Agios Kirikos – Kalymnos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Agios Kirikos – Kalymnos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
On average there are 2 weekly sailings between Agios Kirikos to Kalymnos. 2 operators sail this route
The Agios Kirikos Kalymnos ferry typically departs from Agios Kirikos at around 09:30.
Agios Kirikos Kalymnos Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take around 2h 55m. The fastest sailings are approximately 2h 35m. Sailing times can vary, durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
On average there is around 2 weekly ferry sailings from Agios Kirikos to Kalymnos. These sailings are provided by Dodekanisos Seaways & Hellenic Seaways. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables may differ by season.
Agios Kirikos Kalymnos ferry prices typically range between £27* and £109*. The average price is typically £70*. The cheapest Agios Kirikos Kalymnos ferry prices start from £18*. The average price for a foot passenger is £51*. The average price for a car is £260*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Agios Kirikos to Kalymnos is approximately 63.1 miles (101.5km) or 54.8 nautical miles.
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Yes, foot passengers can travel with
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Agios Kirikos to Kalymnos with Dodekanisos Seaways, Hellenic Seaways. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Agios Kirikos - Kalymnos Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Dodekanisos Seaways & Hellenic Seaways | |
| Average Price | £70* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 55m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 35m | |
| First Ferry | 09:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:30 | |
| Distance | 54 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Being the capital of the island, Agios Kirikos is a popular destination for tourists with a penchant for ancient architecture encompassed by verdant surroundings and azure blue water. The imposing mountainside accompanied by a quaint harbourside presents a heterogeneous look to the town, offering areas of particular beauty that are unrivalled by its neighbouring islands in terms of pure aesthetics. Few places belonging to Greece are as picturesque as the promenade bordering the port, looking up onto the mountains, surrounded by colourful foliage and just a stones throw away from the crisp Aegean Sea. A plethora of places to relax and bask in the sunshine are available all over Agios Kirikos, after all the town is drenched in inertia, and Faros Beach is arguably the apex of tranquillity. Even in the peak of summer, the soft sand remains largely untouched by tourism, so you’ll always be able to find a space for your towel and soak up the sunrays of the Mediterranean.
The town is very small so every amenity is within walking distance.
Not many nations across the world can boast to have a moniker as unique (or indeed as strange) as the “Sponge-diving Island”, of Kalymnos. The odd nickname is a throwback to the Greek island’s thriving sponge trade when local divers, armed with just a harpoon and a lungful of air, trawled the bottom of the surrounding Aegean Sea in search of so-called “Kalymnian gold”. Such is the importance of sponges to the island’s culture that an annual Sponge Week celebration is held to honour the bravery of divers through the telling of poems, the singing of songs, and even the showing of tribute films. Nowadays Kalymnos is a millionaires’ playground, teeming with wealthy Greeks who want to while away the hours in the glorious warmth of the Mediterranean sun. The island is shaped by a rough and ragged coastline and a landscape of barren hills; their steep slopes marked by solitary pine trees clinging desperately to the rocks. Yet the desolate backcountry is a stark contrast to the beauty of Kalymnos town, where a pristine promenade hugs the deep-blue waters of a bay and narrow streets play host to white-washed buildings topped with terracotta tiles. The entire town is huddled at the foot of a valley; one side coloured by a rare swathe of deep-green where the lemon and tangerine groves of Pothia grow. The port in Kalymnos covers most of the town’s waterfront and consists largely of small piers and jetties lined with yachts that roll with the gentle swell of the waves. The ferry terminal is found on the largest of these piers at the western edge of the bay, just beside a sharp-angled, S-shaped breakwater. It is a small facility consisting of little more than a car-park and a designated section of the roadside where ferries make anchor. Though the port is located in the heart of Kalymnos’ main urban centre, travelling further afield can prove difficult due to the island’s harsh terrain and largely remote nature. The best way to get around is by following the single, main road that circles around the spine of mountains that cut across the region from the south-east to the north-west. This route – regularly traversed by local buses - leads directly from the ferry terminal, slices through Kalymnos town, and snakes away to the smaller villages of Mirties, Arginonta, and Vathis. A wide range of ferry routes currently operate from the port throughout the week, most hopping to the multitude of neighbouring islands. Services hosted by Dodekanisos Seaways sail to Arki, Fournoi, Agios Kirikos, Pyhagorio, Agathonisis, Lipsi, and Chalki as well as sharing the journey to Symi, Rhodes, Tilos, Patmos, Nisyros, Leros, and Kos with Blue Star Ferries. Blue Star Ferries also travel to Astypalea, Kastelorizo and the city of Piraeus on the Greek mainland.
