CLUB DEL MAR Tel. & Fax + 30 22430 48018

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DOMUS BAR RESTAURANT – Panormos – Tel. + 30 22430 47959
DROSSIA - Myrties – Tel. + 30 22430 48745
KATERINA Tel. + 30 22430 50700, 24231
PANTELIS – Pothia – Tel. + 30 22430 51508
TO LIMANAKI TOU VATHI Tel. + 30 22430 31333
VRAHOS FISH TAVERN - Pothia – Tel. + 30 22430 29879

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EMPORIOS

ASTERI Tel. + 30 22430 40063-4
HARRY’S Tel. + 30 22430 40061-2 Fax + 30 22430 40062

KALYMNOS (POTHIA)

VILLA THEMELINA Tel. + 30 22430 22682 Fax + 30 22430 23920

KANTOUNI

GRAPEVINE STUDIOS Tel.  + 30 22430-22798

MASSOURI

GALINI STUDIOS Tel. + 30 22430 47193
TINA STUDIOS Tel. + 30 22430 48390

MELITSAHAS

AMFITRITI Tel. & Fax + 30 22430 48265

MYRTIES

ACROYALI APARTMENTS Tel. + 30 22430 47521

PANORMOS

AEOLOS STUDIOS – Kamari – Tel.  + 30 22430 47577 Fax + 30 22430 48572
ELITE APARTMENTS Tel. + 30 22430 47492
GRAZIELLA STUDIOS Tel. + 30 22430 47314, 47346
ILIAS Tel. + 30 22430 48180, 23481
LIOGERMA Tel. + 30 22430 47122 Fax + 30 22430 51349
NORMA Tel. + 30 22430 48739

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KALYMNOS ( POTHIA)

EVANIK HOTEL Tel.  + 30 22430 22057, 23125
KATERINΑ’S - Agios Theologos – Tel. + 30 22430 22532, 23873 Fax + 30 22430 23872
OLYMPIC HOTEL Tel. + 30  22430 28801, 51710 Fax + 30 22430 51713
PANORAMA HOTEL Tel. & Fax + 30 22430 23138
VILLA MELINA Tel. + 30 22430 22682 Fax + 30 22430 23920

MASSOURI

ACROPOLIS HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 47626 Fax + 30 22430 47627
AEGEAN HOME – Sykia – Tel. + 30 22430 47150, 47698
AFRODITI HOTEL Tel. & Fax + 30 22430 47420
APOLLONIA HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 48094 Fax + 30 22430 48041
CHRISTINA HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 47722 Fax + 30 22430 28661
CONTINENTAL HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 47331 Fax + 30 22430 48701
KALI AKTI Tel. + 30 22430 47495
OASIS Tel. + 30 22430 47575, 47398
PLAZA HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 47156, 47134

MYRTIES

ATLANTIS HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 47497
DELFINI HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 47514, 23055 Fax + 30 22430 48144
NEFELI HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 48170 Fax + 30 22430 47697
THEMIS HOTEL Tel. & Fax + 30 22430 47230
ZEPHYROS HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 47500, 47524 Fax + 30 22430 47524

PANORMOS

ELIES HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 47890, 48146 Fax + 30 22430 47160
KALYDNA ISLAND – Kantouni – Tel. + 30 22430 47880-1 Fax + 30 22430 47190
KAMARI – Tel. + 30 22430 47278, 48130
KANTOUNI BEACH HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 47980 – 2

TELENDOS

PORTO POTHIA HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 47321 Fax + 30 22430 48108

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HOW TO GET THERE
By ferry boat: Kalymnos is connected with Piraeus port by ferry boat (183 nautical miles, 10 – 13 hours). It is also connected with Patmos, Kos, Leros, Lipsi and Astypalea islands.
By airplane: Kalymnos is connected by airplane with Athens.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Port Authority of Piraeus + 30 210 4226000
Port Authority of Kalymnos + 30 22430 24444,29304
Elefhterios Venizelos International Airport – Athens + 30 210 3530000
Airport of Kalymnos + 30 22430 28331 – 2
Hospital of Kalymnos + 30 22430 23025
Archaelogical Museum of Kalymnos + 30 22430 23113
Nautical Museum + 30 22430 51361

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Kalymnos lies between Leros to the north and Kos to the south.
It is a mountainous, greatly fragmented island with many sheltered bays, striking rocks, small valleys and caves. It has an area of 111 square kilometers and a total of 96 kilometers of coastline.

Kalymnos is well-known as the island of the sponge-fishers, since a great number of its inhabitants are occupied with sponge-fishing and diving. Kalymnos is considered one of the most important climbing destinations in the world.

Kalymnos has a rich mythological tradition and history.
It has been inhabited since Neolithic times and is called Kalydnes by Homer. The many caves on the island were used as dwellings by prehistoric man, as is clear from the rich finds that have come to light in them.
The earliest inhabitants were Karians.

In the Middle Ages it was Byzantine, and during the XIII Century it was used by Venice as a naval base. In 1310 it became a possession of the Knights of Rhodes and later it was often attacked by the Ottomans which conquered it in 1522. On May 1912 during the Italo-Turkish War, Kalymnos was occupied by Italian sailors.
Italy took control of the island along with other islands of the Dodecanese until 1947, when the Dodecansese finally were united with mainland Greece.

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Kalymnos the beautiful island of the Dodecanese with rare natural beauties is the famous sponge divers’ island and one of the best rock climbing centers in Europe. The sponges are the trademarks of this island and the main occupation of its inhabitants. Kalymnos attracts many visitors every year and is the favorite destination for the lovers of diving.
The island is also famous for its mountainous landscape that attracts rock and mountain climbers from all over the world. You can find a great variety of herbs such as thyme, sage and oregano, while exploring the Kalymnian slopes.
The island’s tourist infrastructures are very good and satisfy all demands.

The capital and port of the island is called KALYMNOS or POTHIA. In the port a mermaid statue welcomes visitors.
The town has some fine two and three-storey houses painted with vivid colours with tiled roofs, some notable buildings, an important Folklore and Archaeological Museum (tel. 22430 23113) and the church of Christ (or Sotir), on the sea front, which has an icon carved by the sculptor Giannoulis Halepas. In the town it is worth visiting the sponge processing factories, the cave of the Nymphs, or cave of the Seven Maidens, the ruins and cemetery of the ancient city, the Castle of Chryssocheria- a fort of the Knights of St. John with a church of Panagia Chryssochera inside its fortifications and the cave of Kefala, which is of both speleological and archaeological interest.
In the capital there are many shops, banks, open air cinema, cafes, bars and restaurants. All kind of accommodations are available.

To the north-west, in the direction of Chorio is the Byzantine monastery of the Analipsi.
CHORIO (3 km. north-west of the town), is the old capital of the island and is built below the castle. It has a notable church of the Panagia Kecharitomeni. Near the village you will see the remains of Kalidneos Apollo ancient temple dated from Hellenistic times.

The road leading north-west from the town passes through PANORMOS in a verdant area with fine beaches Kamari and Myrties, opposite which is the small island of Telendos, which was cut off from the main island by a violent earthquake. (There is a frequent boat service between the two).

The road continues north to MASOURI and AGRINONTAS, two beautiful sea-side settlements with superb beaches, archaeological remains, picturesque churches and caves. It ends at EMPORIOS a quiet seaside village with little houses and narrow alleyways, having first passed through Skalia, where there is an interesting cave and a church of Agios Nikolaos.
At Kastri, can be seen the remains of “Cyclopean Walls” and a tower.

North-east of Kalymnos town is the village of VATHY, set amidst green gardens at the head of a sheltered bay.
A short distance away is the fortress-monastery of the Panagia Kyra Psili.
Other sights in the area include some caves, the remains of an acropolis at Stimenia, the ruins of a temple outside the settlement of Metochi, remains of a Hellenistic tower and the cave of Daskalio, where prehistoric finds have come to light.

NEARBY ISLANDS
Kalymnos is surrounded by many inhabited and uninhabited islands.
To the south-east of the island, between Kalymnos and Kos, lies the small islet of PSERIMOS with an area of 11 square kilometers, which is connected with both the above islands by a daily boat service. It is the biggest in size among the small islands around Kalyrmnos. In Pserimos you will find nice beaches, rooms to let and traditional taverns.
Near Pserimos lies the islet of Platy, and about 5 km to the north east there is the small islet of Kalolimnos.

TELENDOS is a small island about 700 meters west of Myrties, with ruins of Byzantine houses, a castle and small churches. It has a small settlement with white houses of traditional architecture, fine beaches with dark sand and crystal waters. Telendos was part of Kalymnos but after a major earthquake it was split and separated from it.
Gaidouronisi, Agia Kyriaki and Imia are uninhabited.

BEACHES – ENTERTAINMENT
All the beaches of the islands have blue crystal clear waters. Kalymnos town has a beautiful beach with pebbles and sand, and at a small distance from the capital are the fine beaches of Agios Soulas and Agios Nikolaos
Akti is a quiet and nice beach located 6,5 kilometers south from Kalymnos town. It has fine sand and crystal waters.

In the area of Panormos you will find the fine beaches of Platys Gialos with soft black sand and clear waters, Kantouni and Linaria. Panormos is considered as one of the most popular tourist resorts. There are numerous hotels, rooms to let and taverns where you will taste fresh fish and local recipes. For your nightlife you will find cafés, clubs and bars with Greek and foreign music.
Masouri is the most tourist resort on the island. The fine beach is considered as one of the best in Kalymnos. Very close is beach of Armeos with its wild beauty. In Masouri you will find various kinds of accommodations as well as traditional taverns, cafes, bars and clubs.
Emporios has a quiet and beautiful beach with pebbles and crystal clear waters.
Myrties is a coastal settlement with a beautiful pebbly beach. From here leave the small boats to the island Telendos. The region has big tourist development. Hotels, rooms to let, taverns and bars are available.

Kalymnos is also one of the best places to practice mountain climbing!

TRADITION – EVENTS
Kalymnos has tradition of sponge-fishing, in which many of the local inhabitants are still engaged. There is also a strong folklore tradition on the island that manifests itself in the church festivals, the local carnival, local dancing and also in the ceremonies seeing off and welcoming home the sponge fishermen.
On 26th and 27th July the St. Panteleimonas feast is held in the capital of the island and in Panormos.

LOCAL CUISINE
The most famous traditional recipes of the island are filla, mouori and of course fresh fish. It is well know that there is many fish at Kalymnos.

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