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KalymnosDodecanese island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
World-famous rock-climbing island and historic sponge-diving town.
- Ferry
- From Kos (Mastichari) 40 min
- Villages
- 3
- Beaches
- 2
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
Restaurants in KalymnosSee menus and book a tableGetting there & around
From Kos (Mastichari) 40 min
Map
Common questions
How do I get to Kalymnos?
From Kos (Mastichari) 40 min
Where should I stay on Kalymnos?
Popular bases include Pothia, Masouri, Emporios. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Kalymnos?
Highlights include Telendos.
What are the best beaches on Kalymnos?
Well-known beaches include Massouri, Vlychadia. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Can ferries to Kalymnos be cancelled because of wind?
Yes, it can happen. Strong north winds (the meltemi, mostly July and August) can delay or cancel sailings, smaller fast boats first. Check the wind forecast for your travel day and confirm with your ferry company or the port authority before leaving.
Which islands are near Kalymnos?
Other islands in the Dodecanese include Rhodes, Kos, Symi, Patmos, Karpathos. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Kalymnos in the Dodecanese?
Yes. Kalymnos is part of the Dodecanese island group in Greece.
Guides about Kalymnos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.