Telendos rises just 750 meters across the western coast of Kalymnos. It is more or less certain that in ancient times the islet was joined to the mainland. ( see “A Brief look at the History of Kalymnos” ) The ruins of houses, six churches, three baths and aboveground tombs with domed chambers attest that the peak of its civilization was in Early Christian times. Here the sea was the major source if living and it is obvious that there used to be a safe and accessible harbour which facilitated the development of trade.Telendos is a small haven for those seeking peace and quiet. Its tiny port with its fishing boats and caiques is lined with cafes and restaurants offering local delicacies to the accompaniment of lapping waves.
Its beaches – some pebbly, others sandy – cater for all preferences and tastes and the dramatic landscape, to the west, is supplemented by the twinkling lights of the holiday resorts across the strait of Myrties, to the east.
There are rooms to let and frequent passenger boats to take you over to Kalymnos for a night out, shopping or sightseeing. But there are also many things to do on the islet apart from swimming, sunbathing and snorkelling.


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