Kalymnos: The Ultimate Destination for Sports and Adventure Lovers.
Kalymnos is more than just a beautiful Greek island — it’s a paradise for sports enthusiasts and lovers of the great outdoors. With a rich heritage rooted in sponge diving, the spirit of adventure runs deep in the veins of the locals, making the island a natural hub for athletic activity.
Its stunning limestone cliffs have earned Kalymnos a place on the global map as a top climbing destination, attracting climbers from all over the world. With over 5,000 routes for all levels, from beginner to expert, it’s a dream come true for anyone passionate about climbing.
But the island’s sporting spirit doesn’t stop there. Beyond its crystal-clear waters perfect for open-sea swimming, Kalymnos also boasts a state-of-the-art Olympic-size swimming pool. It regularly hosts major competitions and is a preferred training site for professional European teams.
The modern Sports Center includes a football stadium, track and field facilities, an indoor basketball arena, and a nearby tennis complex with two fully equipped courts. Whether you’re an amateur athlete or a professional looking for the perfect training ground, Kalymnos has it all.
Combine thrilling sports experiences with the tranquility of untouched nature and vibrant island life. Kalymnos offers the perfect balance between action and relaxation — a true haven for alternative tourism and unforgettable active holidays.
Ioannis Mastrokoukos
Mayor of Kalymnos
Kalymnos Traditionally Active and Adventurous
Kalymnos is the fourth largest and the third most populous island of the Dodecanese in the South Eastern Aegean Sea. Telendos and Pserimos are two neighboring inhabitant small islands that also belong to Kalymnos.
Best known as home of the world’s finest sponge divers and sponge trading center, the island has recently become a first class sport rock-climbing holiday destination.
The Kalymnian landscape is rocky. Its majestic mountain slopes fragrant with aromatic herbs, giving the Kalymnian honey its superior taste.
Unspoiled villages and settlements, breathtaking views and romantic sunsets, beaches with crystal clear turquoise waters, interesting archaeological monuments, white washed chapels and churches of unique architecture, cultural and religious festivities, tasteful local products, and most of all, a warm-hearted hospitality are just some of the pleasures that await the visitor!
Obsessed with sports, fitness, and outdoor activities?
- The islands Municipal Sports Center includes a 50m open pool, a synthetic turf soccer pitch, a rubber athletics track, indoor basketball – volley court, and gym. Tennis courts also available at the local tennis club.
- Picturesque hillsides and ridgelines for trekking, rich sea beds, the sunken city and shipwrecks for snorkeling or scuba diving, rock formations of unique quality for climbing, and unexplored caves are a challenge for the outdoor enthusiasts.
Pothia, the islands capital and main harbor, has a colorful collection of small houses in an amphitheater shape.
The mild weather, the numerous activities, and the easy access make Kalymnos an all year round holiday destination.
Accommodation & Restaurants:
A wide range of accommodation facilities to suit all tastes available all over the island, including the neighboring islands Pserimos and Telendos. Restaurants, cafes, bars and mini – markets at each village located within a walking distance from all accommodation facilities.
Transportation means:
Local buses run frequently daily from Pothia (capital & harbor) through the villages. Coach, automobile, minivan and scooter rentals are available. Transportation is also offered by numerous taxis.
Musts:
- Archeological Museum of Kalymnos
- The Folklore and Maritime Museum
- The “Kalymnian House”
- The “Neoclassic” Museum
- The Medieval Castel of Chora
- The monastery of Saint Savvas
- The fjord of Vathy
- Kalymnos Rock Climbing Fest
- Sponge Warehouses
Closest International Airport:
Kos International Airport (Hippocrates)
Getting There:
Kalymnos can be reached
- With the direct domestic flight from Athens – Kalymnos.
- With various flights to Kos International Airport (domestic, low cost or charter). From Kos airport by taxi to the port of Mastichari (10min) from where ferries make the Mastichari – Pothia (Kalymnos capital and main harbor) route regularly within 30 – 45min.
- By ferry from Piraeus harbor in Athens.
- By ferry from all Dodecanese islands and Samos.
Tourist Info:
Tel:+30 22430 29299 (07:00 – 15:00 weekdays).
Closed Now!07:00 - 15:00
- Monday07:00 - 15:00
- Tuesday07:00 - 15:00
- Wednesday07:00 - 15:00
- Thursday07:00 - 15:00
- Friday07:00 - 15:00
