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INFORMATION about KALYMNOS |
| INTRODUCTION: |
| The interesting island of Kalymnos bears the obvious evidences of how history scared this gifted land. Castles, monasteries, sanctuary relics, caves with archaeological findings, witness the existence of an important civilization. On the other hand, the golden beaches, the fertile valleys and the boulevards, show vividly that the island of Kalymnos inherited innumerable natural beauties. These two different but equally valuable profiles of the island, render Kalymnos a very interesting and attractive resort. |
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| LOCATION: |
| The island of Kalymnos belongs to the Dodecanese islands cluster, it lies in the heart of the Aegean ocean and it is situated between the island of Leros (on the northern part) and the island of Kos (on the southern part). |
| AREA: | | 111 sq.km | | POPULATION: |
| 16000 |
| CAPITAL: |
| Kalymnos or Pothia |
| MORPHOLOGY: |
| The island of Kalymnos throbs with infinite coasts, verdant valleys and untrodden mountains composing a very multilateral morphology. |
| SEASONS: |
| The island of Kalymnos is an beautiful and interesting resort and it attracts visitors especially during the summer months, which are considered to be the high tourist season of the island. |
| ATTRACTIONS: |
SIGHTS:
The churches of Christ or Sotiras and Agios Nikolaos, the monasteries of Agia Ekaterini, Analipsi, Agios Savas and Agioi Pantes, the buildings of the courthouse and the town hall, the castle of Hrissoheria, the three windmills, the sponge workshops, the hospital, the settlement Vlihadia, girls' school and the mansion of Katerina Vouvali, at the town of Kalymnos or Pothia.
The ruins of the Hellenistic tower and the enclosure, the church of Panagia Hosti, the ruins of a sanctuary, the ruins of the acropolis and the castle monastery of Panagia Kira Psili, at the village of Vathis.
The ruins of the castle Kastri, at the village of Emborios.
The churches of Agios Ioannis, Panagia, Panagia Kasteliou and the ruins of the byzantinecastle, at the village of Masouri.
The church of Agios Ioannis of Melitsahas and the homonymous settlement at the village of Myrties.
The monasteries of Stavros and Agios Panteleimonas, the church of Agia Kiriaki and the settlement of Platis Gialos, at the village of Panormos.
The churches of Panagia Keharitomeni, Prophet Elias and Christ of Jerusalem, the castle, the settlement Argos and the ruins of the ancient town, at the village of Horio.
MUSEUMS:
The archaeological, the nautical and the cultural museums at Kalymnos or Pothia.
NATURE:
The cave Kefala at Kalymnos or Pothia.
The cave Daskalio and the caves at the slope of the hills Klastani and Tsiggoura, at Vathis,
The caves at ht eabrupt slops behind the settlement Emborios.
The bay Arginondas and the cave of Agios Ioannis at Masouri.
The rock Patela at Panormos. |
| SPORTS / RECREATION: |
| If you have a boat, you can wharf at the port of Kalymnos, at Vathi or at Pserimos. You can refuel only at the capital town of Kalymnos. | | ENTERTAINMENT: |
| At the island of Kalymnos, you will be able to find a handful of traditional taverns, restaurants, cafeterias, clubs and bars, for your entertainment. | | LOCAL EVENTS: |
The cultural events during the summer, the festival of Agios Panteleimonas on July the 26th and Easter time at the town of Kalymnos or Pothia.
The festival of Panagia Kira Psili at Vathis.
The festival of Panagia Galatiani on August the 15th, at Masouri.
The festival of Agios Panteleimonas on July the 27th at Panormos.
The carnival at the church of Panagia Keharitomeni, at Horio. | | LOCAL PRODUCTS: |
| At the island of Kalymnos you can buy the famous sponges but you can also find wine, honey, aromatic herbs, and weavings. | | MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES |
Kalymnos or Pothia
The town of Pothia is the capital and the main port of the island of Kalymnos. Spread at the foots and the slopes of two hills but even at the valley between them, the town of Kalymnos is a very traditional settlement full of whitewashed houses with colorful doors and windows.
Vathis
Vathis is an extremely verdant settlement that resembles an oasis, in the heart of an arid, mountainous site. The houses, outspread all over the valley, come all the way to the cove of the natural gulf that looks like a fiord, composing a beautiful site.
Masouri
Masouri is a popular tourist center, situated on the western side of the island of Kalymnos. Across the picturesque settlement you can see the scenic islet Telendos.
Myrties
The innumerable myrtles gave their name to this beautiful coastal village with the imposing rocks that rise behind the settlement.
Panormos
The village of Panormos is a tourist resort located at a region with lush verdure and two superb beaches, Linaria and Kantouni.
ALSO:
The islet Telendos
Opposite the tourist settlements Masouri and Myrties, you can see the picturesque islet Telendos that is located at a distance of only 10 minutes. You can walk through the narrow alleys, you can go all the way up to the pine forest, you can sit at the traditional taverns and enjoy the unique view. |
| TRANSPORTATION: |
BY FERRY:
From Piraeus to the port of Kalymnos, there are frequent timetables on summer, while in winter the itineraries are more rare. The duration of the journey is 12 hours and 30 minutes. Kalymnos is also connected with the eastern Aegean islands and the other Dodekanese islands.
Information:
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Kalymnos: +30 (22430) 29304
BY AIRPLANE:
From the Eleftherios Venizelos airport at Spata to the island of Kalymnos, there are no direct flights. You can go to the island of Kos via airplane (55 minutes) and then you can take the boat from Mastihari and travel to the island of Kalymnos.
Information:
Olympic airways of Athens: +30 (210) 9363363
Olympic airways of Kos: +30 (22420) 28331
Agency of Kalymnos (boat): +30 (22430) 22909
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| USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: |
Police department of Kalymnos: +30 (22430) 29301
Municipality of Kalymnos: +30 (22430) 29560
Tourist information of Kalymnos: +30 (22430) 29310
Taxi station of Kalymnos: +30 (22430) 29555
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Kalymnos: +30 (22430) 29304
Olympic airways of Athens: +30 (210) 9363363
Olympic airways of Kos: +30 (22420) 28331
Agency of Kalymnos (boat): +30 (22430) 22909 |
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