Hora
(capital) is a pretty authentic cycladic town with, where its white washed houses are built around the centre of the castle which divides the capital into two settlements: Messa Kastro (Inner Castle) and Exo Kastro (Outer Castle). These settlements are also called Palio Horio (Old Village) and Neo Horio (New Village). In Hora there is a small museum and some beautiful churches. Panagia Evangelistria, the cathedral church, is just outside the north walls of the castle (built in 1614). Taxiarhis (built in 1670), and Chrisostomos (built in 1680) are worth a visit. The views of the port, and the nearby islands are superb, giving an impression of a white painting with deep blue background.

Villages
Psathi, is a little pretty port (where ferries dock) with a beach restaurant, a couple of tavernas, a bar and a information center.

Goupa is a pretty small hemlet near Psathi with good beach and a couple of tavernas.

Excursions-Places of interest
The ruined Venetian castle (built by Marco Sanudo) is within an easy walking distance from Hora and situated at the highest point of the island (355m).

Ellinika (50 minutes walk or boat from Psathi) is the main archaeological site of the island. At the bottom of the sea in the nearby Koftou beach are the remains of Ancient Kimolos. Near Kambana beach are the remains of Mycenaean Tombs.