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Kimolos
ℹ️Practical info — Kimolos
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Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Take the short ferry ride from Pollonia on Milos; it's the easiest way to reach Kimolos.
- Use the small local sea-bus to access remote beaches if you don't have a 4x4.
- Nightlife is very quiet; evenings are spent enjoying long dinners in Chorio.
- Wear sturdy shoes if you plan to hike to the Skiadi mushroom rock.
🍽 Food
A delicious local flatbread topped with tomatoes, onions, and olive oil, found in village bakeries.
Open-faced cheese pie made with local cheese.
Look for small tavernas near the 'sirmata' (boat garages) in the fishing settlement.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
A distinct local cheese preserved in grape must.
Pickled local capers and their leaves, great for salads.
A pretty fishing settlement with colorful boat garages carved into the rock.
A peaceful trail leading to a unique geological formation offering great views.
Water temperature…
Kimolos is characterized by its volcanic geology and chalk-like minerals; in fact, the Greek word for chalk, "kimolia", is derived from the island's name. The local economy was traditionally based on mining and agriculture, which kept mass tourism at bay. The main settlement, Chorio, is built on a hill around the remains of a 16th-century Venetian Kastro, located just one kilometer inland from the main ferry port at Psathi. The coastline is dotted with diverse beaches and coves. Prasa, also known as Agios Georgios, is famous for its coarse white sand created by the surrounding chalky rocks. To the south, Mponatsa features a long stretch of shallow water, while the beaches of Klima and Gkioni are lined with traditional syrmata, which are boathouses carved directly into the soft cliffs with brightly painted wooden doors. Agios Minas provides a pebble shoreline exposed to the Aegean winds. More secluded coastal spots such as Soufi, Monastiria, Pano Mersini, and Kato Mersini require driving over unpaved dirt roads or arriving by boat. Tis Panagias T'avlaki is a rocky inlet, and Vromolimni features geothermal activity near the water. The lack of large hotel complexes preserves the island's mid-20th-century character, making it a focal point for geology enthusiasts and independent travelers.
- Location: Greece
- Top sights: Folk and Maritime Museum · Castle of Kimolos · Archaeological Museum of Kimolos
- Nearby: Pollonia (6 km)
- Population: ~837
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is May, Jun, Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
| Rain mm | 106 | 87 | 61 | 31 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 58 | 84 | 107 |
Geography
Facts
- Volcanic Cycladic island
- Historic chalk extraction
- Main ferry port Psathi
- 16th-century Venetian Kastro
- White sand at Prasa
- Carved boathouses in Klima
- Shallow waters of Mponatsa
- Submarine springs at Vromolimni
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Sights in the town Kimolos (3)
Archaeological Museum of Kimolos🏛 museum
Archaeological museum in Greece displaying finds from Kimolos.
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