Megalo Horio Castle

K. Mentzelopoulos

Here you can awaken to the radiating warmth of the sun, the sounds of the waves gently lapping the shores, treat yourself to a lazy morning overlooking the sparkling azure blue sea or you can enjoy a hike along the ancient paths that are graced by dozens of small churches with ancient frescoes. The venerable, twisted trunks of windswept oak and olive trees that guard the secrets of the island’s past also, ironically, serve as nature’s guide to the medieval castles that dot the island’s high mountain tops, which are shared by the native eagles and island explorers who have a passion for rugged adventure steeped in history.

With more than 100 species of birds, Tilos offers birders of all levels of expertise an unrivaled bird watching experience. In spring, autumn and winter, Tilos becomes an artist’s canvas painted with brightly colored wildflowers against a backdrop of the pastel hues of the mountains that shelter fertile green valleys and sandy beaches. With the onset of warm, sunny days and summer balmy nights, these natural floral bouquets recede giving way to the prominent green and golden hues of unspoiled wildlife habitat. The fields of chamomile and the pungent aroma of thyme and sage wafting through the air will enhance your discoveries.

Whether you enjoy the quiet charm of a traditional Tilian village that will soothe your senses with the fragrance of plumeria and roses, the vision of a smiling host, the flavors of the Mediterranean and the songs of generations that can be heard in the tavernas or whether you are inspired by a more energetic pace of Greek life in a resort setting with every modern convenience, Tilos offers more than a red carpet to its guests. The island welcomes each visitor with a seasonal tapestry of vivid colors enriched by unforgettable sights, sounds, flavors and fragrances that can only be found in a natural environment where your spirits are free to soar like its eagle.

Konstantinos Mentzelopoulos