Island

The beach Melitsachas is located on the northwest part of Kalymnos, near the village Myrties. The beach is sandy with pebbles.

During summer, few taverns do serve the guests and bathers with delicacies, while there are also rooms to let.

Myrties is located on the west side of the island, just 8 km away from Pothia. Myrties settelement took its name from the myrtle trees that were in abundance in the surrounding area.

Myrties is an impressive, pebbly, 700 meter long beach, that is prefered by many people thanks to both its beauty and its relatively shallow water.

Over there you can also find the boats that will take you to the island Telendos, which is located just across. In the area there are many tavernas, cafes, bars and hotels.

Myrties beach is considered as one of the most beautiful in Kalymnos. Located on the west side of the island and at a distance of 8 km from Pothia, it is an impressive 700-meter long pebbly beach.

The water is shallow and thus this beach is highly chosen from families with young children. Right across you can see Telendos island, to and from which small boats travel daily.

The beach is equipped with umbrellas and sunbeds for hire, while the restaurants, cafes and rooms that lie around Myrties create a very vivid feel throughout the day.

The most distant village from the centre of Kalymnos, the quiet seaside village Emborios, is located in the northwestern end of the island at a distance of 19.5 km from Pothia.

The few residents have been traditionally occupied with farming and fishing, while in recent years they have started dealing with tourism as well. As a result, you will find many seaside restaurants, cafes, taverns and lodgings.

In the mountains that extend behind Emborios you will find the remains of Cyclopean walls and the remains of an ancient fort, called Kastri, which is dated from the late 4th century BC.

Kastri had a strong wall, two defense towers and a gate, and it protected thereby the area of Emborios from attacks and raids.
Inside it a dual basis of an olive press has been rescued, a finding that confirms the testimonies stating that Emborios was the first shopping center of Kalymnos.

The beach Emborios is located in northwestern side of Kalymnos at a distance of 19.5 km from Pothia. The huge trees along the pebbled beach impress the visitors.

In this part of the island strong winds occur as often as dead calm, therefore you can enjoy many sports such as windsurfing, kayaking, water skiing, diving and fishing. 

In Emborios you will find many restaurants and taverns, while for the fancy nightlife you just need to follow the highway above the beach, which leads to the westward resorts.

One of the most famous beaches in Kalymnos is Platis Yialos.

Located near Panormos, the reputation of Platis Yialos comes not only from its very clear sea waters, but mainly from the amazing sunsets that one can enjoy from the coast.

The key feature of the beach is its black sand that stands in stark contrast with the deep blue waters.

Located beneath the church Agia Triada (the Holy Trinity), Chochlakas is considered as the most spectacular beach of Telendos.

Its pebbly shore and crystal clear waters will definately enchant you.

Pnigmenos is a sandy beach, ideal for those who love a calm and quiet ambience.

It is located on Telendos island, southwest of the Early Christian Necropolis and beneath a small canyon called Rafi.

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