Kalymnos beaches

Nine beaches. Filter by coast, sunbeds, sand or quiet, then open the full guide for the one you pick.

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Masouri Beach

West coast
SandSunbedsSandFood on the beachFamily-friendly

The main organised beach: sand, sunbeds and a beach bar

Kantouni Beach

West coast
Sand/pebbleSunbedsSandPebbleFood on the beach

The locals' sandy beach with beach bars

Myrties Beach

West coast
PebblePebbleFood on the beachQuiet

Pebble beach next to the Telendos boat jetty

Therma Beach

East coast
Sand/pebbleSunbedsSandPebbleFood on the beach

The town beach, minutes from the harbour

Kalamia Beach

West coast
Sand/pebbleSunbedsSandPebbleFood on the beach

Small beach with a pirate-style beach bar and free sunbeds

PebbleSunbedsPebbleFood on the beachSnorkelling

Quiet protected bay with a small café

PebbleSunbedsPebbleFood on the beachQuiet

End-of-the-road bay with waterfront tavernas

Sand/pebbleSandPebbleFood on the beachQuiet

Small uncrowded beach near the west-coast villages

Vlychadia Beach

South coast
Sand + pebbleSunbedsSandPebbleFood on the beach

Two calm coves next to the sea-treasures museum

Beach notes

Kalymnos never built a resort coastline. The beaches are small bays under big mountains, with tavernas instead of beach clubs and pebbles that keep the water clear. Six have sunbeds; the rest are bring-your-own-towel. Bring reef shoes for the pebble and use a scooter to treat the whole coast as one long beach menu. The full list of organised beaches is in our sunbeds guide.

Frequently asked questions

Which Kalymnos beaches have sunbeds?

Masouri, Kantouni, Therma, Kalamia (free at the beach bar), Arginonta and Emporios have organised sections in season. Filter the list above by 'Sunbeds' to see them.

Does Kalymnos have sandy beaches?

Masouri and Kantouni are properly sandy. Most other beaches are pebble or mixed, which keeps the water clear.

What is the best beach on Kalymnos?

For facilities and sand: Masouri. For local atmosphere: Kantouni. For quiet: Arginonta or Emporios. For clear water plus a boat trip: Myrties with Telendos.