Milos Destinations

Klima village is very famous in Milos. The reason, it’s because it attracts people to have a closer look at “Sirmata”.

”Sirmata” are two-floor colourful fisherman houses. The first floor is decorated on the outside, with vivid colours of blue, red and orange where the fishers live with their families. On the down floor they used it as storage of their boats. They protected them there from the bad weather.

Now, these fisherman houses are used as Air bnb’s for tourists. The way to go there by car is a bit unstable.

In 1820, on a field in Klima village, a farmer dug up a statue.

What was it? It was the “Aphrodite. The Goddess of beauty in Greek Mythology. Because it was founded in MIlos, they named it “Aphrodite of Milos.”

After the discovery, they put up a sign to recognize the area that the statue found. It is historically important for the statue and as well for the area.

A copy of this statue is now in the Archaeological Museum of Milos. The original statue is in the Louvre Museum. Klima has many taverns to enjoy the greek gastronomy and it is worth it to see the sunset from this place.

Arkoudes it’s the plural word for the word bear (the animal). Arkoudes are a group of rocky islets located off the coast of Milos, near Plathiena beach, on the northern part of the island.

The rocks appear to show an opening mouth, a nose, eyes, ears and a body that look rather like bears, hence their name. They also say that if you see from a different angle it looks like a rabbit too! Arkoudes rocks are about 20 feet high (closer to the size of a bear) and they are abrupt and sharp.You can only see them by boat as they are not accessible to walk there.

The Cape Vani, it’s a historically important landscape in Milos and it is the northest part of the island. It is located 25km northwest of the port Adamantas.

Vani used to be a volcanic crater under the sea. It is famous because of its abandoned manganese mining, started in 1898. Because of the minings, the ground is composed of fine orange sand. The landscape it’s completed from a huge rock formation vertically cut, with horizontal layers in black and ruby ​​colour.

In the area, you will find old tunnels, caves, ruins of buildings near the mine and a large opening at the edge of the cape.Vani is also known between the locals as “bacon” because of the similarities in the colour with bacon. (!)

Tip: There is a small path that leads to a beach with colourful stones.

Kalogries beach is a very small quiet beach in Milos. In the past it used to be THE place for sailors and fishers. The legend says that it got its name from nuns wandering around the area and the seafarers were seeing them. The special thing about this place is the impressive volcanic rock formations around it and the waters are crystal clear. The port of the area is considered windless and the waters are shallow.

Sykia it’s a magical cave in Milos. The special thing about this cave is that it is open on the top and the reflection of the sun goes inside, making it a wonderful spectacle. The cave it’s 5 meters high and 20 meters wide.

The top part collapsed, with the result of creating a”hole” on the top of the cave where you can see the sky. The name of this place in Greek, means, “Fig tree”. It got it because very close to the open-top cave there is a fig tree.

Sykia cave is only accessible by boat. Some big boats can’t access the cave inside but you will go as close as possible to see this impressive phenomenon. On the inside of the cave there is a small corner of pebbles and rocks that look like a tiny strip of a beach.

(!) The water in the cave is deep and cold and the colours are a mix of transparent green and blue.

While cruising around Milos, you will meet on the southwest tip “Kleftiko”. Kleftiko it’s one of the most beautiful rock formations not only for Greece but for the whole Mediterranean sea. It is the most photogenic place and the trademark landscape of Milos.

It is also known as the “Sea Meteora” by Greeks. Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries. Kleftiko, it is only accessible by boat and you will love it for sure.

Kleftiko is a cove, where old pirates used to hide. The name in english means Bandits’ Lair. The name Kleftiko comes mainly from the old days, when the pirates operating in the Aegean used its bays as a base, setting up carts on the unsuspecting ships that passed through the area and looting them. Its natural caves offered safe shelter from the difficult weather conditions that prevailed in the sea area, mainly protecting the ships from the strong winds of the Aegean.You cannot claim to have seen Milos island if you haven’t visited Kleftiko at least once.

Agathia beach is a place where not many people go by land. The road is very unstable and dangerous for cars. The good thing is that you can access it by boat and with the Trinity cruise you will have the time to swim there. If you are a person who loves the private space to swim and relax it is the most ideal place. If you want some shadow here there are only 2-3 trees. The beach is long with shallow waters, it is windless and it has light colored sand.

To access it by the road you have to pass by the monastery of Saint Marina and turn on the right in the second cross you will meet on the way.

Saint Demetrius beach got its name from the nearby small church. This place it’s ideal to have the perfect view of the village Plaka. It is another beach you can only access by boat and thanks to Trinity you can go. The church nearby was built around the 19th century.

Along the way of this beach you can see many plants that combine a beautiful view of clear waters and nature. The beach here is good for a romantic getaway.

Excellent beach under the caldera of the volcano, accessible only by boat. Sandy without stones and clear turquoise waters. Gerakas has huge sand slides, formed by Perlite which make it the main attraction of the area.

Gerakas has a volcano on the beach. The volcano of “Saint Kyriaki”. If you get close to there you will still see the steam coming up! If you go inside the caves there you will feel sooo hot like you are burning in a pot. The landscape is impressive and original.

One small tip about this place is that the water is super-deep up to the very “beach”. You literally sort of climb up to the beach. So, having in mind that the boat will probably park far away from the beach, if you are not a good swimmer, don’t try to reach the right coast, because you will get tired.

This is the northest beach of the island. From a geographical perspective, Trachilas is the remnant of one of the two big extinct volcanoes on Milos (the other one is Tsigrado mentioned before). When you get very close you will realise that the beach is very stony.

Gerontas, was the favourite beach of foreigners who came to Milos from the 60’s and 70’s. The main characteristic of this beach, isa rock that is in the middle of the sea and a natural inside the rocks which connect it to the sea. Gerontas.It is near an old quarry. (Milos is full of that as you may realise)

Gerontas in Greek means “ Old man” Funny how Greeks give names to the places right? Many people who already visited Milos in reviews say that this is one of the most beautiful beaches of the south part in Milos. And who can blame them if it already has the reputation since the 60’s?

Located right next to Firiplaka, Tsigrado is a small sandy cove with crystal water. Going down this beach is a bit difficult as visitors have to pass through a rocky passage to get there. If you are an adventurous soul you can go there by land (except the Trinity cruise) to climb down the wooden ladder with the rope.

The surrounding environment with the rocky cliffs is impressive and the waters are shallow. There, you can explore the many caves, natural arches, secluded inlets, and cliff jumps.

In its both sides there are caves to explore asn the bottom of the sea it is definitely worth it to. Sooo, get ready with your snorkelling equipment.

Let’s go now to a small historical trip about this place. Many years ago a steep, dazzling white sand dune used to lead all the way down to the water. Sand residues from the nearby Imerys (formerly S&B) plant had been disposed of here, thereby creating one of the most idyllic beaches on Milos.

Now, however, it doesn’t look like that. A large part of the sand has been swept away by the surf in the winter, so you have to climb the wooden ladder mentioned before.

There is a perlite mine operated by the mining company Imerys along with Trachilas.

Prasa is a great getaway if you want to avoid the crowds of other beaches that are in Milos. Prassa is, maybe, the best beach on the island of Kimolos when it comes to scenery. Close by, one can find the quarries where chalk used to be excavated.

The white colour of the chalk gives the waters of Prasa beautiful shades of blue and turquoise.Prassa is located about 6 kilometres east of Chora, in Kimolos. Read below, more about Kimolos, the place where it’s like a snowy fairytale, but in summertime!

While on your cruise you will explore so many different landscapes and wonderful beaches. In your way there is a small surprise. Not only are you exploring Milos but you will see another hidden gem in the Aegean sea. Kimolos! Kimolos is a quiet island with special beauty. It is also volcanic.

Of course, as well as almost all places in Greece, its name has a special meaning. Kimolos got its name from the word kimolia. Kimolia is chalk. The chalk is basically white. So it’s Kimolos! Everywhere you look you will admire white houses, white cliffs and… just a white dream.

• In Kimolos you can do different kinds of activities for all types of people.
• You can do a hike to an enormous cliff having the shape of a mushroom (!)
• Explore the village of Kimolos through the picturesque alleys and find out the Castle of Kimolos
• Eat delicious Greek food. Yummy moussaka, fresh ice cream and refreshing greek salad.
• Make a historical adventure by visiting the Archaeological Museum. You will be amazed of the Exhibits from prehistoric times to late antiquity
• Enjoy open-air cinemas and if you are lucky you might pass into a village festival. (Kimolians organise a lot of them!)
• It has a variety of options of beaches to explore. Prassa, Mavrospilia, Karas, Bonatsa, Alyki and Goupas.

During the 13th – 14th century the Venetians called Kimolos Arzandiera or Arzandarawhich, which means silver (because of the white colour of its rocks) . Ovid, a Roman poet, calls Kimolos cretosam, while referring to the Itinerarium of Antonini Augusti, who calls it Cimelos. The locals just call it “Kimolos, my paradise.” And they are not wrong about that.

Poliegos is located between Milos and Kimolos in the Aegean sea. It is the biggest uninhabited island in Greece!Here, you can find all kinds of wild nature beauty. Strange rock formations that have been sculpted over time into the sea, impressive caves to explore, magical turquoise waters in all shades of blue and volcanic hills.

Poliegos has some idyllic beaches that private yachts go to soak up some sun and dive into the pure waters of Poliegos.

Some of those are: Kato Myrsini, Pano Myrsini, Galazia Nera, Ammura, Panagia and Hochlakia.

• Poliegos is an ancient place that was “the apple of contention” for Milos and Kimolos. From 338 BC until today the island belongs to Kimolos.
• The island is protected by the Natura 2000 network as an important habitat, while here the Mediterranean monk-monk seal gives birth.(Maybe you are lucky and see some).
• Poliegos hosts some other animal friends too. Rare or even endangered species of flora and fauna, like special kinds of snakes, blue lizards, falcons, sparrows and ibex.
• Poliegos is considered inhabitant but hear this…According to locals of nearby islands until 1972 the island had 14 inhabitants, who mainly engaged in animal livestock, while even earlier it was reported that 170 people lived there.At the moment two people live there to take care of the monastery and the animals. Enjoy your trip in Poliegos and If you are lucky, you will see carefree ibex walking on some of the beaches.

Sarakiniko, as you read before it’s a lunar scenery you will feel for sure you are the protagonist in a dream!

Rock formations were created by several layers of sea and land organisms’ fossils on the volcanic rock over several millennia. The wind and sea then sculpted the rocks that were created by the fossil layering into the bizarre and otherworldly shapes that make Sarakiniko unique. Wave erosion has created caves along the coast.

It is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the Aegean. Don’t miss the fact that it is also photogenic and when you google photos of Milos in Google or Instagram, the first thing you will see it’s for sure Sarakiniko. It is one of the closest things to exploring an alien planet or the surface of the moon but combined with an exotic seafront.

The Saracen pirates took refuge in these caves and the beach got its name from them.

Tip: Sarakiniko it’s also an amazing place for sunset.