Tiny 'Turkish' island that's actually Greek… with turtles, cheap beers & blue caves

This pretty island 30 minutes off the coast of Turkey is actually Greek

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Despite its proximity to the Turkish mainland, Meis, also known as Kastellorizo, belongs to Greece

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It was given to Greece in the 1947 Paris Agreement after being occupied by the French and the Italians during WWII

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Just 350 locals live there but during the busier summer months the population number hits around 1,000

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The island is so small it only takes 30 minutes to walk to each side

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Brightly coloured restaurants and cafes line the waterfront selling cheap local beers such as Mythos

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Fresh seafood is the most common choice in restaurants along with pork chops and sausages

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