ΝΗΠΙΑΓΩΓΕΙΟ ΠΑΝΟΡΜΟΥ ΚΑΛΥΜΝΟΥ

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.

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.