The tiny coves contain small pebbled beaches protected by the steep cliffs and by the channel reaching across to the town of Mitika on the mainland.

 

The white pebbles reflect the sunlight giving the bays turquoise water. The beach near Aghios Donatos became famous as it was a favourite of Aristotle Onassis and Jackie when they visited with their yacht, Christina.  In the 60’s and 70’s these places were clearly ‘off patch’ for the wealthy seeking privacy.  Today, the coastline is equally sleepy, almost inaccessible from inland by walking paths and now visited by yachts having lunch time stopovers.

 

In the channel between Kalamos and Mitika the view in both directions is spectacular from the sea------------ the lush steep slopes of the island with turquoise beaches and the agricultural plains of the mainland steeply rising to the mountain range in the distance.

 

Kalamos town harbour is a small pretty working harbour, now busy in summer with the mainly visiting yachts. The tiny infrastructure provides two cafes, two grocers, three taverna's, a bakers, one bar and the occasional accommodation.  In the winter the locals reclaim it. The total number of permanent island residents is said to be 250 although a recent census recorded 543??

 

We enjoyed two lovely days and evenings in the harbour and exploring the island------------here are the photographs half the photos as too many to send in one hit . Kalamos pics continued follows this blog.

 

The lush shoreline of Kalamas

Kalamos Harbour and village life

Golf buggies are the only form of transport on Kalamos as they are small for the narrow steep streets and dirt tracks and---- electric as there is no petrol station on Kalamos !!!!!

Tioram in the Harbour

The channel looking to Mitika

 

Love to all

Tina and Tony  x x x