Τρεις Μέρες στην Κίμωλο (3 days in KIMOLOS) may 2017

Kimolos is a small beautiful island in Cyclades, lodated next to the much more popular Milos island.

We traveled there with a small ferry from Milos (Pollonia port). There are 3-4 daily during summer season. The other option is to take the regular ferry from Piraeus and other islands around.
It’s a typical daytrip from Milos but hopefully spent there 3 full days and didn’t regret it as it’s a great island with calm ambiance.

Psathi is the port of Kimolos but the main village is Chorio, just above the port and is the main settlement on the island with everything a visitor may need (rooms, café, taverns, small stores, bakery, travel agencies and ATM). Try ksino (local soft sour cheese) at the taverns and ladenia(old type local pizza) from a bakery.
There are many small cute churches and the cathedral of the island. Don’t miss the ruined medieval castle in the center of the village and then visit the small archaeological museum (opposite the cathedral). There’s also a folk & maritime museum inside the castle but it wasn’t open during our visit. Locals are very friendly with a nice laid back attitude, definitely not spoiled by tourism like in other islands.

We spent some time talking to the old ladies and other locals during the day but we preferred to book a room near the sea. Our choice was Sardis Hotel in Alyki beach (they have a great restaurant on ground floor). Alyki beach (and then Bonatsa & Kalamitsi beaches) were ok (crystal waters anyway) but don’t miss the best beach on the island which is Prassa beach. For something off the beaten path try Ellinika beach where you can see the ruins of a sunken ancient town!

Last but not least walk the hiking path to Skiadi for the huge mushroom-shaped rock! It’s an easy hike, just 3km away from Chorio, worth to try it in the morning to avoid the heat.