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Key places in Meganisi

This page keeps only places that the official municipal tourism site for Meganisi currently names and describes. The clearest anchors are the three villages, the main ports and the cave featured in the island’s official discover section.

Three villagesVathy & SpiliaPapanikolis Cave
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What official sources name first

1

Vathy

The official Meganisi tourism site describes Vathy as a quintessential fishing village with a picturesque harbour, while the access page identifies it as the island’s largest port on the north coast.

2

Katomeri

The same official source presents Katomeri as the charming capital of Meganisi and places it on a hill above Atherinos Bay.

3

Spartochori

The municipal tourism site describes Spartochori as a traditional village perched high above the sea with views across the surrounding archipelago.

4

Spilia

Official Meganisi material places the port of Spilia just below Spartochori, while the access page identifies it as the second-largest port on the island at the northwestern end.

5

Atherinos

The official access page names Atherinos as a bay on the north side and calls it the most popular anchorage, protected from northwest winds.

6

Papanikolis Cave

The official tourism site lists Papanikolis Cave among the featured discover stops for Meganisi.

Official source note

Official sources used on this page

This page summarizes details stated on official Meganisi tourism pages available on March 11, 2026. Check live transfers, marina conditions and boat operations separately before travel.

Checked against official pages available on March 11, 2026.

Use the official municipal anchors first

These are the most stable place names on the island before you layer on live marina, transfer or excursion details.

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