The white earth that fed the island.
The story
Kimolos takes its name from chalk. Generations worked the white faces of the quarries, dust in their hair, songs to move the day along.
Historical background
Kaolin and bentonite extraction peaked in the 20th century.
Did you know?
- 'Cimolian earth' was exported in antiquity as a cleansing agent.
Visiting tips
View from the marked viewpoints; the faces are unstable.
Accessibility information
Dirt roads, no facilities.
🧩 Autism-friendly notes
Open space but strong glare.
