The main settlement on the island is the port town of '' ' Kálamos ' '' ( pop . 454 ) on the east coast of the island . A regular ferry service connects the island to Mytikas on the mainland . Episkopi ( pop . 42 ) is the only other inhabited village on the island along with Kastro . The village of Kefali , also known by its Venetian name Porto Leone , was abandoned following the 1953 Ionian earthquake . The main church is still in use and still houses the sacred image of the virgin Mary that is also considered a miracle worker . The church and the image celebrate twice a year ( one on 30 June and the other on 15 August ) . A religious celebration on that day is preceded and followed by traditional celebrations with folk music . People from the island and all the surrounding area come to attend
1953 Ionian earthquake
1953 Ionian earthquake
Kalamos (island)