Making the most of Kalymnos
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
This is a tender port. Tenders will take you to Myrties.
Tucked away in the sunniest corner of Greece and off the beaten path, Kalymnos is known as the home of the sponge fishermen. Walk past the grand mansions built from the proceeds of sponge trade, and don’t miss the Hellenistic bronze statue known as the “Lady of Kalymnos” at the archaeological museum, another treasure fetched from the sea in a fisherman’s net.
Getting around
A short 10-minute walk will take you to the Kaiki where you will board the boat and depart from Myrties jetty to sail to idyllic spots and small hidden bays. Also you can take a fishing expedition from here.
Food and shopping
Finish the day with a stop at the local market for a spongy souvenir and a taste of wild thyme honey.
Money
Euro
Opening Hours and
Public Services: open Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 2.00pm. Retail Stores & Specialty Shops: Monday to Friday, 9am – 1.30pm and then again from 5pm – 9pm. Saturdays, 9am – 2pm. Supermarkets: Monday to Friday, 9am – 9pm, and Saturdays, 9am – 6pm. Tourist Shops and Convenience Stores: most of these do not have official opening hours and are usually open from dawn to well after midnight during the summer months.