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The beach Kasonia is the closest one to Pothia and is located on the road towards the beach Therma, behind the harbor.
It is a long sandy beach, with a few trees on its coast that provide natural shade to bathers.
It is preferred by families with children and also by the inhabitants of Pothia, due to its easy access from the city.
There are sunbeds and umbrellas for hire, changing rooms, beach bars and some restaurants.
The beach Gefira is next to Therma and is one of the main beaches of Pothia.
It is a small but beautiful beach with pebbles, rocks and vegetation. The sea water is turquoise and very clean.
The Maritime Museum of Kalymnos was founded in 1994. It presents the naval tradition, history and methods of the sponge catching, along with many artifacts from ancient shipwrecks. In its four rooms you will see objects related to the profession of sponge catching and sponge processing.
In the Maritime Museum you will learn the diving techniques applied and you will see the equipment used by the sponge catchers, from the beginning of the 19th century until today. You will also find exposed "skandalopetres", which are stones that facilitate the sinking of the divers, tools for sponge processing, maritime instruments (e.g. sextant, compass, barometer), diving suits and air pumps.
A rich collection of photographs from the beginning of the 20th century depict the city and the events that took place during the departure of sponge catchers, demonstrating thus how inextricably connected was the Kalymnian social life with sponge catching.
The exposed items include also anchors made of stone, lead and iron, nautical charts from the 16th-17th century, various findings from shipwrecks, stone cannonballs, ship rigging, nautical lanterns and boat miniatures.
Finally, you can see traditional costumes, dishes, scarves, musical instruments, antique furniture, linens, pillows, textiles, weaving accessories, items for the kneading of bread and jugs that were used in the Kalymnian households in the past.
The Traditional House of Kalymnos is a privately held folk museum, founded by Mrs. Scylla - Chalkidiou. The aim of the museum is to preserve and promote the Kalymnian lifestyle of the past century. It is located on the southern outskirts of Agioi Pantes Monastery, in the area Vothynoi, and includes objects of folk culture and old household furniture.
The museum is actually a restored traditional house in which you will find artifacts collected from across the island. They are exposed in a way that helps revive the story of a traditional urban house of the late 19th and early 20th century. Here you will travel back in time, by observing the main daily activities, the social events and of course the legendary life of the Kalymnian sponge catcher!
In this lovely home you will see, among others, traditional costumes, everyday utilitarian objects and representations of household activities and tasks.
The museum is open daily from 8:30 to 14:00. For more information please contact the museum on 22430 51635.
The beach Therma is located just 2 km away from Pothia, being an excellent option for swimming if you're in the capital of the beautiful island.
Both on the beach and in the sea there are rocks. You can also enjoy your plunges in deep waters from the dock that exists over there. On it, you will find too a restaurant while there are umbrellas and sunbeds on the beach.
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