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Greek island in the Aegean Sea
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Kalymnos is an island in the Dodecanese group of the South Aegean Islands of Greece. It is known for its sunshine and limestone rock climbing cliffs.
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An attractive monastery perched high on the hill above Pothia. The church has typically beautiful decoration, and the view is very good.
If you are sailing and spend a night on a buoy at Emborios, Captain Kostas is the first choice for dinner. It's right on the shore, has great food (both meat and fish/seafood) and lovely outdoor seating, and offers decent wifi.
A regular hangout for climbing groups and serves well priced quality food in a place with great atmosphere although Babis can have his moods!
A laid back eatery and beach bar overlooking the pebbled beach of Vlyhadia. Great food and service.
Stunning View to telendos island and of the sunset from all rooms and kitchenette included. Air-con €5, breakfast €5.
A heritage hotel on the waterfront, with neoclassical charm, modern comforts and great hospitality. The hotel is near the marina on Kalymnos port (Pothia) and it offers breathtaking views over the colourful harbour and the sea beyond. A short stroll leads you to tavernas, restaurants, and cafes. It is near the commercial centre of the island, and near the main bus stop, making it convenient to visit other areas of Kalymnos. Every room has private bathroom with shower, constant hot water, air conditioning with its own control, TV, and mini fridge.
Self catering deluxe apartments. Each apartment consists, of a master bedroom, fully a/c, with safe, satellite Radio-TV, large living room area fully a/c, kitchenette (full size refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, coffee percolator, full kitchen utensils and place settings), dining area, satellite radio-TV, DVD and two sofa beds. Patio and veranda, with breathtaking view of the Bay of Myrties and the picturesque islet of Telendos, are provided with appropriate garden furniture. Cleaning and clean towels daily except Sundays, change of linen every other day, beach towels, bathrobes, slippers and bathroom amenities for the adults, large bathrooms with full size bathtub with shower, twin basins with hair dryer and large mirror. Double glassed windows. Baby cot free. High speed Internet access free of charge.
Philoxenia
A quiet hospitable family run lodging in the touristic area of the island, Armeos. Within a distance of 1 km you can get to the most well known climbing places on the island.
By boat
Most visitors arrive from the nearby island of Kos via frequent ferry service.
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