Kalymnos Island

With its rugged and wild terrain, cliffs, and pebble beaches, Kalymnos island is one of the most popular climbing destinations and has many rock climbing clubs and an annual rock climbing festival. The capital of the island - Pothiya, and the surrounding villages are also worth the visit, with a few restaurants, bars and clubs, and friendly people.

The island is famous for its long-standing sponge harvesting tradition and cave exploration. Kalymnos is accessible by flight from Athens, Rhodes etc, but the most popular means of transfer is through regular ferries from Athens, Kos (30-45 minutes, ten ferries a week), or other Greek islands. The island has a lot of historical and cultural attractions like the Fortresses, churches, Temple of Apollo, and archaeological museums, in addition to the stunning nature. Scooters and car rentals are available, and it is convenient to roam around the island.