Located just opposite the island of Milos and south-east of Siphnos, this small island of a few hundred inhabitants is very little opened to tourism. Kimolos has an area of 37 km2 with a perimeter of 16 miles. Its chief town is Kimolos, also called Chorio.

Kimolos takes its name from the Greek word Kimolia which means chalk. This mountainous island is best known for its chalk, used for the manufacture of porcelain. The second village is Psathi, the small harbor of the island. Hemmed in a small beach and 3 taverns, it comes alive when boat arrivals. To the south-east there are other small islands: Ag.Giorgos, Ag.Efthathios and the most Poliaigos, all uninhabited.

Chora, the capital and main village, is located one km by road. Most of the island’s inhabitants now live in the capital. In Chora you can visit the archaeological museum containing objects from the excavations and you can also see a large church with a blue dome and an old Kastro.

Kimolos was once united with Milos, but an earthquake separated the two islands, giving them the shape they now have. Kimolos belonged to the Venetian Duchy of the Cyclades from the 13th to the 16th century. For the beaches to see, there is the beautiful beach of Bonatsa, or Mavrospilia’s, a long beach very little frequented.

Do not miss:
The main village (Chora) and the vestiges of an ancient port, under the waters of the beach of Mavrospilia (diving).