Event· Kalymnos· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Kalymnos Sponge Week (after Easter)
36° 57.0′ N · 26° 59.2′ E · approximate
A week of celebrations held every year a week after Easter in honour of the 'Kalymnian gold', marking the season the sponge fleets once sailed for North Africa.
Practical
Timing follows Greek Orthodox Easter, so it moves each year. Expect events around the Pothia waterfront. The traditional Mihanikos dance, which depicts the effects of the bends, is performed by men. Book the quay early. Coordinate is approximate (Pothia waterfront).
Best for
Spring cruise timed to island culture
Season
One week after Orthodox Easter
Nearby
- Kalymnos Port of Entry — Port PoliceRight here
- Kalymnos Sponge Factory (Pothia)Right here
- Pothia fuel, water & provisionsRight here
- Vidalis supermarket (Pothia)Right here
- Kalymnos Nautical & Folklore Museum / sponge workshops0.1 NM away
- Pothia marine stores & chandlery0.1 NM away
- AB supermarket (Pothia)0.2 NM away
- Anasis Bakery (Pothia)0.2 NM away