The picturesque and quiet islet of Telendos has many beautiful sandy beaches and secluded coves. Boats come and go to Telendos from Myrties Telendos can be reached by regular caique service and you can visit this small island, which was formed when an earthquake sunk the valley in between. The islet of Telendos lies on the west coast of Kalymnos, opposite the settlement of Myrties, and it is surrounded by quiet, picturesque clear-water beaches. It is believed that Kalymnos and Telendos were once one until a large earthquake in 535 BC separated them along with the ancient town of Pothaia. You can visit the ruins of the ancient dorian temple of Pothaia.