Aegean Villas
Welcome you to Kalymnos
The world renowned island of traditional sponge harvesting. Following WW2 this was the only Greek sponge trade business that survived and thrived. The island’s particular landscape makes it a favourable destination for alternative tourism: climb giant vertical rocks, explore centuries - old ship wrecks that lie in the sea-bed, discover enchanting caves; and visit wonderful beaches and picturesque island villages. That’s what Kalymnos is all about. A destination offering more than you can imagine!
Healthcare and Safety
THE TEAM
Kalymnos, the famous climbing destination, that everybody visits over and over again, had been watched over by a bunch of people who lived on the island and offered their help voluntarily in climbing accidents. In 2013, Kalymnos Rescue Team was formed by many of these people among many more, in order to cover, voluntarily, as better as they can every climbing accident that might occur on the island.
Main duties
Their main purpose is to aid in any accident concerning climbing or other activities that take place on land and in rough areas that medical care cannot reach easily, as in trekking paths around the island.
To achieve that, the team has directed it’s training into three basic fields: 1) climbing skills 2) rescue techniques 3) first aid skills.
Healthcare
The Vouvaleio General Hospital of Kalymnos is near Pothia and will be at your disposal in case you need medical assistance while you are on the island. The outpatient clin ics (First Aid) operate 24 hours|7 days for emergency incidents. The outpatient clinics do not operate on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
In hospital grounds operate also -on daily basis- regular outpatient clinics with the following specialties: Pathology, Surgery, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pneumology, Nephrology, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Dentistry, General Medicine, Physiotherapy and Psychology.
The hospital has also an ambulance that can transfer patients from/ to its premises. In case of an emergency requiring transportation from specialized hospital staff, call on 22430 22166.
