Telendos

The lonely rock of Dodecanese

• History

  The name Telendos of this small island of the Dodecanese, indicates an area (-indos) at the end of a long strip of land (-tel-, end, beyond). Indeed, the settlement of the island has exactly this image. Possibly Telendos is the ancient "Keleris". However, the name Telendos is considered to be of pre-Greek origin by the newest researchers. In the maps …

• Culture

  CUSTOMS AND FESTIVALS If you happen to be on the island during the Easter days, don't miss the opportunity to experience the "Feast of Love", where, after a common meal, the entire small community of Telendos celebrates the departure of the spongers. The Feast of Love is also known as the Feast of Sponges. The most important festivals that take …

• Activities

  NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Although the island is barren and rocky, with only a small plain, it is very important in terms of its ecosystem. The entire island of Telendros has joined the community network of protected areas "NATURA 2000" and is an Important Area for the birds of Greece. Because the northern part of the island is uninhabited, it is an …

• 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.