Getting from Paros to Telendos

If you are heading to Telendos from Paros you are making your way to a tiny car-free island sitting just 800 metres off the western coast of Kalymnos, separated from it by a narrow channel that takes around 5 minutes to cross by local boat.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Paros to Telendos. The island is accessible only by local boat from Myrties on the western coast of Kalymnos. Getting to Kalymnos from Paros means either taking the long direct ferry, which takes around 7 to 9 hours, or flying via Athens to Kalymnos or Kos and then taking the short connection across.

Getting there by air

Telendos has no airport. The nearest airports are Kalymnos and Kos. Flying from Paros to Athens takes around 45 minutes and then Athens to Kalymnos takes around 1 hour, followed by a taxi or bus to Myrties and the 5 minute boat to Telendos. Total travel time is around 4 to 5 hours.

Your best option

Fly to Kalymnos via Athens and make your way to Myrties for the local boat across. The boats run regularly throughout the day and you do not need to book in advance. Give yourself at least two nights on Telendos. The island is small enough to walk around in an hour and tranquil enough to make you want to stay considerably longer.