Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Milos and its offshore islets are rimmed by splendid beaches in different coloured sands
and stone. Rent wheels or hire a boat to compare!
Plathiena
is a fine sandy beach north
of Plaka, and on the way you can visit fishing villages
Areti
and
Fourkovouni
.
Sarakiniko
is a must, with its snow-white rock formations and natural terraces.
On the south coast, small, golden-sanded
Provatas
feels remote but has a couple of
tavernas.
Kyriaki
is backed by otherworldy grey, rose and rust-coloured hills and has
soft, grey sand. The long taupe arch of
Paleohori
is backed by banded cliffs and has
hot
springs
.
DON'T MISS
KLIMA
Tiny Klima clings to the beach-front cliff face below Trypiti. It is the best example of
Milos'syrmata,the traditional fishermen's encampments, where the downstairs,
with brightly painted doors, are used for rough-weather boat storage, and the up-
stairs for family life. In Klima, which was orignally the port of Ancient Milos, the
homes, most still in use today, are incorporated into the rocks. Be sure to walk all
the way around the southern point to find the hidden dock.
Sights & Activities
Filakopi
RUIN
( 8am-3pm)
This ancient Minoan city in the island's northeast was one of the
earliest settlements in the Cyclades. Now it's not much more than rubble, but the seaside
setting is spectacular with cavelike rock formations all around.
Milos Diving Center
DIVING
(
22870 41296;
www.milosdiving.gr
)
Dives (from €35) and courses, based at Pollonia.
Kayak Milos
KAYAKING
( 22870 23597;
www.seakayakgreece.com
)
Organises day trips (€65 per person) and longer
expeditions.
Tours
