Kimolos

Introducing Kimolos

Perhaps because it is too often seen as an adjunct to its larger neighbour, Kimolos has hung on to a genuine otherworldliness. It lies just northeast of Milos and receives a steady trickle of visitors, especially day-trippers arriving from Pollonia. The boat docks at the port of Psathi, from where it’s 1.5km to the pretty capital of Hora. The medieval kastro, embedded at the heart of Hora, is a joy. Albeit in ruins, there are surviving walls and restoration work is ongoing.

There’s an ATM by the town hall in Hora.

Beaches can be reached by caïque from Psathi. At the centre of the island is the 364m-high cliff on which sits the fortress of Paleokastro.

There are domatia, tavernas, cafés and bars enough in Hora and Psathi. Domatia owners meet ferries. Expect to pay single/double rates of about €35/50.

The taverna To Kyma (22870 51001; dishes €3.50-9), on the beach at Psathi, is fine for Greek-standard meals.

There is one petrol station on Kimolos; it’s about 200 metres to the north of Psathi.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009