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Information On KalymnosKalymnos belongs to the Dodecanese complex and is located between Leros and Kos. Kalymnos has an almost triangular shape and is the 4th largest island of the Dodecanese and the 26th in Greece. Kalymnos is mostly a mountainous and dry island. Pothia is both the island's harbor and capital, a scenic settlement built in two hills with lovely small houses and colorful window shutters. Kalymnos is famous for the sponges that the sponge divers used to bring out from the depths of the sea, on which the economy of the island was based. They were actually considered to be among the best divers in the world. Kalymnos is ideal for mountain climbing because of its mountainous landscape and is worldwide known as it offers 77 climbing areas and over 1.300 organized climbing routes. Climbers from all over the world come to Kalymnos, mostly in May when the International Climbing Festival is held. More information here. Kalymnos is an ideal scenic destination to relax in and get in contact with the island's genuine tradition. Kalymnos informationKalymnos informationKalymnos information Beaches Of KalymnosKalymnos is not known for its beaches, but it does have several beautiful beaches with crystal clear sea. You can also take a boat from Myrties and cross over to Telendos (few minutes) where the are some amazing beaches, or to the nearby Pserimos (half an hour) with a boat from Pothia where you will find some untouched beaches.
Find here in full detail all Kalymnos beaches Kalymnos beachesKalymnos beachesKalymnos beaches Travel To KalymnosIt takes the ferry approximately 12 hours to reach Kalymnos from Piraeus. A good alternative is to reach Kalymnos from Kos as it is only an one hour trip from there. Kalymnos also has an airport (located close to Pothia), sparing you the hassle with the ships. Kalymnos travelKalymnos travelKalymnos travel Transportation On Kalymnos (Car Rentals)Kalymnos has a decent road network and buses that cover the one and only route of the island connecting Pothia with Vathy and Emporio, passing through Myrties, Panormo and Masouri. Distances are not large as the island is small, while the inaccessible beaches can be easily reached by boats leaving from Pothia and Vathy. Kalymnos transportationKalymnos transportationKalymnos transportation Accommodation On Kalymnos (Hotels, Apartments, Guesthouses, Rooms to let)Most accommodation of Kalymnos is located in Pothia. However, you can also find rooms to let in seaside villages, mostly on the west side of the island like Masouri, Myrties and Panormos which are upcoming tourist resorts. Kalymnos accommodationKalymnos accommodationKalymnos accommodation Food & Drink On KalymnosKalymnos will surprise you with its traditional cuisine. Besides fresh fish and seafood it is worth trying maouri (lamb stuffed with rice and chopped liver in the oven) which is cooked on low heat, fried rabbit, stuffed wine leaves and traditional salads like mirmizelli (like cretan ntakos) and karkani (with mayonnaise and devil fish) for the most adventurous. From seafood do not miss the octopus nuggets, sun-dried lobster tails and naturally the unique kakkavia (fish soup). Accompany your meal with traditional kritharokouloura (barley rusk) and the local sweet red wine Anama. Kalymnos cuisineKalymnos cuisineKalymnos cuisine What To Buy On KalymnosKalymnos is known for its sponges which are ideal souvenirs of your holidays. You can also get the the traditional barley rusks, eptazimo bread with anise and ouzo, pure thyme honey and the local Anama wine. Kalymnos purchasesKalymnos purchasesKalymnos purchases Attractions On KalymnosKalymnos Archaeological MuseumIt is dedicated to the historical development and culture of the island from prehistory up to the metabyzantine period. Kalymnos Maritime and Folklore MuseumIt is housed in one of the finest neoclassical buildings of Kalymnos at the harbor and is open to the public since 1994. Marine Life and Findings MuseumIt also hosts a wide variety of exhibits from Kalymnos's marine life, as well as artifacts from ancient shipwrecks. Traditional House of KalymnosThe traditional house of Kalymnos is a private folklore museum with traditional furniture and household items. Vouvali MansionIt is an excellent sample of urban architecture of that time combined with the island architecture, while also bearing decorative elements from the central European style. Church of ChristOn Kalymnos there is total of 23 Paleochristianic 5th and 6th century churches still preserved. The most famous is Christ of Jerusalem. Rina FiordIn Vathy village, on east Kalymnos, you will find the scenic Rina harbor where the long and narrow bay looks like a fiord. Healing Baths of ThermaYou will find the Healing baths at the south edge of Pothia bay. The radioactive water of 37 degrees Celsius is ideal for cases of rheumatism and arthritis. CastleThe byzantine castle of Pothia was built during the 11th century and inside it has about ten little churches of the 15th and 16th century. Kalymnos CavesOn the southeastern part of Kalymnos, close to Vathy village there is the Daskalio Cave, where prehistoric findings were dug up. Find here in full detail all Kalymnos attractions Kalymnos attractionsKalymnos attractionsKalymnos attractions Alternative Islands To Kalymnos
Kalymnos is not what you are looking for? Then one of the following nearby islands might interest you:
Leros (5 klm from Kalymnos) Kos (9 klm from Kalymnos) Lipsi (25 klm from Kalymnos) Patmos (35 klm from Kalymnos) Nisyros (36 klm from Kalymnos) Astypalaia (55 klm from Kalymnos) Tilos (57 klm from Kalymnos) Symi (73 klm from Kalymnos) Halki (87 klm from Kalymnos) Rhodes (99 klm from Kalymnos) Karpathos (113 klm from Kalymnos) Kasos (161 klm from Kalymnos) Kastelorizo (240 klm from Kalymnos) Kalymnos alternativesKalymnos alternativesKalymnos alternatives Islands Connected To Kalymnos
There is a ferry from Kalymnos to the following islands: Astypalaia (direct connection to Kalymnos) Halki (direct connection to Kalymnos) Kastelorizo (direct connection to Kalymnos) Kos (direct connection to Kalymnos) Leros (direct connection to Kalymnos) Lipsi (direct connection to Kalymnos) Naxos (direct connection to Kalymnos) Nisyros (direct connection to Kalymnos) Patmos (direct connection to Kalymnos) Rhodes (direct connection to Kalymnos) Samos (direct connection to Kalymnos) Santorini (direct connection to Kalymnos) Symi (direct connection to Kalymnos) Tilos (direct connection to Kalymnos) Connections from KalymnosConnections from KalymnosConnections from Kalymnos Comments On KalymnosThere are yet no comments on Kalymnos...
Kalymnos Beaches
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