Kalolimnos Island
Small Aegean island with coastal fortifications.
Kalolimnos, a small Aegean island, attracts divers, snorkelers and anglers with rocky coves, clear water and shipwreck sites; simple tavernas and walking paths make it a low-key stop in the Dodecanese.
Kalolimnos at a Glance#
Address: Kalolimnos (islet), South Aegean region, Greece
About Kalolimnos#
Kalolimnos is a small Aegean islet in the South Aegean administrative region of Greece, situated near the larger island of Kalymnos and close to the Turkish coastline. The islet is a minor, largely rocky landform in the Dodecanese island group and does not host a significant permanent population.
Because of its size and location it is primarily of local maritime and ecological interest rather than being a developed tourist centre. Access is by private boat from nearby inhabited islands when permitted.
Kalolimnos is part of the Dodecanese island cluster in the southeastern Aegean Sea, lying between the island of Kalymnos and the Anatolian coast.
How to Get to Kalolimnos#
Access by small local boats from larger islands or mainland ports in the South Aegean; services are often seasonal and infrequent-arrange transport locally.
Tips for Visiting Kalolimnos#
- Service boats vary seasonally-check local schedules before planning a crossing to the islet.
- The islet is small; bring water and minimal supplies as there are no facilities on the island.
Best Time to Visit Kalolimnos#
Summer is best for regular ferry or boat access and pleasant weather.
Weather & Climate near Kalolimnos#
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 10°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (709 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 10° - 15° | 13° | 152 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 10° - 15° | 12° | 114 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 10° - 16° | 13° | 79 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 13° - 20° | 16° | 37 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 17° - 24° | 20° | 16 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 21° - 28° | 24° | 6 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 23° - 31° | 27° | 1 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 23° - 31° | 27° | 4 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 21° - 28° | 24° | 16 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 17° - 24° | 21° | 47 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 14° - 20° | 17° | 86 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 12° - 17° | 14° | 151 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |