valleys along which the
biggest villages of the island are scattered.
Grey gold
mountains emerging from azure waters, hills with
wild goats, pine forests and a plethora of wild
herbs are composing the beautiful landscape and
scenery of Kalymnos. |
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The
capital of the island used to be Horio (meaning
village) which is located north east of Pothia and
benefits from the protection of the Castle of the
Knights of Saint John which is located right above
the village.
The actual capital is Pothia (also called Kalymnos
Town) which is also the main harbour of the island. |
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the island is clean and beautiful, with a rich
underwater life.
Kalymnos has about 12000 inhabitants among mostof which
alive in the capital, Pothia.
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