The Chalki Kalymnos line is temporarily not covered by maritime companies partnering with NetFerry online services.
The port of Chalki is in Nimporio, the capital of the small island. The island of Chalki is connected to Piraeus by ferry and the crossing takes about 24 hours. In summer, the port has daily connections with the rest of the Dodecanese islands. It is also possible to reach Chorio from the port bus, it is an abandoned city, this bus also takes tourists to the beaches and the Monastery on the island.... [More information]
Address: Limenarchio Chalkis Chalki 851 10, Grecia
Directions: Google Map @ Chalki, port
The island of Kalymnos is partly mountainous and barren with fertile inner valleys. It has an elongated shape and a very rocky, jagged coastline with islets, the main ones being Telendos and Pserimos. The mountains that go down to the sea give the island an almost lunar landscape and it attracts hikers and free climbers. Each October there is an important festival called 'The North Face Kalymnos Climbing Festival' that draws climbers from all around the world. History According to Greek mythology, the name of the island derives from Titan who called Kalydnos son of Gea and Uranus. Histor... [More information]