Pserimos

Pserimos is on of the smallest inhabited islands in the Dodecanese. The island has an area of 16 km˛. All together only about 40 people live on Pserimos. You get the idea. If you look for an island off the beaten track Pserimos is the place to be. The only settlement is at the port. There are a few rooms to rent. Even during high season it shouldn't be a problem to find something. There is not much to see here but you'll find the locals being extremely nice and friendly. If you spend the night you'll have a few interesting conversations.

The only thing to do on Pserimos is hiking. The island is literally deserted so it's perfect for long walks. You'll see goats and sheep all over the island. They are the main source of income for the islanders.

Ferries to Pserimos: There is no regular ferry boat to Pserimos. During season there are regular daytrips from Kos though. It's no problem to get a one way ticket and catch another boat the following day.

A reader wrote us (July 2010):  Pserimos belongs to the province of Kalymnos (7nm or 13 km) so there are several schedules from Kalymnos every day during the summer (daily trips, taxi boats, excursions to different small islands…) you can also take the regular boat Maniai which makes trips to Pserimos every day all year long. This boat leaves opposite from “Olympic hotel” in Pothia around 9.00 and return to Kalymnos around 17.30 .