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Kálymnos

South Aegean, Greece · Europe

About Kálymnos

Kálymnos is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Pánormos, 26km from Asklepieion of Kos.

Kálymnos is a town located in South Aegean, Greece. With a population of 12,324, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kálymnos sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kálymnos to your route.

About Kálymnos

Pothia or Pothaia or Kalymnos Town (Greek: Πόθια or Ποθαία) is the capital of Kalymnos, Greece, and the major settlement of the island. It is located in the south of Kalymnos on the edge of a bay. It is very close to Chorio or Chora, the old capital of Kalymnos. Pothia is the main port and includes the main public

Read more services of the island. The population was 13,529 inhabitants at the 2021 census.

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Where is Kálymnos located?

Kálymnos is located in South Aegean, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 36.9503 latitude, 26.9839 longitude.

What is the population of Kálymnos?

Kálymnos has a population of approximately 12,324 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
12,324
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
South Aegean
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
36.9503, 26.9839

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Kálymnos

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Asklepieion of Kos

Terraced ruins of the ancient world's great healing sanctuary, linked to Hippocrates, above Kos town.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Bodrum

A glamorous Aegean resort town built around an ancient castle, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.

41 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Bodrum Castle

Impressive 15th-century Crusader castle built by the Knights of St John, now housing the Museum of Underwater Archaeology.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Monastery of Saint John (Patmos)

A fortified 11th-century monastery on Patmos island built around the cave where St. John wrote the Book of Revelation.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kálymnos.

Pánormos

🇬🇷 Greece

5 km awayPop. 2,069

Antimácheia

🇬🇷 Greece

19 km awayPop. 2,251

Pylí

🇬🇷 Greece

20 km awayPop. 2,430

Zipári

🇬🇷 Greece

21 km awayPop. 2,706

Kéfalos

🇬🇷 Greece

23 km awayPop. 2,713

Kardámaina

🇬🇷 Greece

23 km awayPop. 2,132

Lakkí

🇬🇷 Greece

23 km awayPop. 2,093

Karatoprak

🇹🇷 Turkey

25 km away

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