Kalymnos

Overview of Kalymnos

This is a mountainous island with beautiful landscapes, historical sites and ruins, and pleasant beaches. Kalymnos is also popular with climbers for its cliffs.

Key facts

• Type de lieu: island.

• Intérêt touristique: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Localisation:

• Heure locale: Heure : Kalymnos

• Locality: Pothia (12,320 inhabitants).

• Population: 16,179 inhabitants (2011).

• Area: 134.5 km².

• Highest point: 700 m.

• Coastline:

• Website: http://www.kalymnos-isl.gr/en/

History of Kalymnos

Island environment

Wildlife and flora

Precautions

What to see and do in Kalymnos

In the surrounding area

Climate and weather in Kalymnos

The island has a Mediterranean climate with sunny, hot, and very dry summers, though tempered by winds. Winters are mild and accompanied by sometimes heavy rainfall. In terms of climate (and even visitor numbers), the best time to visit is spring or early autumn.

Sea temperature throughout the year

Transport

Getting there

Getting around

Accommodation

Food

Useful addresses

Further information