One of the island’s prettiest and best known beaches, with fine sand and crystalline waters. A part of it is frequented by nudists.
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Pori
The “star” beach on Pano Koufonisi is absolutely stunning and one of the best in the Greek islands. It has white sand, aquamarine waters, plus two beach bars. You can easily reach it by boat or foot (30 minutes from Chora, crossing a lovely landscape). It’s also ideal for windsurfing.
Local & delicious
Gastronomy is a real treat on Kimolos. Try the island’s trademark specialty ladenia (pie with oil, tomato and onions – it’s like pizza), as well as tirenia (cheese pie), elenia (pie with olives) and kolokythenia (pumpkin pie). You can also have xino and manoura (types of cheese), choriatiki salad (made with local fresh capper, tomato, small cucumbers of Kimolos and xino), rusks with lentisk seeds, and also pasteli (sweet made with honey and sesame). Before you leave, buy some caper, theme honey and tomato paste.
Feasts and events
Every summer, Kimolos hosts a variety of music, theatre, dance and sports events (the well-known “Cultural August”). Furthermore, you can participate in the island’s numerous feasts – some of the most popular take place on July 20th (Prophet Elijah), August 15th (Panagia Konomou), October 5th (Agia Methodia, the island’s patron saint) and November 21st (Panagia Odigitria, the island’s cathedral).
Time for action
Walking, diving, snorkeling and sailing are ideal activities in Kimolos.
The ruined windmills
They are situated at the area of Xaplovouni. Visit them at dusk, to enjoy fabulous views.
“Syrmata”
These photogenic constructions with multi-colored doors are carved into the rocks by the fishermen, to house their boats and nets. They are located at the island’s fishing village of Goupa (and the nearby beach of Rema).
Churches
There are more than 80 on Kimolos, some of which are protected monuments of great historic and architectural value. Visit the cathedral of Panagia Odigitria with its famous icon, the church of Christos (the oldest on the island, found inside the Castle) and the beautiful church of Agios Chrysostomos, also at Chorio.
Sea caves
Vromolimni, Konsolina and Gerakia are the island’s most popular ones (accessible by boat). Vromolimni is the largest of them all, while Gerakia is highly impressive, with turquoise waters where you can dive and then walk into the cave.
Skiadi
A rare natural phenomenon and one of the island’s top attractions. Skiadi is a bizarre rock formation that resembles a gigantic mushroom. You can reach it on foot, preferably early in the morning or late in the afternoon, in order to avoid the heat.