KALYMNOS
- This island of barren rock sparsely strewn with herb and thyme bushes and  green  valleys, enjoys an abundance of golden beaches. Its fame is owed to its celebrated sponge fishermen, who leave their island each spring  for the north coast of Africa amid sombre ceremonies, to return five  months later greeted by joyous  celebrations. The island's capital is a newly built town which  hugs the hillside. The houses are painted white and blue and from a  distance look like some child's drawing. An along the coast are inlets  and bays. Caves are also an  interesting attraction, with their stalactites and healing  waters. It's an ideal island for the amateur fisherman, with transparent seas favouring underwriter fishing. From Kalymnos it is an easy jaunt  to the nearby tiny islands of  Telendos and Pserirnos, idyllic spots for fishing and swimming.

Places to moor

Limin Kalymnos - Offers good shelter form the meltemi. If there are strong southerly  winds the harbor can become uncomfortable. There is both fuel and water  on the quay. There is also good provisioning and a number of tavernas.

Vathi –Is a fjord which is extremely attractive with its lemon and  orange groves. There is a mole you can anchor on to. The fjord  offers good shelter from meltemi There are tavernas, water and some  supplies available.

Ormiskos Vorio or Emobrios €“ A small bay with a T-pier which is  usually occupied by the fishing boats, you can anchor off in the bay. There is a small taverna and offers fair shelter from the meltemi.

Vlikathia €“ A small bay with beautiful summer villas. There is a  taverna ashore and offers good shelter from the meltemi.