On this excursion we invite you to step back in time with us. A short drive from the harbour takes us to Sarakiniko, an inlet of pure white stone sculpted by volcanic eruptions. It is a startlingly beautiful, other worldly spot and one of the island’s many geological wonders.
It is probably one of the most photographed places in the Cyclades. We’ll walk down to the inlet so you can experience this one-of-a-kind beach and take photographs. You mightfeel as if you have landed on the moon.
You can peer down into clear turquoise waters and you may see adventuroustourists swimming and snorkeling in the caves at the bottom of the ravine. You may be tempted to join them but there won’t be any time!
Our nextstop along the picturesque coastroad is the cobblestone streets and alleys of Plaka, a classic Cycladic village of white stone houses and bougainvillea flowers 250 meters above the Aegean.
We’ll stroll through the village to admire its traditional architecture and its stunning view of the sea, and you’ll have time to sample homemade delicacies at the local pastry shops. Very close to Plaka we’ll make a stop to admire from above the ruins of ancient Melos and its Roman amphitheatre which is cut into the rocky slope of the hill near the ancient agora. There you’ll see large Dorian walls and column fragments. The marble amphitheatre, fully restored in 2015,still includesseven intactrows of seats and offers a lovely view of the bay. We will have the chance to visit the spot where the Venus de Milo, now residing in the Louvre in Paris, was discovered in 1820.
The last stop is the award-winning Mining Museum which brings together our theme of stepping back in time. The mining history of the island and the fascinating exhibits telling the story gives you an understanding of how the rich geology of Milos has shaped it. You will also see the materials that are still excavated from the island and where we find them in everyday life.