The Best Things to Do on Kimolos

Often overshadowed and forgotten about when compared with its larger and more well-known neighbour, Kimolos is a small island with a relaxed way of life and a typically Cycladic feel that is best known for its beaches. This lack of awareness is what works for the island, and it can be a great place to stay and relax whilst exploring Milos in the day, or the other way around. Because of the island's small size, the most common way to get around the island is walking, and many of the things mentioned in this article are close together. In this we’ll show you what Kimolos has to offer and why it is somewhere worth visiting.   

How to get there
Kimolos is only accessible by ferry. Milos, its neighbour, has a domestic airport that links with Athens meaning you can fly into Athens, transfer to Milos, and then go to Kimolos from there. Alternatively, you can catch a ferry from Athens Piraeus port. Some ferries stop on Kimolos, others you may need to stop at Milos and go from there.
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Beaches
Beaches are the thing that Kimolos is most known for. Like much of the Cyclades the beaches on Kimolos are sandy with beautiful blue waters surrounding the island. On the island there are some beaches that are organised, but many aren’t, and you can be one of only a few there, depending on the time of year you go. The most popular beach on the island is Psathi, which is right next to the port. The beach itself is quite short but it gives you a lovely view out across the port and marina. There are a number of small hotels and apartments near the beach, and it is well served with cafes and tavernas nearby too. 

Psathi

​Just north of Psathi are three beaches in short succession: Rema, Elephant, and Karras each that sits within its own cove. There is a road that leads from Chorio (the main town of Kimolos) to them. In the northeast of the island are the beaches of Prassa and Agios Georgios. Both have long stretches of beach and Agios Georgios has stunning white sand, akin to something in the Caribbean or Indian Ocean. Whilst Prassa is mostly alone, Agios Georgios has a small beach bar, which serves drinks and snacks. Both beaches are protected on one side meaning they are hidden from the wind. 

Prassa Beach

Further south from Chorio are the beaches that sit next to the villages of Kalamitsi and Aliki. Being next to villages mean they are well serviced with some tavernas just a short walk away as well as a few accommodation options. If you fancy a walk, Aliki is only a half an hour from Chorio, or if not, there is a good bus service on the island and cars that you can rent as well. There are a few beaches on the western side of the island that are not served by the bus so if you’re wanting to see them, you will need to rent a car. If you do, on your way west make sure to visit one of the Kimolos’s most photographed places, Skiadi. This rock has been weathered in a unique meaning it most looks more like a giant mushroom. 

Skiadi

Chorio
Chorio is the main town on Kimolos. Its buildings are typically Cycladic with whitewashed walls and are very square in shape. Within the town is an area called Kastro, which is what used to be the castle. Here the streets are more tightly packed creating a very authentic Greek look and feel. These narrow streets wind up and down the village and make for great photos. Within Kastro are some picturesque churches which the locals have lovingly preserved and are something you should visit. In the town are a few museums where you can learn more about the island. There is the Folk and Maritime Museum, housed in a mansion in the Kastro district, that chronicles life on the island in the 18th and 19th centuries. Then the Archaeological Museum exhibits ancient remains and artifacts from across the island, giving you a picture of what it would’ve been like thousands of years ago. 

Chorio

We hope this has given you some idea of the best things to do on Kimolos. To find out more about Kimolos or the rest of Greece, take a look around our website or call us on 01156547795. If you know where you’re wanting to book, call us, email [email protected] or fill in our contact form with what you’re looking for. Don't forget to follow us on social media to find out the next Destination of the Week and for all your Greek Holiday needs. If you've been to Kimolos, where was your favourite place? What was the best thing you did, or do you think we missed anything? Let us know in the comments or on social media, just click the buttons below which take you to our social pages.

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