Kalymnos – is an island in the east of the Aegean Sea that has preserved the spirit of old Greece. For several centuries, its inhabitants have made delicious honey and extracted sea sponges. Also, an international diving school, a Byzantine temple, a medieval fortress erected by the crusaders are located here. The island has a historical, maritime, archaeological and dozens of other museums. Finally, this place is famous for its cozy taverns, where young wine is poured and treated to the best lamb in all of Ionia. Choose the best beaches in Kalymnos from our overview rating.
Linaria is a sandy beach near Kantun, equally popular. Mostly admired by family tourists. Cliffs towering above the turquoise sea are a suitable place for diving exercises, underwater explorations. There is transport connection with capital of the Potia Island.
Massouri is a resort popular with tourists from many countries, is considered the most beautiful beach of the island. It is located in the bosom of the village of the same name. About 9 km to capital of Kalimnos. From the airport, from the largest port of Potia to the village get by bus, taxi.
Myrties is a large, not crowded beach northwest of Potia, the nearest village of Asos. It is strewn with small dark pebbles, an ideal place for a carefree pastime with kids, sunbathing, swimming. Quiet narrow streets, white houses in flowers. It takes about an hour to get from Agius Nikolaus by public transport.
Gefyra is located south of Potia, just a few kilometers - and tourists find themselves in a small pebbled bay surrounded by picturesque surroundings. There is port on the other side from it. If you go further, you will find yourself in the Terme, which used to be famous for its hot springs. Now there is the main diving center of the island.
Kantouni meets with calm and silence. A small bay is surrounded by picturesque cliffs on all sides. The center of Panormos village is about half a kilometer, Potia is 5 km away, and Kos Island International Hippocrates Airport is only 28 km away.
Arginonta is one of the cleanest beaches of Kalymnos. Located 15 km from the capital of the island. The compact bay has a flat slope into the water, covered with sand and pebbles. The coast is surrounded by dense greenery, in the shade of which you can hide in a sultry noon. Get here by ferry or by plane. There is a bus service between the settlements.