Kimolos

A tiny pentagonal-shaped island with an indented coastline, Kimolos has a surface area of 36 square kilometres, a coastal perimeter of 38 km and a population of 790 inhabitants.
Main town: Chorio. Main port: Psathi.

Volcanic in nature like Milos, Kimolos is an island with a mountainous relief in which the highest point, Paleokastro, is at an altitude of 397 metres.
Since ancient times it has been known for its kaolin deposits, where it got its nickname, "silvery", because of the colour of its chalky limestone.
Its stone, perlite and bentonite quarries are still worked today in the Prassa region, contributing to the economic development of the island, otherwise quite poor in natural resources.
The vegetation at Kimolos is practically noexistent, mostly made up of prickly pear trees. But it offers visitors indented coastlines with very beautiful beaches, unusual landscapes of jagged coves, and chalky cliffs interspersed with rock walls full of crevices. In the past, these were often used by pirates as hideouts. There is also a multitude of underwater caves.
Kimolos is also characterized by its traditional architecture. In its main town, Chorio, are the ruins of the Kastro, an imposing fortified Venetian castle built in the 16th century, around which two neighbourhoods developed that reflected the perfect example of military Cycladic architecture. Due to poor sea links, Kimolos was long isolated from the rest of the area and had ties only with the neighbouring island of Milos, where even today many of its inhabitants still commute every day to work in its mining industry.
It has therefore been more or less preserved, but as a result it has little tourist infrastructure. Some rooms and rented accommodation can be found. In the summer, it is generally visited by Greek holiday-makers. So reservations must be made in advance.

Perfect for forgetting the stress of the big city, Kimolos appeals to those looking for peace and quiet as well as to wilderness lovers who will enjoy exploring its wild and deserted creeks. Underwater diving enthusiasts will find many caves to explore.
Kimolos has to be discovered by foot, on a donkey's back or in a caïque because its road network is poor and undeveloped.
In a word, Kimolos still offers the image of a deeply authentic island where the particularly hospitable inhabitants live simply and know how to enjoy life to the fullest.

by ferry-boat: daily sailings from the port of Piraeus, and also from the islands of Kythnos, Sifnos, Serifos and Milos.
two weekly connections leaving from the islands of Syros and Paros.
three weekly connections from the islands of Santorini, Folegandros and Sikinos

by highspeed ferry (taking wind conditions into consideration): daily connections leaving from Piraeus and from the islands of Kythnos, Serifos, Sifnos and Milos.

by boat (from May to mid-September) or by caïque from Apollonia, a port located to the north-east of Milos: daily connections.

take the plane to the island of Milos, then the ferry that leaves from Adamas, the main port of Milos, or even the boat or caïque departing from Apollonia, a port north-east of Milos.

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