Telendos
Island Small Greek island opposite Kalymnos, steep limestone cliffs
Tiny Dodecanese island off Kalymnos with cliffs, pebble coves and a car‑free village. Climbers and day‑trippers cross from Kalymnos for quiet beaches and straightforward rock routes.
Telendos is a small Greek island in the Dodecanese, located off the west coast of the island of Kalymnos. It is pedestrian-only, with a small harbour settlement and limited buildings clustered along the shore.
The island is characterized by steep limestone cliffs that rise directly from the sea and attract rock climbers; there are also calm harbour waters and a handful of tavernas serving visitors. Regular short boat services connect Telendos with Kalymnos.
Telendos lies approximately 1 kilometre off the coast of Kalymnos in the Aegean Sea and is part of the South Aegean administrative region of Greece.
- Access and transport: There are no cars on the island and most arrivals are by short boat crossings from neighbouring Kalymnos; the crossing takes only minutes.
- Outdoor activity: The island is noted for steep limestone cliffs and routes used by rock climbers of varying difficulty.
How to Get to Telendos #
Regular passenger boats and caiques run from Pothia on Kalymnos to Telendos (a 5-10 minute crossing). Kalymnos is reached by ferry from Piraeus (Athens) or via nearby Kos by air and connecting ferry.
Tips for Visiting Telendos #
- Take the short public caique from Pothia (Kalymnos) rather than a private boat if the schedule fits-it's cheap and scenic.
- Walk the ridge that connects the harbour to the chapel ruins for views that repay the modest climb.
- Respect local rhythms: Telendos hosts few shops and many homes, so plan water and supplies.
Best Time to Visit Telendos #
Telendos is best visited in shoulder seasons for quiet hiking and in summer for swimming; connection by boat from neighboring Kalymnos is frequent.
Weather & Climate near Telendos #
Telendos's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (686 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (150 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm).
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