The 3 hour crossing from Tilos was no problem after all, no wind to speak of actually. So we arrived in The little port of Palon, made a super smooth docking with anchor and stern-to (pro team now). Wasted no time in organising quad bikes and scooters from Stavros at the end of the breakwater and headed out for a full explore of the island.

First stop to refuel, then on to Mandraki – the main town on the island with a busy port. Flooded with tourists for a short while when the tripper ferries arrive. Lunched at a pizza restaurant at the waters edge. Very nice and friendly like most of the Greeks we have encountered.

Decided the town was too touristy for us so moved on. On the hill above Mandraki was an ancient stone fortress, not unlike the one we saw at Bozu Buku. Not a soul in sight and slightly overgrown, it had been partially renovated about 10 years earlier. The heat was intense and we all desperately need a swim so moved on and found a tiny fishing harbour with huge disused buildings, but sandy and perfect for us.