Event· Kalymnos· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Telendos–Masouri Sea Crossing Race
36° 59.8′ N · 26° 56.1′ E · approximate
A popular 1 km open-water swim from Telendos to Masouri beach, run by the Municipality of Kalymnos for 17 years as of 2018 and open to locals and visitors of all ages.
Practical
The 2018 race was on Sunday 5 August: sign-up 11am–12:30pm at Stalas Restaurant in Myrties, boat transfer to Telendos, start at 1pm. A Port Authority guard vessel attends, so yachts should keep well clear of the Myrties–Telendos channel during the race. Municipal Sports Department +30 22430 51601. Check current dates. Coordinate is the Masouri finish (approx).
Best for
Joining a local summer event
Season
Early August (verify date)
Nearby
- Kalymnos Climbing FestivalRight here
- Masouri sport climbingRight here
- Speedwash laundry (Masouri)0.1 NM away
- Myrties–Telendos Anchorage0.5 NM away
- Sunken Pothaia ruins (Telendos channel)0.5 NM away
- Telendos Village Anchorage (Telendos)0.5 NM away
- Potha Bay (Telendos)0.6 NM away
- Rita's Taverna (Telendos)0.6 NM away