Sports and leisure activities Kalymnos

Framed by Simon Montmory, state-run climbing instructor, develop your own climbing program on Kalymnos's most beautiful tracks. For all levels of climbers and organized into small groups to give preference to optimal teaching. 

This is the island's most popular sport, known internationally for its exceptional walls, especially around Myrties and Massouri where you will find the necessary equipment and supervision.

The reference site is climbkalymnos.com: all information about climbing, updated daily.

The Kalymnos Climbing Festival normally takes place every year around mid October. Don't forget to book your accommodation!

Frenchman Simon Montmory(references above) has set up a climbing school, offering courses and workshops for all levels.

Diving is the historical queen of aquatic practices in Kalymnos: the marine fauna is particularly rich and the seabed is covered with shipwrecked vessels from all periods. Diving is highly regulated: any archaeological findings must be reported to the authorities. Legislation is being reviewed to facilitate the creation of underwater museums in the island's waters. A club to note, south of Pothia:

Kalymnos Diving Club (+30 693 875 5896 - kalymnosdiving.com) : PADI training, outings and equipment rental.