Kalymnos is the island of sponge divers. The island is ideal for the visitor looking for an off-the-beaten-path experience, for as holiday close to nature and to simple, hospitable people. The port, Kalymnos, hosts an archaeological museum where collections that testify to the island's long history are exhibited. Close by there is the Nymphs Cave, where, according to legend, seven young girls hid to avoid captivity by pirates. There are either small villages dispersed around the island like, Horio, Vathis, Emborios and Massouri. Kalymnos has a lot of beautiful pebble stone and sandy beaches.

By Airplane / By Boat

The People & the Place / Historic Facts / Tradition / Sightseeing

Taxis & Buses / Food & Drink / Shopping

Police Authorities / Medical Care / Telephone Services & Codes / Postal Services & Codes / Municipalities / Other (Banks, Customs, Media, Port Police)

Beaches / Excursions / Sports / Night Life / Events

Emborios / Horio / Kalymnos / Massouri / Myrties / Vathis

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