Dodecanese
Telendos
A car-free islet five minutes from Kalymnos — with a mountain, a monastery, and total peace.
Getting around
Walkable
Cost
€€€
In peak season
Quiet
Best months
May, Jun, Sep, Oct
From Athens
Ferry only
In pictures
Telendos
Telendos is a tiny uninhabited-feeling islet just 750m off the coast of Kalymnos, reached by a 5-minute caïque ride. It has no cars, a single waterfront of tavernas, a ruined Byzantine castle, a monastery, and excellent swimming. It's the kind of place that feels like a secret even though it's entirely accessible. Climbers use it as a quieter base for the Kalymnos crags.
How it scores
- Beaches
- Nightlife
- Food
- Culture
- Nature
- Family
- Accessibility
- Value for money
The catch
Tiny — most people combine it with a stay on Kalymnos. Extremely limited accommodation.
Where it sits
Dodecanese, Greece
Telendos — frequently asked
- When is the best time to visit Telendos? +
- The best months to visit Telendos are May to October. It's very quiet, even in August, so even peak season is workable.
- How do you get to Telendos from Athens? +
- Telendos has no airport — you'll need to take a ferry from Piraeus or Rafina. Some travellers fly to a nearby island and ferry across.
- Is Telendos good for couples? +
- Telendos is one of the most romantic Greek islands — sunsets, candlelit tavernas, sea-view rooms.
- Is Telendos good for families with kids? +
- Telendos is a solid family option, though you'll want a car for the best beaches.
- Is Telendos expensive? +
- Telendos is affordable by Greek-island standards.
- Do you need a car on Telendos? +
- Telendos is small and walkable — you don't need a car or scooter for most stays.
- What's the catch with Telendos? +
- Tiny — most people combine it with a stay on Kalymnos. Extremely limited accommodation.