This is what your days on Kalymnos will look like
Throughout the week, we alternate between yoga, shared experiences, and plenty of time on your own. Some days we have several things on the schedule, while on other days we let the Greek island life take center stage.
On Telendos, we hike up to Agios Konstantinos, where it is not just the view that awaits at the top. Here we find the ruins of a fortified Byzantine settlement that was established around the 5th or 6th century, when the inhabitants sought refuge in the mountains to protect themselves from attacks from the sea. Ruins of houses, defensive walls, and old cisterns still remain – and the small white chapel sits on the remains of a much older church.
After the hike, we have lunch together down on Telendos. From there, you can choose whether to stay on the island for a swim or some quiet hours, or take the boat back to Myrties.
When we visit Telendos again later in the week, the pace is completely different. We walk across the island in the evening sun and up to a small church where we find a spot to watch the sun disappear into the Aegean Sea. Afterwards, those who wish can stay behind and have dinner at one of the small restaurants along the water before the boat goes back to Myrties.
We stay at Nefeli in Myrties
Nefeli is not a large luxury hotel, but a small, simple, and charming place with exactly the Greek atmosphere we want for this trip.
You stay in a double room, and a shared double room is included in the price of the trip. If you want a larger room or a single room, you can contact us for information on options and surcharges.
One of the things we like best about Nefeli is the lush garden, full of flowers. This is where we start the day with morning yoga and gather for breakfast afterwards. Later in the day, the garden is also a pleasant place to sit down – Nefeli is, among other things, known for its good and colorful drinks.
Breakfast
Every morning, Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, honey, chopped nuts, freshly squeezed orange juice, and coffee or tea are served. A simple and delicious start to the day – in the garden, after the morning yoga.
Note! If you want a single room, you will stay at the neighboring hotel, Hotel Kalypso, but you will still have breakfast at Hotel Nefeli together with the rest of the group.
Yoga with Mette & Lene
The yoga is an important part of the journey, but this is also meant to be a holiday.
Every morning, we start the day together on the mat. In addition, we schedule some midday yoga sessions and a few evening sessions throughout the week.
The sessions will vary in both content and intensity. Some will be dynamic and energizing, others quiet with a focus on mobility, breath, relaxation, and presence.
You do not need to be experienced in yoga to join. Mette and Lene design the sessions so that you can adapt them to your own body, daily form, and experience – and you of course choose which sessions you wish to participate in.
Some days there will be a lot on the schedule. Other days less. And between yoga, hikes, meals, and shared experiences, there will still be plenty of time for what is perhaps the very best thing about a week on a small Greek island:
Having no plans at all.
When you have time on your own
Between the shared activities, there is plenty of time to explore Kalymnos on your own – or just find a beach and stay there.
Beach life
In Massouri you will find a larger and more lively sandy beach, with shops, cafes, and restaurants nearby.
Around Myrties there are also smaller pebble beaches with a quieter atmosphere. Here you can lay your towel on the beach or rent a sun lounger, and there are small bars and restaurants nearby.
Explore Kalymnos on a scooter
Renting a scooter is a great way to experience more of the island. Kalymnos is easy to navigate, and in one day you can easily manage a tour with several stops along the way.
The road takes you through mountainous landscapes with goats and beehives, small villages, beaches, and great viewpoints.
Take a trip to Pothia
Pothia is the capital and the largest port town on Kalymnos. It is livelier and a bit more hectic than in Myrties, with shopping streets, cafes, and restaurants around the harbor.
Find a cafe, stroll through the streets, or sit down with something good to eat and watch life go by.
Vathy
On the other side of the island lies Vathy, surrounded by a lush valley that stands in stark contrast to the barren mountain landscape otherwise found on Kalymnos.
A great destination for a day trip on a scooter.
Activities, transport, scooter rental, sun loungers, and food and drinks on your own are not included in the price of the trip.
