Kattavia

Kattavia (Greek: Κατταβιά; Italian: Cattavia) is a small village located on the southernmost tip of the island of Rhodes.

It is located within the municipal unit of South Rhodes (Nótia Ródos - Νότια Ρόδος) and was at the epicentre of the 2008 Dodecanese earthquake.

The Municipality of Southern Rhodes requires all new construction to adhere to strict traditional building designs when located within the village limits.

When the Knights Hospitaller ruled Rhodes, Kattavia was turned into a fortified village where the population could find refuge when attacked by forces of the Ottoman Empire.

Other historical sites include: Kattavia's resident population is 323 people (2021), but in the summer months the population of Kattavia swells to over 700, due to the Greek Diaspora returning home from countries such as the United States and Australia.

Mycenean necklace found in Kattavia