worth a visit, consisting of huge rocks hugging a beautiful bay with clear water.
Discover the Kasos sea with a diving session or course
Set sail on a boat ride from the port in the distance 35 with 40 minutes heading west to the islet of Armathia, where you can swim in one of the most beautiful sandy beaches of the Mediterranean, known as Marmara. Another amazing tour although you will need a local guide is along the east coast of the island, allowing you to you have got access to beautiful beaches that you can't get to any other way, such as Agali and Gialos.
Kasos is famous for its excellent cheeses and other dairy products. Near the entrance to the village of Agia Marina when traveling from Antiperato, the cheese factory of the Bonaparte family is located, the only large company on the island that produces fine local cheeses and exports throughout Greece. Agios Georgios in Hadia is approx 15 kilometers further along the main road and along with Mytata, is where the people of Kasos have been producing cheese for decades.
Try local recipes with traditional dishes accompanied by fish. Choose grilled or fried fish accompanied by a rustic salad and a cold beer by the sea.