ISLAND OVERVIEW

Kimolos lies on the southwest of the island group of Cyclades, near the bigger island of Milos. The island has a land area of 36 square kilometres (14 sq mi). For the most part, Kimolos is mountainous and volcanic, its highest peak is Paleokastro in the centre of the island, at an altitude of 358 meters. The southeastern part has sandy beaches, while the western part is rocky and difficult to access. The sea region between Kimolos and Polyegos islet is an important nature reserve for the rare Mediterranean seal, Monachus Monachus.

Chorio, the only village and capital of the island, is a quaint settlement that stretches around the island’s port. In Chorio, you’ll find the many Kimolos hotels, restaurants, shops, and tourist facilities. The northern side of Kimolos is the least developed and accessible only by boat. 

One of the most famous geologic formations on Kimolos is Skiadi. Skiadi is a huge mushroom-shaped stone that dominates the middle of a small valley in the island’s interior. There are also several caves of interest on the island like the cave of Consolina.

Kimolos, Milos and the smaller islands surrounding them belong to the Aegean volcanic arc and consist mainly of acidic volcanic rocks. Tuffs cover large areas of Kimolos, and the volcanic activity is evident from the hot springs and strange landforms. The island is also rich in minerals of the silica group and significant industrial minerals.

Thanks to its close distance to Milos, Kimolos is a great base for island hopping. There are daily ferries from Kimolos to Milos and vice versa.