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Discover Kalymnos

Discover Kalymnos

THE Kalymnos belongs to the island complex of Dodecanese and is located close to the Turkish hinterland. The island is known for its rocky natural landscape and is home to several rock climbing clubs, as well as an annual climbing festival. Apart from its wonderful scenery, the Kalymnos boasts a long tradition of sponging.

Our travel guide contains everything you need to know to plan an amazing trip to Kalymnos in Hellas, including tours and other things, beaches to visit, hotels and restaurants.

since Kalymnos it is located quite far from the mainland, the fastest way to get there is to fly into its airport Kalymnos from Athens. Alternatively, you can get there by boat from its port Piraeus in Athena. THE Kalymnos it is also connected to her island Rhodes.

Highlights of Kalymnos

Sights

City of Pothia

Pothia is the capital and main port of Kalymnos. It is a picturesque place with earthy colors and surrounded by wild landscape. This city has a long tradition of sponge diving.

Telendos Island

From the port of Myrtia, you can take the boat to the secluded island of Telendos. Very few people live there permanently, but day visitors are many in the summer. The Mythical Cave of the Dragon

Myrtia Beach

Myrties is a tourist organized village in Kalymnos with a relaxing atmosphere. Right in front of the village, there is a large crystal beach with soft pebbles.

Agios Savvas Monastery

On a hill above the town of Pothia, the Monastery of Agios Savvas offers a wonderful view of the island and the sea. This is the patron saint of the island.

Activities

Sponge factory

Kalymnos had an old tradition of sponge making, but today it has only a few sponges in Pothia. There you can learn about the process of collecting and processing sponges.

Climb

In recent years, climbing is gradually developing in Kalymnos, especially in the mountains on the north side of the island and in Telendo.

Scuba diving

Our priority is your safety and fun with the professional highly trained staff from our school, the qualified trainers and the new, our quality and well-maintained equipment.
There are many diving destinations to choose from. from the beach, the boat or you can get a scuba certification and continue exploring the oceans around the world.

Gastronomy

Italian Restaurant in Myrties

A wide variety of authentic Italian pizza and pasta recipes, executed by a professional chef and an experienced team All attention is paid to creating an unforgettable moment for each person, half of which is made by the dazzling view on the restaurant's balcony.

Taverns in Masouri Beach

Local dishes such as lamb in the oven, fresh fish and seafood specially cooked waiting to meet their perfect wine match.

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