Sightseeing in Milos
Below are some of the most interesting spots to visit in Milos: The village of Adamas, where Hotel Semiramis is located, as well as the beaches of Achivadolimni, Paliochori and Tsigrado, the cave of Papafrangas, the luminous, white rocks of Sarakiniko and the remarkable landscape of the cove of Kleftiko.
Achivadolimni
The
longest beach in Milos, with white and golden
sand and tamarisk trees for shade. Achivadolimni
beach is located right across the bay from
Adamas, and is best visited when the winds blow
from the south.
Adamas
Adamas
is the seaport of Milos and the largest village
of the island. Adamas (or Adamandas) features
most of the lodging establishments, restaurants
and entertainment spots of Milos, as well as two
beautiful beaches: Lagada beach on the west part
of town, and the blue-flag Papikinou beach on
the sprawling eastern part of the village.
Kleftiko
The
famous cove of Kleftiko (=Bandits' Lair) is an
old, pirates' hide-out on the southwest tip of
Milos. Kleftiko is characterized of a rugged
landscape including several caves and is the
destination of most sailboat and Round-of-Milos
daily cruises during the summer.
Paliochori
Paliochori
on the south coast of Milos is widely regarded
as the best beach of the island. Divided in 3
sections, the beach of Paliochori consists of
dark sand and small pebbles with crystal-clear
waters, and a colorful, volcanic landscape
shaped by sulphur and iron oxides.
Papafrangas
Named
after a Catholic priest, the cave of Papafrangas
is actually a couple of caves by the water,
possibly used as pirate hide-outs centuries ago.
There is a small beach, and the two caves are
interconnected by an underpass.
Sarakiniko
Sarakiniko,
named after Saracen pirates who used it as a
hide-out, is a remarkable, mile-long location on
the north coast of Milos. The barren landscape
of Sarakiniko, characterized by luminous,
water-shaped and wind-swept white rocks, caves
and little or no vegetation is one of the most
popular sightseeing spots of the island.
Tsigrado
Tsigrado
is a popular small beach on the south coast of
Milos that is rather difficult to access, but
once you negotiate the rugged path to the beach,
you'll be rewarded with sparkling white sand and
beautiful, azure waters.
