Best beaches of Kalymnos

In Kalymnos, sandy beaches are few and far between. Most beaches consist of pebbles, gravel, or stones, with always crystal-clear waters. Here are the most significant ones, starting from the main port and touring the island clockwise.

Gefyra
A small, equipped pebble beach nestled between lush vegetation and rocks, with calm and crystal-clear water.

Therma
A rocky beach with hot sulfur springs, popular, with deep and clear water. Ideal for diving.

Vlihadia
A small sandy and pebble beach with natural shade, frequented by locals, with a small port and clean water. Good spot for snorkeling.

Kantouni
A picturesque beach with fine dark sand, long, not equipped, popular with young people and locals, with clear water and opportunities for cliff diving. Nearby is the beautiful Monastery of the Cross.

Linaria
A quiet sandy beach with clear water. A large rock separates it from Kantouni.

Platys Gialos
A large beach with dark, warm sand, natural shade, and beautiful blue, clear water. Ideal for windsurfing and watching the sunset.

Melitsahas
An equipped sandy beach with clear water.

Myrties
A long pebble beach, panoramic, popular, with natural shade and clear water. Ideal for snorkeling and reaching the islet of Telendos directly opposite.

Massouri
A long volcanic sand and pebble beach, equipped, popular, with natural shade and crystal-clear water. Various water sports can be practiced here.

Arginonta
A sandy and pebble beach, equipped, with natural shade, calm, colorful, and crystal-clear water.

Skalia
A small sandy beach with clear water.

Emporios
A quiet, unspoiled pebble beach with natural shade and crystal-clear water. Also reachable by boat from the port of Myrties.

Palionisos
A beautiful and quiet beach with crystal-clear water.