Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
If you're self-catering, head for
Vidhalis Market
, a well-stocked supermarket (great for
fresh fruit) on the waterfront or
Anash's Bakery
at the back of town for baked goods
like olive bread, cookies, pies, croissants and sponge cake.
Drinking & Nightlife
Sirroco Bar
BAR
(Harbour, next to Automarket; 7pm-1.30am)
This traditional nautical bar feels like step-
ping into yesteryear with its old brass clocks, portholes, cosy wood booths and ships'
wheels stuck on the wall. Hang out with the seadogs and swap maritime yarns. Look for
the boat outside to find it.
Information
Pothia's quay is at the southern side of the port. Most activity, however, is centred on the
waterfront square, Plateia Eleftherias. The main commercial centre is on Venizelou. Stay
constantly alert while walking around Pothia; traffic hurtles up and down its narrow
footpath-less roads.
The Commercial, National and Ionian banks, all with ATMs, are close to the water-
front.
diving, walking and climbing, Alter also arranges accommodation, with a focus on al-
ternative, authentic destinations. The one-month pass entitles you to dramatic discounts
on diving, hotels, and tours at wholesale prices. Look out for their apps, soon to cover all
the best of the Dodecanese.
Kapellas Travel
(
22430 29265; kapellas
travel@gallileo.gr
; Patriarhou Maximou 12)
For air
tickets.
cluding a day's excursion to Bodrum (€25), as well as flights and bus excursions. There's
a 24-hour ticket machine outside.
Main Post Office
A 10-minute walk northwest of Plateia Eleftherias. There is a more
convenient agency south of Plateia Ethinikis Andistasis.
Municipal Tourist Information
( 22430 29299;
george@kalymnos.gr
;
25 Martiou;
7.30am-3pm Mon-Fri)
By the edge of the harbour and run by George, this is an excellent,
well-organised source of info for buses, climbing, diving and ferries.
