city: Cos

Kalymnos Island Tour

Kalymnos is an island of rugged beauty that's a short boat trip from Kos. On this excursion, you'll sail over and spend the day exploring its highlights. Visit the capital, Pothia, then hop on a bus to Mirties for top-notch beaches and the option to head over to Telendos island.From Mastihari, you'll catch the ferry to Pothia, passing islands on either side You'll have about an hour to wander around its harbour with golden-hued buildings set into the hills, and even learn about sponge diving at a family-owned business – something the island is famed for. What's more, you can poke around a naval museum, which focuses on the island's maritime history.After soaking up all that culture, head to Mirties, where the island's best beaches await. Enjoy free time for lunch in one of the seafront tavernas, swimming and sunbathing. Or, you can take an optional 10-minute boat ride to car-free Telendos, a giant rock that rises out of the Aegean. There are epic of view of Kalymnos from here.