Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ACCOMMODATION
Andréas
T
22870 41262,
W
andreas-rooms.gr.
Villa
complex at the western edge of Pollónia with triple studios,
stunning views and easy access to the quiet neighbouring
bay, plus its own boat,
Perseas
, bookable for trips and
fishing expeditions to near
by i
islands. Help yourself to
vegetables from the garden.
€60
Kapetán Tásos
T
22870 41287,
W
kapetantasos.gr.
One of the more luxurious options in the quay area that has
been fully renovated; the “superior” suites are as big as a
two-bedroom flat. Free transfers, wi-fi,
, mi
ni-gym and
optional breakfast until 2pm. April-Oct.
€110
6
EATING AND DRINKING
Ì
Armenáki
Pollónia
T
22870 41061.
Claiming never
to use anything frozen and nothing but olive oil, this is one
of the best restaurants on Mílos, packed day and night, so it
is wise to make a reservation. Its fish casseroles (€12) and
seafood pasta go down well with its diligently chosen
white wines.
April-Oct daily noon-late.
Yialós
Pollónia
T
22870 41208.
Small but stylish
restaurant with a well-thought-out menu and a wide
range of seafood and fish dishes. Try the fish soup, or
crab (€18), and follow that with an imaginative dessert
such as caramelized strawberries.
April-Oct daily
noon-midnight.
Kímolos
Of the three islands of the coast of Mílos, only rugged, scenic
KÍMOLOS
is inhabited.
Volcanic like Mílos, it profits from its geology and used to export chalk (
kimolía
in
Greek) until the supply was exhausted. Bentonite is still extracted locally, and the fine
dust of this clay is a familiar sight on the northeastern corner of the island, where mining
still outstrips fishing and farming as an occupation. Apart from the inhabited southeast,
the rest of the island is a nature reserve, which explains the lack of surfaced roads.
Even in August Kímolos isn't swamped by visitors. Just as well, since, although there
are around 450-odd beds on the whole island, there is little in the way of other
amenities. There is only one bus, no car or motorbike rental (rent your vehicle from
Mílos) and few restaurants. Those visitors who venture here come for the tranquillity
and for trekking in pristine nature.
ARRIVAL AND INFORMATION
KÍMOLOS
By ferry
Whether you arrive from Adhámas or from
Pollónia on Mílos (see p.375), you'll dock at the tiny port of
Psáthi. Ferry tickets for onward journeys - unless bought in
advance up in Hóra (see below) - are only sold an hour or
so before the arrival of the boat. Larger ferries call briefly on
their way to and from Adhámas, but the best option for
Mílos is the ferry
Panagia Faneromeni
(
T
22870 51184,
W
kimolos-link.gr) that serves Pollónia (see opposite).
Destinations
Folégandhros (2 weekly; 1hr); Kýthnos (2-5
weekly; 3hr 30min); Mílos, Adhámas (2-8 weekly; 1hr);
Mílos, Pollónia (7 daily; 20min); Santoríni (2 weekly; 3hr);
Sérifos (2-5 weekly; 2hr 30min); Sífnos (2-5 weekly; 2hr);
Síkinos (2 weekly; 1hr 30min).
Travel agents
There are two shipping agencies, both
highly reputable: Kimolos Travel (
T
22870 51219) and
Maganiotis (
T
22870 51000).
Services
There is one bank and one ATM in Hóra; the
island's post office is in the west of the village.
GETTING AROUND
By bus
There is one regular bus in high season to Hóra
(8-10 daily; 10min) from the port as well as connecting
with the ferries.
On foot
The capital, Hóra, can be reached on foot in about
thirty minutes from the port. Other destinations around the
island are on paths that are 2-3 hours on foot from Hóra.
Hóra
Dazzlingly white
HÓRA
(known locally as Horió) is perched on the ridge above Psáthi
behind a few old windmills overlooking the bay. The magnificent, two-gated, sixteenth-
century
kástro
was built against marauding pirates. The perimeter houses are still intact
and inhabited, though its heart is a jumble of ruins except for the small church of
Christós
(1592) and the chapel of the island's own saint
Ayía Methodhía
, beatified in
