Telendos
Τέλενδος
A small island across from Myrties with no cars and just one fishing village. It is reached by a 10-minute boat ride and has a calm bay.
Telendos was once connected to Kalymnos, but it is said to have separated after an earthquake in the 6th century. The island has no cars, only a small fishing village and a few seafood restaurants. The bay is clear and good for swimming and snorkeling. There are also Byzantine church ruins, remains of a Roman bathhouse, and the ruins of a castle on the mountaintop. The cliffs also have a number of climbing routes. From Myrties Harbor, a small ferry takes about 10 minutes, with departures roughly every half hour during the day, at a few euros one way. You can stay overnight to experience the peaceful evening away from the bustle.
Opening hours
Ferry approx. 8:00 am–midnight (peak season)
Nearby sights
- Masouri Climbing Area
- Grande Grotta
- Emporios
- Pera Kastro
- Arginonta
- Palionisos
- Chrysocheria Castle
- Cave of Kefalas