Pserimos
A few dozen residents, one sandy bay, one very slow day out.
Pserimos lies halfway between Kalymnos and Kos. Its single village wraps around a genuinely sandy bay, which is rare in this corner of the Aegean. When the day boats are in, the beach hums. Before and after, the island belongs to its residents and the goats.
Should you go?
If your trip needs sights, no. If a sandy bay, grilled fish and nothing else sounds right, yes. Families with small children like the shallow water. See boat trips for how a Pserimos day fits the wider menu.
Where it is
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Pserimos?
By day boat in season, from Kalymnos or Kos. Departures change per year, so check locally in Pothia or with your host.
What is there to do on Pserimos?
The sandy bay at Avlakia, taverna lunch, a walk to a chapel or quieter cove. That is the programme, and the point.
Can you stay overnight on Pserimos?
A few simple rooms exist around Avlakia. After the day boats leave, the island is nearly empty. Bring cash.