Then it is up anchor and on to the island of Kalymnos, which is known as the Sponge Island. On arrival you can visit The Sponge Factory, this is your opportunity to purchase a real genuine Greek Sponge. You then have plenty of time to look around Porthia the capital of Kalymnos, then you re-board the Katerina for the 1 hour trip Pserimos where you can swim in the clear blue sea.