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Argos is one of the oldest, continuously inhabitated settlements of Kalymnos. It received its name from the residents of mainland city Argos (in Peloponnese), who settled there in their return after the Trojan War.

It is a small, sparsely populated village, built on an extensive, 170 meter high plateau, where the airport of Kalymnos is also situated.

In Argos' plateau lies the most important Byzantine church of Kalymnos, the temple of Agioi Dodeka Apostoloi (the Holy Twelve Apostles), which was probably built in the place of another ancient temple.

The residents of Argos have been traditionally involved in farming and agriculture, so in there you will find delicious homemade breads, barley breads and pure dairy products. 

Every summer, the tsambouna  (the traditional Kalymnian bagpipe instrument) festival is organized in Argos.

Kantouni beach is a sandy beach, 8.5 kilometers away from Pothia. In fact, it is located in Panormos area which-apart from its natural beauty- is famous for the beaches that surround it.

Kantouni is the favorite choice of young people, because the shops and the beach bars that lie in there are open almost 24 hours a day.

Panormos is situated in the western part of the valley of Pothia, in the middle of major croplands.

Panormos attracts many visitors thanks to the beautiful nature that surrounds it, the beaches that can be found close to it (Kantouni, Linaria, Platis Gialos), and its steep rocks that are suitable for climbing and mountaineering.

Remnants of ancient pottery have been found at the site of Tsoukalaria, suggesting thus that Panormos was inhabited since ancient times.

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.

Another option in the area of Panormos is the sandy beach Linaria. Although it is in a short distance from Kantouni, the ambience in Linaria beach is quieter and more family-oriented.

If you get hungry, the fish taverns that serve fresh fish and other seafood dishes will be the next stop after your plunge.

Damos, which means 'Municipality' in the Dorian dialect, was a rich settlement that culminated from the Early Hellenistic period to the Late Roman period. The ancient buildings have been maintained to a very large extent, and thus we can nowdays easily identify the ruins of a large baths complex, several houses and workshops, carved fountains, a paved stepped road, and chamber tombs carved with precious gems and other findings. The village is located north of the road that connects Chora with Elies.

This ionic-style temple is entirely constructed of marble. Its columns are preserved, but they are nowdays part of the church of Panagia Haritomeni at Chora. Various foundations and other architectural elements of the Temple have also been used in the construction of the -ruined anymore- old christian church of Christ of Jerusalem .

The Temple of Delian Apollo, just like the Sanctuary of Delian Apollo which is next to it, were destroyed during 391-435 AD. In their place were erected at first the church of Christ of Jerusalem, and later the church Agia Sophia (or Annunciation), both using materials taken from the deconstructed Temple of Delian Apollo.