1. KALYMNOS
the Spongediver’s Island
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Self Catering Deluxe Apartments
2 - 4 persons each, ideal for Families & Friends
Description : Each Apartment consists of,
 Master Bedroom, fully a/c, with safe, satellite Radio-TV,
 Spacious Living Room, fully a/c with 2 Sofa Beds, satellite Radio-TV/DVD & Dining Area,
 Kitchenette, with full size refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, coffee percolator, espresso coffee facility, full
kitchen utensils & place settings,
 Large Bathroom, full size bathtub with shower, twin basins with hair dryer & large mirror
 Veranda & Balcony, both spacious with breathtaking view of the Bay of Myrties and the picturesque islet of
Telendos, both provided with appropriate garden furniture,
Other Amenities for your Comfort & Convenience :
 Cleaning & Clean Towels daily except Sundays, Change of Bed-Linen every other day,
 Beach Towels, Bathrobes, Slippers & Bathroom Cosmetic Amenities for the Adults,
 Double glassed windows, fully sound proof
 Baby Cot Free of charge
 High Speed Internet access Free of charge
Location :
 at Myrties 9km from the Town & Port of Kalymnos (bus stop 100m)
 7km from the Airport
 350m from the Beach of Myrties
 within walking distance from Melitsaha Beach (1km) & Massouri Beach (1.5km)
 facing the islet of Telendos (by boat from Myrties beach - 10minutes)
Our Welcome Package on Arrival includes, local bread & kalymnian honey,
2 mineral water bottles, instant – filtered – espresso coffees, tea, milk & sugar !
For Birthdays or Anniversaries we offer a bottle of Greek wine !
How to come to Kalymnos,
*BY FERRY BOAT From Piraeus (Athens Port) : www.bluestarferries.com
*BY CATAMARAN Speed Boat FROM Rhodes-Symi-Kos-Nisyros-Leros-Patmos-Kastelorizo: www.12ne.gr
*BY AIR, domestic flights from Athens (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL) 45min –
*or Fly Athens to Kos (KGS) 35min by Aegean A/L, www.aegeanair.com
then connect to Kalymnos by Express Fast Boats from Mastichari-Port 25min
Kalymnos connects with Kos Int’l Airport (KGS) by Express Speed Boats
(25 minutes) from Mastichari Port & by Catamaran & Ferry Boats from Kos Town Port many times a day !
Search for an International Flight directly to Kos Int’l Airport either by Charter or a Low Cost Carrier like
Easy Jet www.easyjet.com or RyanAir www.ryanair.com
DIVING at Kalymnos : http://kalymnosdiving.com/
ROCK CLIMBING at Kalymnos : http://climbinkalymnos.com/
YACHTING at kalymnos : exantas@klm.forthnet.gr
CONTACT: MARIA SARAFOGLOU +30 6986285888 Tel. & Fax +30 22430 47306
e-mail: reservations@myrtiesboutiqueapartments.gr

2. Fact Sheet & Useful Information KALYMNOS ISLAND Named Kalydna by Homer !
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The fourth largest of the Dodecanese islands, between Kos & Leros at the South Eastern part of Greece, bathed by
the vivid blue waters of the Aegean Sea. The Kalymnian landscape is rocky and arid yet majestic, voted the best rock
climbing destination in Europe, fragrant with thyme, sage and oregano, the ingredients which make the local honey
world famous.
Kalymnos, is best known as home of the world’s finest
sponge divers. The sea has always been a focal point of
every day life for both work & pleasure. Day trips to Leros,
Patmos, Lipsi, Pserimos, Kos and Nisiros, Rhodes as well as
Bodrum in Turkey, will give you the chance to visit an area
blessed with history, since the ancient days, culture,
monuments and the art of Religious Painting.
From the Ancient capital of Argos and the Prehistoric ruins
on Telendos, to the many Byzantine Churches & Chapels,
from the medieval castles of Hora, to the Museums which
show the wealth of the old Sponge Trading Families, you will
not find a dull moment during your stay.
Religious tourism is at its best here, the recently proclaimed Saint Savas and the Monastery, Saint Panteleimon
known for his miracles even today, the Old Cathedral of the Virgin at Hora with its treasures and the New Cathedral of
Christos at Pothia, Kalymnos Town, will show you another dimension of the art of religious painting !
During the day the white washed beaches of Myrties, Masouri, Melitsaha, Platis Gialos, Linaria & Kantouni, Vlyhadia,
Potha & Hohlakas at Telendos, will rejuvenate you in their crystal clear waters. You may select sea sport activities like
scuba diving, windsurfing, sailing, fishing or island hopping to keep yourself busy or you may choose trekking to the
interesting paths through the rocky formations and the many interesting trails. If you decide to stroll around Kalymnos
Town, don’t forget to visit the Sponge processing Factories where they will show you some of the 280 different kinds
of sponges.
At night enjoy yourself at the many restaurants, tavernas, ouzeri – the sea food tavernas serving ouzo- cafeterias and
bars. Local gastronomy includes kritharo-kouloura (hard wheat bread), used to make mirmizeli the local salad with
fresh tomatoes, onion, olives and olive oil sprinkled with thribi (the local oregano). Also try chtapodokeftedes - octopus
deep fried meat balls - and the many sea food specialties. At the end try loukoumades (honey dumplings) sprinkled
with cinnamon and the kalymnian thyme honey. Don’t forget to buy some honey to take home as well as some thribi,
your greek salad will never be the same !
Offer yourself another dimension for your holidays,
…and Discover Kalymnos !
CONTACT: MARIA SARAFOGLOU +30 6986285888 Tel. & Fax +30 22430 47306
e-mail: reservations@myrtiesboutiqueapartments.gr