BEAUTY BRIDE – WEDDING & BAPTISM – Agios Theologos – Tel: + 30 22430 50786
BEAUTY CLUB COSMETICS – Enoria Christou – Tel: + 30 22430 24406
BELLA DONNA – BEAUTY SALON – Agios Theologos – Tel: + 30 22430 24482
CLUB MODE COIFFURE – Pothia – Tel: + 30 22430 24781
NAYTILOS FISHERIES – Agios Stefanos – Tel: + 30 22430 23665
ONEIREMENOS KOSMOS – WEDDING & BAPTISM – Kalamiotissa – Tel: + 30 22430 23570
PHOTOLAND – Enoria Christou – Tel: + 30 22430 22740
VODAFONE – Pothia – Tel: + 30 22430 59260 - www.vodafone.gr

HARRY’S PARADISE  Tel. + 30 22430 40062 |  Fax + 30 22430 40062 – www.harrys-paradise.gr

KALYMNOS (POTHIA)

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

KANTOUNI

GRAPEVINE STUDIOS Tel.  + 30 22430-22798 – www.grapevine.gr
LIOGERMA Tel: + 30 22430 47122

MASSOURI

ALKYON STUDIOS Tel. & Fax: + 30 22430 48280 – www.alkyon-studios.gr
KALYMNOS VILLAGE STUDIOS Tel: + 30 22430 48395 – www.kalymnosvillage.com
SAKIS STUDIOS Tel. & Fax: 22430 48066 - www.kalymnos-sakis.com
TINA STUDIOS Tel. + 30 22430 48390 – www.tinakalymnos.gr

MELITSACHAS

AMFITRITI Tel. & Fax + 30 22430 48265 – www.amphitrite.gr
VASILIS STUDIOS Tel. & Fax: + 30 22430 47751 – www.vasilisstudios.gr

MYRTIES

ACROYALI APARTMENTS Tel. + 30 22430 47521 – www.acroyali.gr
APHRODITE STUDIOS Tel. & Fax: + 30 22430 47661 – www.aphroditestudios.eu
MELINA APTS. Tel. & Fax: 22430 48634 – www.melinas-apartments.gr
PANORAMA STUDIOS Tel: + 30 22430 47080 – www.panoramaholidays.gr
POPI’S STUDIOS Tel.: + 30 22430 23117, 47741 – www.popystudios.gr

PANORMOS

AEOLOS STUDIOS – Kamari – Tel.  + 30 22430 47577 Fax + 30 22430 48572
AGGELOS STUDIOS Tel. & Fax: + 30 22430 48145 – aggelos.kalymnosholidays.com
ELITE APARTMENTS Tel. + 30 22430 47492
GRAZIELLA STUDIOS Tel. + 30 22430 47314, 47346
ILIAS STUDIOS  Tel. + 30 22430 59500
NORMA Tel. + 30 22430 48739

EVANIK HOTEL Tel.  + 30 22430 22057, 23125 | Fax: 22430 50665 – www.evanik-hotel.gr
GALINI HOTEL STUDIOS – Vathis – Tel: + 30 22430 31241 | Fax: + 30 22430 31100 – galini-studios.com
KATERINΑ’S  HOTEL - Agios Theologos – Tel. + 30 22430 22532, 23873 – www.hotel-katerinas.gr
OLYMPIC HOTEL Tel. + 30  22430 28801, Fax + 30 22430 51713
PANORAMA HOTEL - Agios Nikolaos – Tel. & Fax + 30 22430 23138 – www.panorama-kalymnos.gr
THERMAE HOTEL – Charalambous Sq., Kalymnos – Tel: + 30 22430 29425, 28891
VILLA MELINA Tel. + 30 22430 22682 Fax + 30 22430 23920 - villa-melina.com

MASSOURI

ACROPOLIS HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 47626 Fax + 30 22430 47627 – www.acropolishotel.gr
APOLLONIA HOTEL APTS.   www.apollonia-kalymnos.gr
CHRISTINA HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 47722 Fax + 30 22430 28661
CONTINENTAL HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 47331, 47836 |  Fax + 30 22430 48701 – www.continental-hotel.gr
KALI AKTI Tel. + 30 22430 47495
OASIS Tel. + 30 22430 47575, 47398
PEGASUS HOTEL Tel: + 30 22430 47873 | Fax: + 30 22430 48801 -www.pegasuskalymnos.com
PLAZA HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 47156, 47134 | Fax: + 30 22430 47178 – www.plazahotel.gr

MYRTIES

ATLANTIS HOTEL & STUDIOS  Tel. + 30 22430 47497 – www.atlantis-kalymnos.gr
DELFINI HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 47514, 23055 Fax + 30 22430 48144
THEMIS HOTEL & RESTAURANT  Tel. & Fax + 30 22430 47230 – www.themishotel.gr
ZEPHYROS HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 47500, 47524 Fax + 30 22430 47524

PANORMOS

ELIES HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 47890, 48146 Fax + 30 22430 47160 – www.hotelelies.gr
KALYDNA ISLAND – Kantouni – Tel. + 30 22430 47880-1 Fax + 30 22430 47190 - www.kalydnaislandhotel.gr
KAMARI – Tel. + 30 22430 47278, Fax: + 30 22430  48130
KANTOUNI BEACH HOTEL Tel. + 30 22430 47980 – 2 | Fax: + 30 22430 47549 – www.kantounibeach.gr

TELENDOS

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

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 – www.aia.gr
Airport of Kalymnos + 30 22430 59370
Hospital of Kalymnos + 30 22430 23025
Archaelogical Museum of Kalymnos + 30 22430 23113
Nautical Museum of Kalymnos + 30 22430 51361

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.

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 colors 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.