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Chryssocheria castle, constructed from 14th to 16th century, is located on a hill top over the village Horio of Kalymnos.

Telendos is a small Greek island at an approximately 1 km (0.6 mi) distance to the island of Kalymnos, to which it administratively belongs.

Pserimos is a small remote islet of the Dodecanese complex between Kalymnos and Kos, administratively belonging to Kalymnos.

Pothia is the capital of Kalymnos, the main port of the island and the place where basic services are located.

Natural sponges are one of the most famous traditional products of Greece, Kalymnos having the longest history in sponge-fishing.

Kalymnos was discovered as a climbing destination in 1995-1996 by famous climbers from Greece and Italy.

It is one of the most famous sights of Kalymnos. It used to be the medieval capital of the island and the successor of ancient Pothia.

Emporios village, a quiet place for relaxing, is located at the north-west side of Kalymnos, about 20 Km away from Pothia town.