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Tilos, Greece

Tílos is a small Greek island and municipality located in the Aegean Sea. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands, and lies midway between Kos and Rhodes.

Type CityPopulation 746

Why go

  • Greek island and municipality.
  • Served by Molos Airfield.

History

Tílos is a small Greek island and municipality located in the Aegean Sea. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands, and lies midway between Kos and Rhodes. In 2021, the island had a population of 746 people. Along with the uninhabited offshore islets of Antitilos and Gaidaros, it forms the Municipality of Tilos, which has a total land area of 64.525 square kilometres (24.913 sq mi). Tilos is part of the Rhodes regional unit.

Restaurants & places to go

Cafe · cafe · Γερασίμου Βασιλειάδη, Καμμένα Βούρλα · provacafe.gr
Indoor

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Airports

Molos Airfield 12 km to the centre
Molos, H, GR
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Άγιος Κωνσταντίνος
Ferry terminal · 7.4 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Molos Airfield. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Άγιος Κωνσταντίνος, 7.4 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tilos, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Tours & experiences