It is an attractive island with a population of
about 12,000 inhabitants, which are mostly leaving
in the capital and main port, Pothia.
Kalymnos is famous for its sponge fishing industry and almost all the old men
of the island were one diving for fishing sponges.
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Since this industry has fallen
because Mediterranean sponges suffered from a viral
disease in 1986 and a lot of them died, as the
economy of the island did.
Kalymnos is also a rising holiday destination due another fact; its landscape and geology are ideal for practising climbing. This has brought to the island a new kind of athletic tourism.
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The late tourism has
helped a bit the island and its inhabitants, even
if it is only at its beginning and the beautiful
coasts of theisland are
still uncrowded during high season.
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This
gives to the island, along with its beautiful landscape
and beaches, a particular atmosphere that charms
every visitor.
Because of the low
level of tourism, Kalymnos is still very authentic and
its inhabitants are very friendly and hospitable.
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