Kimolos is a small Aegean paradise where you won't find till this day any mass tourism damages on the island. Beautiful beaches are the highlight of this island, traditional settlements, peaceful alleys and hospitable and kind locals make up the island's “character”. You first visit Chorio, the capital of Kimolos with a medieval castle (Mesa Kastro and Exo Kastro settlements). There are over 80 churches on the island but the one standing out is the church Gennisis tou Christou which is the oldest. If you are there on August 15th you won't ever forget the panigyri of Panagias Oikonomou. Visit the Archaeological Museum for exhibits from the geometrical and archaistic era, while at the Folk - Naval Museum you will find every day use objects and artwork from the founder's Manolis Christoulakis private collection.
Where to swim
Bonatsa and Alyki are relatively busy beaches. If you are looking for a more secluded beach, you won't have trouble finding one but mind the winds. Leivadaki, Prasa, Klima, Rema, Agios Georgios, Monastiria and Psathi offer you crystal clear waters and wind sand to play and dive in. You can reach Spilia tis Gerakias, Therma , Mersina, Zefokalamo and Agioklima by boat or sea taxi if the weather will allow it. At Mavrospilis, Ellinika and Dekas you will swim across fro the ancient town.
Where to stay
At Meltemi (+30 51360, +30 51386), in Chorio, overlooking Xaplovouni. In the capital: Ventouris Apostolos Rooms (+30 51329), Giorgos Logothetis kitchen studios (+30 51060), Giorgos Marinakis, Rooms (+30 51595), Nikolaos Rampias apartments (+30 51048). Between the port and the village, overlooking the scenic bay of Psathi you will find the cute studios and apartments of Kimolis (+30 51612). At Psathi, Boutique Hotel Mylos (51554, www.kimoloshotel.com), at Alyki, alykes studios (+30 51340) and also Kanas Ioannis, studios (51632), Sardis Ioannis, rooms (+30 51521).
Where to eat and drink
At Chorio: Samplos (+30 51666) for local meats and Meltemi (51386). Kyma for traditional foods at Psathi (+30 51001) and at Prassa at Prassonisi. You will find traditional Greek dishes and home cooked meals at Kalamitsi and Alyki (+30 51340). Breakfast, coffee and ouzo at Kampos (+30 51223), a coffeehouse in Chorio. When the sun goes down, you will enjoy your drinks at the Cafe Bar Stavento in Chorio or high up the hill where you will find the pool cafe – bar Elikodromio.
Area Code: +30 22870
Police: +30 51205
Port Authority: +30 51071
Town Hall: +30 51218
First Aid: +30 51222
