Massouri Beach
Exploring Kalymnos Sailing Holidays area
Massouri, the most popular beach in Kalymnos and one of the best on the island, is situated 9 km away from Pothia. The wide sandy beach, the crystal clear waters and the beautiful view towards Telendos justify the above mentioned title. Massouri is equipped with umbrellas and sun-beds for hire, while the several restaurants and taverns will amaze you with their appetizers.
Navigational Aids
The cove of Vathý is open to the east and looks like a deep and narrow fjord. The small homonymous village is located at the head of the cove.
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Emporeios is a bay on the NW side of the island protected by the small island of Kalavros. While the village is attractive, the water is murky due to several fish-farms.
Café Stavedo is located on Massouri beach. It is ideal for the hot days, because it is located on the beach, providing nice coffee and refreshments along with quick snacks.
The beach of Gefyra is next to Therma and is one of the main beaches of Pothia. It is a small but beautiful beach with pebbles, rocks and vegetation.
One of the most famous beaches in Kalymnos is Platis Yialos. Located near Panormos, the reputation of Platis Yialos comes not only from its very clear sea waters, but mainly from the amazing sunsets that one can enjoy from the coast.
The road west out of Pothia leads to the village of Vothini then down to the inlet at Vlychadia where there are two pleasant bays each side of the small harbour, one a gentle curve of shaded sand the other a small strip of clean pebbles. Good taverns back both beaches and regular excursion leave Vlychadia for the cave at Kefala just along the coast south-west of Vylchadia.
The picturesque sandy beach of Linaria is located 6 km north west of Pothia, the capital of Kalymnos, close to the village of Panormos. The beach consists of sand and clean crystalline waters and nice rock formations emerge from the sea.
The beach Emborios is located in northwestern side of Kalymnos at a distance of 19.5 km from Pothia.
Myrties beach is considered as one of the most beautiful in Kalymnos. Located on the west side of the island and at a distance of 8 km from Pothia, it is an impressive 700-meter long pebbly beach.
The beach Melitsachas is located on the northwest part of Kalymnos, near the village Myrties. The beach is sandy with pebbles.
Beach Paleonissos is on the east coast of Kalymnos, near Emporeios. You will arrive there either by boat or after taking the new road from Skalia to Paleonissos .
Kalamies beach is located just before Emborios village. In there, a different feel occurs, with an ambiance that will take you a little back in time, as there are still tavern tables on the pebbles, palm leafs function as umbrellas and smiling people serve you their best delicacies.
The beach Kasonia is the closest one to Pothia and is located on the road towards the beach Therma, behind the harbor. It is a long sandy beach, with a few trees on its coast that provide natural shade to bathers.
Located beneath the church of Agia Triada (Holy Trinity), Hochlakas is considered as the most spectacular beach of Telendos Islet. Its pebbly shore and crystal clear waters will definitely enchant you.