Kalymnos Island Beaches

Kalymnos is one of the most beautiful yet unexplored islands of the Dodecanese. Some of the most attractive Kalymnos beaches are Emporio, Myrties, Kantouni, and Massouri, which are organized with sunbeds and umbrellas. Other beaches in Kalymnos are totally secluded and perfect for privacy.

Arginonta Beach

Myrties Beach

Kantouni Beach

Emporio Beach

Massouri Beach

Linaria Beach

Platis Yialos Beach

Town Beach

Melitsahas Beach

Agios Nikolaos Beach

Akti Beach

Kalamies Beach

Lagouna Beach Vlychadia

Agios Soulas Beach

Ton Toicho Beach

Chryssocheria Castle

Kantouni Beach

This is a long beach with soft sand and crystal water. The coast is surrounded by some wild mountains.

The long sandy beach of Kantouni is located 5 km north west of Pothia, the capital of Kalymnos, at a short walking distance from Panormos. It is the favourite beach of the locals thus it can get a bit crowded sometimes.

Kantouni is a popular resort that lies around the crystalline beach with the golden sand. Behind the beach are some nice accommodations, taverns and cafes amidst the lush green forests.

The beach offers gorgeous views to the imposing mountain where stands the beautiful Holy Cross Monastery. In close distance is the beach of Panormos. Local buses have daily connections to Kantouni village.

Kalymnos Island Sightseeing

Over the last years, the island of Kalymnos has gradually developed as a rock climbing destination. Its landscape is mountainous and the characteristic feature of Kalymnos is its many caves. The mountains on the northern side of the island and...

Kalymnos Island Transportation

Visitors can travel to Kalymnos by ferry or plane. Kaiimnos Airport only takes flights from Athens in summer. Ferries departed from Piraeus port 3-4 times a week. Turkey Turgutreis ferry to the island from the port are organized in the summer. Taxi i...