About Milos
Milos… An island in the Aegean sea you would love to explore. There are so many words to describe this beauty. It’s the Aphrodite’s island, the volcanic place, the pirates’ hiding place from the past. It is very unique for its different rocky formations all along the island and famous for the iconic beaches. The best way to explore it it’s by a catamaran as many beaches are better to access by the sea than from the road. Get to know more about this magical place and all the destinations on every side of the island.
When is the best time to visit Milos?
Milos is ideal for a visit from June till mid-September. Cyclades complex islands in Greece in general tend to be a bit windy. So, summer it’s the best time to avoid it and of course because Greece it’s a dreamy destination in summer.
Klima
Meet the fishers village, where back in the day, it was overwhelmed by them. You will see colourful doors, which are the entrances for their parking spots to their boats.
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Arkoudes
At the next stop you will take a look at some amazing rock formations that are called “Arkoudes” because it literally reminds you of a bear when you are looking at it!
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Cape Vani
Admire the stunning rocks of Akrotiri Vani that elevate 100 meters above sea level, leaving you breathless. Snap on your camera, this unforgettable scenery.
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Kalogries
Are you ready to swim in crystal clear waters? Kalogries has the reputation as the clearest beach in the region. The beach name originates from the beach’s quietness.
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Sykia
You have the chance to admire an open-top cave, Sykia. One of the most unique caves on the island.
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Kleftiko
It is the most famous landscape in Milos. A mysterious place where real pirates used it in the past.
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Agathia
At the west side of Milos, you will take a glimpse of a castaway’s life at Agathia beach. A protected beach, ideal if you just want to relax and be calm.
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St.Demetrius
At the west side of Milos, you will take a glimpse of a castaway’s life at Agathia beach. A protected beach, ideal if you just want to relax and be calm.
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Gerakas
Gerakas beach it’s also known as the “Hawai of Milos”. Turquoise transparent water reflected by the sun’s rays and surrounded by cliffs.
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Trachilas
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.
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Gerontas
Gerontas is located in the south-west part of Milos. A scenery surrounded by dark grey sand.
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Tsigrado
Tsigrado has a semi-challenging crevice to access the beach. To access it by land you have to climb down a mini cliff where there is a rope and a ladder.
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Prasa
Prasa is probably the most picturesque beach in Kimolos. Swim in turquoise waters, and incredible soft white sand.
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Kimolos
It is the most famous landscape in Milos. A mysterious place where real pirates used it in the past.
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Poliegos
A wild landscape with clear waters and unique colour contrast of the cliffs. Here you can meet beloved friends…Goats!
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Myrsini
Myrsini beach is a small paradise in Polyaigos island. It has spectacle coves and relaxing here while having this view is the best you can do.
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Sarakiniko
What are the chances that you will ever get to go to the moon? The sand is like a white talc powder, extremely soft and bright white in color.
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FUN FACTS ABOUT MILOS
A statue of Greek Goddess Aphrodite was discovered in a field in Milos in 1820. It was discovered by a farmer and the original one it’s now in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. A replica of it, it’s in the Archaeological Museum of Milos that was gifted from the French government (!)
Milos and its Cycladic neighbours are part of the “South Aegean Volcanic Arc”. This Arc extends between Turkey and mainland Greece (almost 500 km). It was created when the African tectonic plate moved under the Aegean Sea.
Milos has natural and mineral resources such as perlite, Bentonite, a little amount of Kaolin, and pozzolana. These minerals are gathered in Milos through mine techniques, and they are exported to other countries in the world. In ancient times, millstones, sulphur, gypsum, and barite used to be mined here. You can see some of the old mines around the island
In your Milos “taste adventure” don’t forget to try some delicious food and pies.
Order:
ladeniés (it is oil-made)
tireniés (a pie usually filled with cheese)
Domatokeftedes, (tomato fritters)
Pitaradakia ( another delicious form of pies)
Fried fresh Calamari (squid)
Village salad ( with yummy feta cheese)
Cuttlefish on pasta
Grilled octopus
Orange, olive, cypress, tamarisk, juniper and arbutus are the ideal fruits to try fresh from the field as they are the main crops in the island. Vines, cotton and barley are also well grown crops for other materials
If you want more historical adventures, visit the Catacombs of Tripiti Village, that discovered my archaeologists in 1844.
There are 3 interconnected underground catacombs that used to be Christian cemeteries during Roman times and a place of worship and refuge for Christians who were persecuted by the Romans.The catacombs are 150 metres above sea level.
NOTE: To get there, you have to climb a steep hill to get to the catacombs where a guard can take you on a brief guided tour. From there, you can take in a lovely view of the sea.
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