Major city · Greece
KimolosΚίμωλος
Spend 2 days on Kimolos: one full day for beaches and villages, a second for museums and the Skiadi rock.
Kimolos is a tiny Cycladic island with a compact main village, a handful of beaches and a few modest museums. One full day covers the main sights and a beach; a second day lets you relax and visit the geological monument.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (peak heat, limited services)
- Airport
- MLO
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kimolos100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kimolos, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetyKimolos has very low crime; keep an eye on belongings in bars and on ferries, and follow standard beach safety advice.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 166 fire and ambulance · 1571 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMLO Milos Airport (Domestic flights from Athens; about 30 min by ferry to Kimolos).
- Getting aroundNo car or bike rentals on the island; walk or use a rented bike from Milos (bring on ferry).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MLO Milos Airport (Domestic flights from Athens; about 30 min by ferry to Kimolos)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kimolos: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No car or bike rentals on the island; walk or use a rented bike from Milos (bring on ferry). Buses run seasonally between Chora and main beaches.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Milos
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Ferry from Kimolos port, about 20 min, €2 (≈ US$3) per person
Larger town, more restaurants, museums and beaches; easy day trip.
Polyaigos (uninhabited)
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h including boat hire
Boat from Kimolos harbour, 15 min, no regular service
No facilities; visit only for a short swim and photo stop.
Antiparos
skipDoor to door: ≈2 h
Ferry via Milos, total 1 h 30 min, €4 (≈ US$5) per person
Longer connection; better to stay on Antiparos directly.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Astravi Apartments
Rema beach, 70 m from sea; double rooms €30‑35 off‑season
Kimolos Houses
Chora, panoramic views; double rooms €30‑35 off‑season
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–40 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–60 (≈ US$55–70) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Ferry Milos → Kimolos (person) | €2 (≈ US$3) |
| Ferry Milos → Kimolos (motorbike) | €2.60 (≈ US$4) |
| Meal at a local taverna | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry to Kimolos runs 3‑5 times daily from Milos (20 min, €2 (≈ US$3) per person, €2.60 (≈ US$4) per motorbike). Check schedule on gtp.gr.
- No on‑island car rentals; if you bring a bike, confirm with the Milos rental company.
- Some restaurants close outside peak season; plan meals in Chora.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 166
- Tourist police
- 1571
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance166
- Tourist police1571
- General emergency (EU)112
Embassy
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kimolos. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (peak heat, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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