Kalymnos

The island of Sponge Divers

• Top Attractions

  Top attractions, top sights, archaeological sites, museums, monasteries, beaches, picturesque places, special places, photos, panoramic photos, virtual tours, etc.

• Archaeological Sites

  Archaeological sites, classical antiquity, roman history, byzantine history, medieval history, venetian, etc.

• Museums

  Museums, archaeological museums, byzantine museums, history museums, galleries, folklore museums, coin museums, maritime museums, war museums, etc.

• Monasteries

  Monasteries, nunneries, places of worship, etc.

• Castles

  Castles, ancient castles, roman castles, byzantine castles, medieval castles, venetian castles, etc.

• History

  Kalymnos records history since the 4th millennium BC. Initially the name of the island was Kalydna, while from the 4th c. BC and then it was renamed Kalymna. The most likely etymology of the name is from καλός = beautiful and ydna (from υδορ) = water. This means that the word Kalydna means an island with good, nice waters. During …

• Culture

  The inhabitants 16000, active, lively and hospitable. Most spongers, fishermen but also brilliant scientists known all over the world. Kalymnos maintains the island's traditional color without skipping the development. The port is modern and bustling. Lots of shops, restaurants, bars, but also the Banks, the Administration, the modern organized Hospital. It combines summer holidays at the sea but also the …

• Activities

  Diving. On the island of sponges, diving has its due. Windsurfing. The best way to get close to inaccessible beaches Fishing. At the same time, you are also sunbathing Kalymnos can also be a starting point for day trips to neighboring islands such as: Pserimos Telendos Kos Leros Patmos Leipso Astypalea

• Sea & Mountain

  Mountain and sea, beaches, picturesque beaches, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, canyons, mountain shelters, etc.

• Photographs

  Photographs and Images, monument photographs, beautiful photographs, etc.

• Information

  Travel information, weather forecast, ship schedules, bus schedules, airplane schedules, useful phone numbers, coastguard, police station, town hall, etc.