Kasos is the southernmost island of the Dodecanese, between Karpathos and Crete. It is a land of sailors and captains: during the War of Independence its fleet fought the Ottomans, and on 7 June 1824 Egyptian troops serving the sultan landed and massacred or deported most of the inhabitants. The anniversary, the holocaust of Kasos, is commemorated every year.
The main town Fry has the picturesque little harbour of Bouka, enclosed by two stone arms. Inland you can visit the villages of Agia Marina, Panagia and Arvanitochori, the monastery of Agios Georgios and the cave of Ellinokamara, closed by an ancient wall. The best beaches are on the uninhabited islet of Armathia, with white sand, reached by boat in summer; on the main island there are Avlaki and Antiperatos.
Getting there
Ferries from Rhodes, Karpathos, Crete and Piraeus; a small airport has flights to Rhodes and Karpathos.
See also Karpathos.