Of the eighteen islands of Dodecanese Kalymnos is one of the less touristy, partly due to the character of its inhabitants and back in part to the fact that it is devoted to tourism only in recent years when the traditional fishing for sponges, prevalent activity of its inhabitants, has become less profitable and is slowly disappearing
Free climbing to peak on the sea to Kalymnos
This is a place for anyone who loves traditions, excellent cuisine and a wild and uncontaminated natural environment. But is the 1997 year of breakthrough for this tiny island that in a few years has become a true temple of climbing so that every year takes place a climbing meeting during which are new pathways and spiked cliffs.
Cities and excursions on the island of Kalymnos
Port and capital of Kalymnos is Pothias prepared amphitheatrically in a Bay on the South coast, a true spectacle with its pastel and classical lines. It is a fairly large town by the standards of the Dodecanese, and perhaps this is cheerfully chaotic, it's worth a visit even if you prefer the peace of mind because this is the true Center of the island. After a visit to Pothia you can continue North to see a series of villages very close together. On the road to Horio you will find ruins of the castle of the Knights of St. John and inside a church. From Horio you can pay a visit to Pera Kastro, a village with remains of ancient stone houses, from where you can enjoy a beautiful landscape. Views and panoramas to Panormos, a village 5 km from Pothia. From here you can walk to the sandy beaches of Kandouni, Linaria and Platys Gialos. Always from Panormos you can decide to continue towards the West Coast towards three neighbors: Myrties beach of dark sand Masouri and Armeos, with beautiful coasts. Here is much of the island's seashore.
The beaches of Kalymnos and other routes
By Masouri is a beautiful scenic coastal road until Emborios where found a pleasant beach of sand and pebbles. Recommend an excursion on the island of Telendos: quiet, almost entirely devoid of traffic and with a small village on the pier. In addition to the remains of a Paleochristian basilica the attractiveness of the island are the beaches, we announce the Hohlakas Beach, near the pier, and Paradise Beach North of Telendos, which is frequented by nudists.
For those looking for tranquility can be found at Vathy, 13 km northeast of Pothia, where a fiord between cliffs sneaks and a network of paths through citrus groves. From the port of Vathy you can also take a water taxi to the nearby coves.
Much of Kalymnos is barren and inhospitable. The scarred cliffs make it very popular with mountaineers who arrive in droves each year.
There is a limited number of Kalymnos resorts to enjoy with the main tourist strip in the west very busy while the east is virtually uninhabited.
The best Kalymnos beaches are on the west coast and most have been monopolised by hotel companies.
The climate of Kalymnos is the same as in all the other islands of the Dodecanese. It is a mild Mediterranean climate characterised by sunny and dry summers and mild winters.
Refreshing breezes and winds are blowing during the months of July and August, making the temperatures must bearable.Humidity is of course quite high and heavy rains can occur during the months of winter and autumn.
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