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Kalymnos Excursions: Things to do and to see on Kalymnos, Sightseeing, Dodecanese

 
The island of Kalymnos, Greece, has only recently been discovered as a tourist destination and in fact it receives every year lots of visitors. Its landscape is mountainous and the characteristic feature of Kalymnos is its many caves.

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Kalymnos offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Kalymnos highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Kalymnos.

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:: Kalymnos town (Pothia)

Location: On the southern coast of the island
Description: Pothia is the capital of the island. It is built between the slopes of two hills and is known for its nice stone-made mansions.
Kalymnos town
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:: Platis Yialos beach

Location:
5 km to the north west of Pothia, close to Panormos
Description: This nice beach is unique as it has fine black sand. Platis Gialos also gives the best view of Kalymnos sunset and has some close by amenities.
Platis Yialos beach
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:: The Sea World Museum

Location:
In the centre of Pothia
Description: It is a small museum next to the town hall of Kalymnos. You will see sponge-diving equipement, seashells and miniatures of boats there.
The Sea World Museum
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:: The Monastery of Agios Savvas

Location:
On a hill overlooking Pothia town
Description: Agios Savvas is the patron saint of Kalymnos and a monastery dedicated to him stands on a hill over Pothia. The church has nice frescoes and gives a great view to the town.
The Monastery of Agios Savvas
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:: Chrysocheria Castle

Location:
On a hill overlooking Pothia
Description: This castle was built by the Knights of Saint John and it is also called the Citadel of the Knights. A little chapel to Panagia Chrysochera is found in the castle.
Chrysocheria Castle
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:: Kalymnos Rock Climbing

Description:
The amazing mountainous and steep landscape of Kalymnos provides an opportunity to experience rock climbing. In fact, there is a climbing school on the island and an International Climbing Festival is regularly held, gaining popularity over time.
Kalymnos Rock Climbing
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:: The Sponge Factory

Location:
In Pothia town
Description: There you can get informed on the process of collecting and elaborating sponges, which are since the ancient times the main source of income for the residents.
The Sponge Factory
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:: Telendos islet

Location:
Opposite the village of Myrties
Description: This islet was separated from Kalymnos due to an earthquake in 535 A.D. Telendos has a single settlement with 50 inhabitants and a nice landscape to stroll around.
Telendos islet
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:: The Caves of Kalymnos

Location:
They are spread all over the island
Description: Kalymnos is famous for its numerous caves. The most famous are Cave Kefalas and the Cave of the Seven Virgins, both close to Pothia town. Moreover, you will find many caves on the slopes of huge rockes along the island.
The Caves of Kalymnos
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:: The Windmills of Kalymnos

Location:
Close to Chrysoheria Castle
Description: Some half-ruined windmills lie till today on the slopes close to Chrysocheria Castle. They were used some decades ago to grind the wheat.
The Windmills of Kalymnos
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