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Kastos of Meganisi
Kastos is a hidden gem in the Ionian group of islands, blessed with lovely beaches and a simple way of life. It is the smallest inhabited island in the Ionian Sea, with less than 80 inhabitants, most of them elderly who come back to their native land every summer, to spend their holiday. The small island lies just a few kilometers southeast of Lefkada and is separated from the neighboring island of Kalamos by a deep channel. It is also very close to the village of Mytikas in the mainland. The only village on the island is located on the east side and has some stone houses and a selection of tavernas and cafés dotted around the harbor. A small grocery store that offers all the basics and some rooms to rent are also available, but still very limited. There are no other amenities on the island. Kastos is car free, but there are plenty of hiking paths, making it a perfect destination for hikers and nature lovers.
While the west is largely characterized by a rocky, element-sculpted coastline, the east is home to a series of wonderful beaches such as Ampelakia, Vali, Kilada, Limni, Kamini, Vrisidi and Agios Emilianos, all with clear, turquoise waters and perfect for swimming, diving and snorkeling. In Agios Emilianos you can find one of the island’s main attractions, a small sea cave with a beach inside it, known as Fokotrypa (Seal Hole). Although Kastos is a rather small island, it has a few more interesting sites including the churches of Agios Emilianos near the homonymous beach and Agios Prodromos of the 19th century, with its wooden iconostasis and the wall paintings of Spyridon Gyzis. There are also two windmills and three olive presses but none of them functioning anymore. Among the windmills is the best-preserved windmill in all of the Ionian islands.
During the summer months, its port is a popular stop-off point for sailors navigating the Ionian Sea. Apart the main port which offers mooring facilities, there is a smaller one called Sarakiniko on the west coast. Kastos is relatively easy to reach by private boat or ferry. The mainland port of Mitikas is a 50-minute ferry ride (approx.) from Kastos, and in the summer months there is generally one crossing a day, six days a week. From the village of Nidri on the island of Lefkas there are also organized trips to the island Kalamos and Kastos. Kastos is an untouched place in the 21st century, making it an ideal destination for all boaters and those who love peace and nature offered by this little gem of the Ionian Sea.
