Getting around on Tilos

Tilos is a relief for stressed big-city dwellers: no traffic lights, no roundabouts, no queues, no congestion charges. Distances are short, there are few roads and traffic is minimal. To explore the island by car or scooter does not take long, after an hour or so, all roads are explored. From Livadia you can turn left to Agios Stefanos and Tholos, if you drive straight ahead you will come to Mikro Chorio, Megalo Chorio, Eristos, Agios Antonios, Plaka and the monastery of Agios Panteleimon.

Tilos is a small island and the distances are short.

Michalis Taverna on the left, Jannis Supermarket and one of the moped renters on the right.

BY SCOOTER AND CAR

Car and scooter rental places are only in Livadia. Expect high prices for scooters as it is poor competition. The gas station is between Livadia and Megalo Chorio. The island's only gas station is located between Livadia and Megalo Chorio. The gas station is like taken from a film a film by the Cohen brothers, and is not open all day.

You can rent a car at, among others, the travel agency Stefanakis Travel in Livadia.

Tilos only petrol station is between Livadia and Megalo Chorio.

BY BUS

The local bus start out from Livadia and runs to Megalo Chorio, Agios Antonis and Eristos. On Sundays, the bus runs to the monastery of Agios Panteleimon. The bus stops there for an hour, so there is time enough to see the monastery and some of the beautiful surroundings. The bus stop in Livadia lies at the square.

The bus stop is at the square in Livadia.

BY TAXI

There are one taxi. Phone number: 6989433392

If you rent a scooter, you can discover hard-to-reach beaches, such as fine Tholos beach.

BY EXCURSIONS BOAT

Stelios has unfortunately stopped with his boat excursions due to illness. It is really a pity for the boat trips to the beaches of Red beach, Lethra, Skafi, Agios Sergios and Tholos were very nice. A few years ago there was an excursion boat called LADY A.K, but as far as I know it is no longer there. In the summer of 2023, another boat started making excursions around the island. I haven't had the chance to go with that boat, but I hope it continues, because Tilos is a great island to discover from the sea.

A boat excursion is not to be missed when you travel to Tilos.

You can make day trips a few days a week to Symi and Nisyros with Dodekanisos Express or Blue Star Ferries. You buy tickets at the travel agency Stefanakis Travel in the port.

HIKING ON TILOS

Tilos is an excellent hiking island. And that is one of the reasons why we like Tilos so much. So if you like to hike you will love Tilos.

Tilos is an excellent hiking island, so if you like to hike you will love Tilos.

Read about hiking on Tilos here »

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