Kastelorizo lies on the southeastern extremity of Greece. It extends its border to 72 nautical miles, which is its exact distance from Rhodes. It is only 1.5 miles from the Turkish coasts and 150 miles from Cyprus. Its total area is just 9 square miles and its coastline 19 km. This tiny island has only one settlement, at the back of which there is a small pinewood which gives life to the rocky landscape. There is an abundance of partridge for hunting, which attracts both locals and visitors. Megisti, as it is also called, is bigger than the neighbouring islets of Ros and Strogili. It seems like an abandoned mansion, though most of its inhabitants have immigrated to the USA and Egypt while others live in Athens and Rhodes. Its present population is no more than 250 inhabitants who are mostly fishermen. Although they lead secluded lives, they are warm-hearted and willing to offer hospitality to visitors who come to their island.