Steve, Mart, Stu and Nick juggled their chunky breakfast crockery around in a tired, wordless way on the too small shiny wooden table. The Greek island of Kalymnos in the Dodecanese at the end of April might not be the best for climbers but was proving to be great walking weather. Continue reading ARTICLE: Wild Kalymnos walking

Explore quiet northern Kalymnos. Discover a tiny sandy bay, a huge cave adorned with tufa and stalactites and another view-laden ridge walk through fragrant, spiky garrigue and vibrant spring flowers. This walk is accessible by public bus. Distance: 9.2km Height gain: 470m (for optional extension to Emborios add 2.5km, minimal extra height gain and loss) Continue reading KALYMNOS FLOWER WALKS: Skalia to Sikati Cave and back via a ridge walk.