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

Platis Yialos Beach

This is a beautiful unorganized beach between Myrties and Kalymnos. It has black sand and some impressive rocks surround it.

Platis Yialos is one of the most beautiful beaches of Kalymnos, located 7 km northwest of Pothia, the island's capital and close to the village of Panormos.

The fine beach has soft black sand and azure clean waters. An excellent tavern stands on the beach, serving delightful dishes. From Platis Yialos, the visitor will have the chance to admire the most astonishing sunset of Kalymnos.

A mini-market and some restaurants are available near the beach. To reach this paradise, one has to take the local bus from Pothia. In close distance to the north are the beaches of Kandouni and Linaria.

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...