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Eleni Sailboat for the win !! - Sailing Milos

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Eleni Sailboat for the win !!

Thank you to Maria and the Eleni team for providing the most amazing experience out at sea. We were sailed around Milos, Maria provided us with a history of the island and we were fed the most delicious food all day long. We also drank wine and listened to good music all the while. This was one of our most favourite experiences of our entire trip. My wife and I hope to visit again soon.

The tour was great - you get to see the whole island of Milos, including a very nice stop at Poliegos - crystal clear water without the crowds. Boat wasn’t crowded at all, we had plenty of space to lay down and it was easy to move around. Our guide was very passionate about Milos and gave many explanations. She was very generous taking pictures and even underwater videos (they give a DVD at the end of the trip). It was a friendly and authentic experience and I would highly recommend!

We had a (different) boat tour scheduled for our time in Milos. The day before, we were notified they had to cancel due to high winds & they suggested we call Eleni Sailboat Tours (as they were a larger boat, they would still be touring). I called them and Maria indeed got us on their tour. She was fabulous and so communicative about everything we needed to know! (Excellent customer service!) Our day was fantastic (& dare I say even better than what I was expecting from the other tour company!) our guide, Dora, knew so very much about the island, the beaches, the geological landscape of the island... We stopped several times to swim and snorkel, all the while Dora was taking pictures (including many underwater shots) for a dvd we would receive at the end of the tour (& INCLUDED in our tour price)! And they kept us fed with delicious food the entire day!!! Run, don’t walk, to book this tour! It was a highlight of our trip!!!

Many thanks to Eleni's sailboat team for making this cruise so wonderful !!!! Dora , Maria and everyone were so wonderful, smily and great with all the information given during the visit. We had food, drinks (including Ouzo), a cd with pictures of all of us taken during our cruise, all included in the price. Awesome swimming spots !!!! MILOS island is wonderful !

Dora and the boat crew are so nice ! She explains us everything about her island and gives good tips. Great day and good meal, we loved it ! Un joli tour de bateau autour de l'île de Milos, foncez !

The approach of Maria who has the role of promoting the yacht services and generally assists with everything needed, was very naturalistic & effortless in comparison with some barkers nearby who made us feel uncomfortable. She provided us with accurate and complete information, so we were immediately convinced to participate in the boat cruise the following day. We not gonna share almost anything about the tour in order to allow you experience the simple beauty of an unexpected journey. The point of our cruise was Dora - our lovely hostess who is passionate in people and services and she has a unique way to bring all travelers into the adventure! Thank you for the memories!!

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Milos Boat Tours – How To Choose The Perfect Milos Sailing Tour For You

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Updated on May 2nd, 2024

Taking a sailing tour around Milos is the perfect way to see the highlights of this beautiful Greek Island. After all, you cannot miss world-famous Kleftiko, Sarakiniko beach & your chance to swim in the crystal blue water! Here is all the information you need to find the best Milos boat tour for you. “

Milos Island, Cyclades, Greece

In August 2018, I visited Milos Island as part of a Greek Island-hopping holiday . It was my second time on this beautiful island but on this occasion, I truly fell in love with it. The day I spent on a sailing tour was definitely my highlight. I am keen to share the reasons why this should not be missed on any holiday around the Greek archipelago.

If you fancy doing a similar trip, then don’t miss my First Timer’s Guide to Greek Island-Hopping.

Milos is one of the most dramatic islands in the Cyclades due to its volcanic heritage. This has created a 125km coastline full of different minerals, rock formations, multicoloured cliffs & over 70 beaches. In addition, you will find crystal clear waters of all shades of blue & green. As you explore Milos it delivers an impressive geology lesson. However, it is generally one of the smaller and quieter islands in the Cyclades & there are far fewer tourists than many of its more famous neighbours like Santorini , Paros , Naxos & Mykonos.

For a detailed itinerary, check out my guide on the 21 Best Things to Do in Milos .

A Milos boat tour is highly recommended to see the best coastal features of the island & the beaches that are inaccessible by any other means. It also allows you the opportunity to swim in the idyllic small bays with crystal clear turquoise waters.”

Milos Boat Tours – How To Choose The Perfect Milos Sailing Tour For You

All are not created equal.

This was the 2nd time I’d visited Milos & also my second boat tour. On my first, we spent a day on the water but only actually discovered half of the island. The way out to Kleftiko was beautiful with the sun shining. We had plenty of opportunities for tanning on the deck while admiring the island from afar. We stopped for lunch at a restaurant & then headed back the same way.

When the guide came out in her thermals & waterproof jacket we were confused. All we had was our beach clothes. The rest of our tour friends took shelter under the canopy. The only seats left for my sister & me were at the front where we were lashed by waves for the full journey home.

We only had a towel to huddle under to protect us which ended up soaking wet & cold. I thought the trip home would never end but we kept our spirits high & took our soaking bodies straight to the bar for a hot Irish coffee on our return to warm up!”

So, when my friend suggested repeating the experience, I was sceptical….

If you would like to book a boat tour in Milos, Greece, below are a few options:

How Do You Choose Your Boat?

After my second tour, I was so blown away by the beauty of the island that I decided to dedicate a whole blog post to the day alone. As a result, I have created the list below to help you when selecting your tour. The day is not cheap so it’s important that you feel you are getting your money’s worth.

Half or Full Island?

I have done both & can categorically say that Milos is so beautiful with amazing geology that it is well worth taking the full island tour if you can.

Half-Day or Full-Day Trip?

As with my previous experience, some tours go around half the island & stop for a sit-down lunch. This means that you will often go out slowly & see the sites but return quickly. The better option is that if you have a full day, use it to see the whole island.

When to Go?

Ask all the questions & book as soon as you arrive on the island. That way you get the best choice & the sellers will recommend the best day for the wind (which can impact where you start, which direction you head, half or full island). Whatever they say about the best day, take their advice if possible. The boat tours will also get booked up more quickly at weekends.

What Else Is On Offer?

Make sure you note all the extras. Many Milos boat tours offer underwater photos, unlimited bar, masks & snorkels. Also, ask about the number of people on the boat as some may be very crowded.

Which Type of Boat?

Tourist boats can be 2-tier & very overcrowded. If you opt for a yacht there are likely to be fewer people & if you do, go for a newer vessel rather than an older one (advice we were given by a local).

Ask a few people before you decide. The attitude of the sellers will often give you a steer as to how the tour is likely to be & cheaper does not often mean better. The boats get back to the harbour after 7pm & this is when they do their selling. Take your time to look around & speak to the vendors so you can more easily see what type of vessel you’ll be travelling in.

If you would like to book your perfect Milos boat experience, check out my personally curated list of activities HERE .

Which Boat Did I Choose?

We stayed at Hotel Eleni , very close to the port in Adamas & I could not recommend it highly enough. The hotel is run by Eleni herself who is the most adorable, enthusiastic & helpful person you could wish for on reception! Apart from a lovely clean room & great outside terrace, the breakfasts were amazing (a huge array of options for only €7.50 per person). After doing our research at the port we came home to ask Eleni for her advice. She showed us the boat which was run by her husband & son, named after her. She told us which would be the best day to go & called to reserve our places.

All we knew was that if the boat had the same level of attention to detail as its namesake then it would be a fantastic experience. They did not disappoint us!”

What To Expect

Sailboat “Eleni” was a 57-foot sailing yacht which held 25 – 36 people. As such it was one of the larger boats of its kind operating in Milos. When we were there it didn’t feel too full & there was plenty of space for those who wanted to enjoy the sun or shelter in the shade. When I visited, the tour was €90 per person (cash only), payable on the day (prices may change so please check before going). We started the tour at 9.30am from Adamas port & arrived back at 7pm. The crew were excellent & we were well looked after, informed, fed & entertained by our excellent guides Palmeta & George.

The extras on the tour included the use of masks for swimming (no snorkels) & photos taken by Palmeta throughout the day with a GoPro. This included underwater pictures, all provided on a CD at the end of the day. For all others, this meant returning to the port after 10pm to pick it up. As we were staying at Eleni’s place, they were delivered to our door!

The food throughout the day cruise was all freshly prepared & delicious. It included pre-breakfast (cake), breakfast (sandwich), pre-lunch (bread & salami), lunch (pasta with tuna & tomato sauce), ice cream & as much wine, ouzo, soft drinks & water as you cared to drink. As long as they know a day before they can also provide a vegetarian option.

What Are The Highlights of a Milos Boat Tour?

During the full-day Milos boat tour, we saw mineral mines, catacombs, colourful fishing villages, the best Milos beaches (some only accessible by climbing down a ladder or swimming to them), pirate caves, rocks of all colours of the rainbow, abandoned villages and sea bluer & clearer than you can really believe is natural. Here are my favourite spots not to be missed:

1. Catacombs

The catacombs are the first place we passed & are carved out of the pumice stone cliffs in caves 150m above the surface of the sea. They have been deemed the most ancient monument of Christianity & used as a cemetery from the end of the 2nd century BC. They are second only to the catacombs of Rome. You can also visit these from the land which sounds like an interesting trip.

Klima is a fishing village with a collection of cottages, all painted brightly, with the sea lapping against them.

It’s very picturesque & if you’re lucky like we were you will also see the men casting their nets as you pass. The good thing is you get to see Klima on the way in & way out so 2 chances to photograph this beautiful spot.”

I would also recommend a visit on foot/bus/car as a walk along by the cottages is stunning. You can read more towards the end of this post.

Vani has rainbow-coloured rocks rising sharply out of the water due to the plethora of minerals that the cliffs contain. For this reason, it used to be a focus for mining activity & you can still see the remnants of this on the side of the cliff. As you round the cape, they take you really close to the rocks, so you get an impression of how deep the cliffs soar through the water. Here the sea is a beautiful, clear green colour – absolutely spectacular!

4. Sikia Cave

The area of Sikia Cave is stunning due to the volcanic nature of the island. Black obsidian cliffs lie on top of the white rock. Sikia Cave & beach is only accessible by boat, or swimming. A fig tree stands above the hole where the roof of the cave collapsed & the cave is named after this.

Unfortunately, due to the size of our boat, Eleni couldn’t enter. We could see a few smaller boats which had negotiated their way in. It’s an interesting location, even without being able to go inside…but there’s plenty of beautiful things to explore on this island!

5. Kleftiko

World-famous Kleftiko is one of the highlights of the day & any Milos boat tour. It is the most photographed spot on the island. Here we got a chance to stop & have a swim in the beautiful turquoise water that surrounds the white rock archway.

The caves here were once a refuge for pirates & if I was a pirate, I could happily hide in this gorgeous spot forever!”

We borrowed masks from the boat, so we could see the rocks under the pristine waters. The fish were swimming under us & we were mesmerised by the ripples in the sandy bed as we swam through the caves.

6. Tsigrado

Although on the boat tour we did not get to this beach, I loved the concept of it. The beach is only accessible if you climb over the cliff & lower yourself down by a ladder & rope. Once there it is clearly a popular place to be & apparently also has a small café.

This was one of my favourite beaches in Milos & is again only accessible by boat. We stopped & took up the opportunity to swim there through the crystal-clear water. The boat provides fins & floats if you aren’t a confident swimmer, but we decided to go without. Once on the beach, it is formed of gravel & is a beautiful spot to sit & enjoy the views.

Beware that the gravel has a strong attraction to getting stuck in your bikini & I spent a good 10 minutes to clear mine after a short sit on the beach as the waves lapped my legs!”

Once empty, its great people watching to see the realisation as others stand up to assess the contents of theirs:-)!

8. Polyaigos

Polyaigos is a small island just off Milos with orange & white rocks, forming a dramatic backdrop to the waters which challenge to be the bluest I have seen anywhere. Even I couldn’t believe how filtered & photoshopped the pictures looked without any work & how almost unnatural the colour of the sea is here.

It’s a very inviting swim & a great place to take advantage of the underwater camera with the pristine waters & excellent visibility.

9. Glaronisia Islets

Spectacular & breathtaking are 2 words that sprung to mind as we approached these rocks, looking striped as the formations show their volcanic origins.

Through the impact of great pressure, the rock has shaped into long thin hexagonal columns. They soar from the water to create an otherworldly landscape.”

Apparently, you can only view a similar phenomenon in Tasmania. To me, it resembled a much smaller version of the Giants Causeway in Ireland.

10. Sarakiniko

Sarakiniko Beach is made of volcanic white rock which has been eroded by the wind & waves. It literally looks like marble or the surface of the moon. As we passed on the boat brave souls were jumping from the higher rocks into the sea, performing to their audience across the water.

We also visited on foot, taking the bus. Yet another must-do on this stunning island. See below for more details.

11. Arkoudes

This was the final famous site of Milos which we passed on our way back to the port. Arkoudes is also known as “Bear Rock”.

My friend thought it looked more like a rabbit from a distance. At the right angle though, the bear-like resemblance is unmissable. ”

There is no doubt Arkoudes is an impressive sight. However, with all the other incredible formations we had seen today, it kind of paled into insignificance.

Milos is without a shadow of a doubt one of the most beautiful islands I have visited just for its stunning & varied geology. Although I love to recommend this place, please don’t feel pressured to go. I love the fact that it still feels a little less “discovered” than its more famous neighbours!

Where To Stay in Milos

Milos has many options of accommodation & I would recommend staying in Adamas. This will put you close to the busy port with its wide selection of hotels & restaurants. Obviously, my top recommendation would be Hotel Eleni but if you would like to save money then why not try Anna Zisimos? Alternatively, if you feel like totally blowing the budget then check out Arco Solium Suites .

Where else should you visit in Milos?

In terms of Milos, then I would recommend a couple of extra days to explore even more what this stunning island has to offer. My recommendations are:

Sarakiniko Beach

You will have seen this from your Milos sailing tour but it’s well worth closer inspection. We had been told that this is a ‘must-do’ when visiting Milos & I couldn’t agree more. Sarakiniko is nicknamed “Luna Beach” & it truly felt like we were walking on the moon.

The beach is made of volcanic white rock which has been eroded by the wind & waves. It literally looks like you are walking on marble.”

Take a couple of hours to explore (we arrived by bus just after 11 & left at 1pm), swim, relax & marvel at the beautiful rock formations. You can make camp for the day but there is limited actual sand & no shade.

Plaka is an inland town which is very picturesque & well worth a visit. Our first stop was to climb to the top of the Kastro, a church on top of the one very dominant hill. My advice is to get there early & go straight up. This is partly because you can avoid the intense heat & there are fewer people (we were alone). However, the main reason to go early is that it stops you from assessing how high it looks & talking yourself out of the climb (it looks way worse than it actually is!). The views from the top are well worth the effort as you take in the whole island, stunning villages & the sea surrounding Milos from this vantage point.

From Plaka, we decided it was only a 30-minute walk to get to the picturesque fishing village of Klima. In the midday sun, we started our trek, realising ½ way that it was all downhill & we would need to make it back up in the heat before we could get the bus back home.

The walk was worth it (a drive would be even better!), despite arriving very hot & with a huge sense of foreboding about the return journey.”

Once again, Klima is worth closer inspection than you are able to do from the sailing boat. As mentioned, Klima is a collection of gorgeous fishermen’s cottages, all painted brightly, with the sea lapping against them. It’s very picturesque & in , you have a welcome restaurant in the centre for some shade & a chance to cool off.

Finally, when we decided to brave the walk back up the hill, I came up with the genius plan of trying to hitch a lift & after a few unkeen drivers passed us, we struck lucky with a couple who gave us a lift all the way back to Adamas. Therefore, my advice is to think carefully before you brave the walk, knowing you may have to climb back up in the heat. Be prepared.

In conclusion…

If you haven’t got the picture yet, I love this island & one of the best ways to see everything there is to take a Milos boat tour. I hope I have been able to offer a comprehensive summary of what you need to consider when you are planning your perfect trip. Milos is one of the islands not to be missed on your Greek Island Hopping Itinerary around the Cyclades.

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26 comments.

I have never done any Greek Island hopping so it is lovely to hear about these lesser-known islands that can offer great adventures. The Eleni trip certainly fitted a lot of sights in and I would love to experience the snorkelling in that clear blue water. The last boat trip I went on was in Jamaica and involved rum which got a bit messy!! Boat trips are such a great way to sights only accessible by the water and of course, make new friends. Great photos – they really make me want to go now!

Thank you, Angela, & I’m glad I’ve sold in a trip to Milos! I understand about the rum on the Jamaican boat trip & have to admit that this one finished with plenty of white wine too…rude not to when they offered it complimentary! 😉 Sue x

I have not been to any Greek Island yet! The different unique rock formations you have described here are simply amazing. The rainbow colored rocks, the orange and white rocks and the hexagonal column structures are all wonderful. I would love to take a trip to Milos and discover these someday. Thanks for pointing this hidden gem of a place! 🙂

Thank you Jan & glad I’ve managed to add Milos to your list when you get to Greece! Sue x

I would absolutely love a boat tour like this one! And I really appreciate your advice about how to select the right boat and tour. What a beautiful island–I really need to get to Greece soon.

Thank you Wendy, glad you found the post useful & hope you can make the trip soon. Stay Safe, Sue x

Accept for the sailing part, I would love to see that with my own eyes. We did a sailing tour some years ago and ended up in a HUGE storm, huge enough that we saw the waves above the mast… scary as hell! So that makes me seasick as soon as I am on a dock.

Wow, Ann! That sound really scary & not surprised it has put you off the idea of exploring by boat. Thank you for sharing. Sue x

The irony of the whole thing is that I am working as a saleswoman… selling boats and boatequipment 😀

That’s brilliant! 🙂

Looks idyllic. It’s been years since I’ve been to Greece. Was hoping to be there last month but obviously that didn’t happen. Very interested to read about this island as know nothing about Milos Island at all and it looks quite stunning.

So sorry you had to cancel your trip, Sarah. It’s such a tough time for us travellers, I should have been in Iceland right now too. I hope you manage to get there once we can travel again & that Milos will be on your itinerary. Sue x

I’m a little be scared to begin my next round of Greek Island Hopping, because I’m fearful that once I start I’ll never stop! I visited Greece for the first time last year, and I loved it, but we’ve only visited one chain of islands, and even then, not all of them. The Greek hospitality is wonderful, and add to that the food, and the water, and the boat trips, and you have a recipe for success.

Thank you, Jay & I know just how you feel! I have done a similar trip to this 6 times now & my friend recently suggested returning & I signed up immediately! Such an amazing, beautiful & relaxing part of the world. Sue x

So lovely. It makes me want to go even more. The Greek Isles are on my list especially after watching Mama Mia 1 & 2.

Thank you, Marguerite & Mamma Mia always gets you in the mood to go to Greece! Glad I have added to the urge 😉 Sue x

Greece has been on my to-go list forever. Your post really makes me think of packing my backs right-away and head to the blue waters of Milos! What wonderful pictures. And boat tours are such a refreshing way to relax and let the breeze do its magic on our bodies.

Thank you for your comment & really pleased I fuelled your urge to visit. I hope you enjoy the island as much as I did when you get there. Sue x

Living in Crete has given wonderful opportunities to visit many of the Greek Islands (right now, I’m on the island of Kythira). Milo is certainly high on a list to visit. I have only ever heard wonderful insights about this island and you’ve provided more inspiration (not that it was needed). ? ?

Thank you, Marilyn & I’m very jealous that you have made a home in Greece. I hope you enjoy Milos as much as I do when you do make it there. Safe travels, Sue x

Thank you very much indeed Sue! as a new solo traveler this will be my first time in Greece and after reading your information definitely this is the winner ticket!!! But having only 12 days where 4 days I will be in Athens, do you think Milos for 3 days – with a full day sailing tour and Santorini for 5 days will be a good choice? or any suggestions? All the Best and Thank you again for such a great, practical, friendly and helpful blog!!! x

Thank you, Mariella! I am so excited for you to start your solo journey & Greece is a fantastic choice. If you haven’t already, please also check out my other guides & I have one on Paros & more on Milos, Naxos & Santorini still to come in future posts too. 3 days for Milos is a good amount of time & gives you a few options to get the best weather conditions to make the most of your boat trip too. Santorini for 5 days is quite some time. I’m not sure what time of year you are planning to go but in peak season it can get very busy & is also the most expensive island. Please make sure you do the walk from Fira to Oia while you’re there – it’s amazing! I would consider trying to fit 3 islands into your 8 days island hopping if you can. If you enjoy beaches then the best ones aren’t in Milos or Santorini. My recommendation for an extra would be Paros – they say it’s like Santorini but 20 years ago. Less busy but very classy & a bit more budget friendly. Naxos is great for beaches & cheaper still. Please let me know if you have any more questions – I love Greece & am always happy to help. Safe travels, Sue x

Milos has been on my radar for the past two Summers. The opportunity for me to spend a week enjoying the sights you’ve shared, will certainly be worth the wait.

Thank you Marilyn & I hope you get there soon. I love Milos!

I just got back from a trip to Greece 2 days ago which included a visit to beautiful Milos! Thanks to your blog, my friend and I did the trip around the island on the Eleni and it was one of our top 2 experiences on our trip to Greece! Just to give you an update, I booked this through Sailing Milos. It was 80 Euros for the all day trip and they took my credit card number to reserve at booking. My friend and I visited their office in Adamis the day before and the lovely Alexandra let us split the cost on each of our cards The wonderful Dora was our guide and took great care of us! She is like the Energizer bunny! They didn’t have a GoPro, so no underwater photos/video, but Dora took wonderful pictures of the guests at the Instragram spots. We had a PERFECT day on the Eleni seeing the incredible island of Milos! Thanks for the recommendation!

Thank you Margy for your update & for letting me know. I’m so glad you enjoyed your trip & that Eleni delivered once again! You are more than welcome & thank you again for the feedback. 🙂

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Η Sailing Milos είναι μία οικογενειακή επιχείρηση η οποία δημιουργήθηκε από τον Γεώργιο Μαθιουδάκη, ο οποίος έως το 1995 ήταν πλοίαρχος του Εμπορικού Ναυτικού και μετέπειτα κυβερνήτης σε εκδρομικό πλοίο που έκανε το γύρο της Μήλου.

Θέλοντας να μοιραστεί την αγάπη του για τον τόπο του, τη Μήλο, το 2003 αγόρασε το πρώτο του σκάφος, ένα παραδοσιακό ξύλινο ιστιοφόρο και ξεκίνησε να δείχνει στους επισκέπτες τους θησαυρούς του νησιού.

Η Μήλος είναι ένα ηφαιστειακό νησί, που βρίσκεται στο νοτιοδυτικότερο τμήμα των Κυκλάδων. Κατοικείται από τους προϊστορικούς χρόνους και έχει σημαντικό μεταλλευτικό πλούτο όπως οψιδιανός, μπεντονίτης, περλίτης κ.α., λόγω της ηφαιστειακής της δραστηριότητας.

Υπάρχουν περισσότερες από 70 παραλίες έτοιμες να τις εξερευνήσετε εκ των οποίων κάποιες είναι προσβάσιμες από την ξηρά, ενώ άλλες μόνο από τη θάλασσα.

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Το πιο διάσημο αξιοθέατο της Μήλου ήταν κρησφύγετο πειρατών από τον 15ο έως το τέλος του 17ου αιώνα. Πολλοί διάσημοι πειρατές είχαν το Κλέφτικο ως την κύρια θέση επίθεσης λόγω της πολύ καλής ορατότητας των εμπορικών σκαφών που ταξίδευαν μέσω του Αιγαίου. Βρίσκεται στο νοτιοδυτικό άκρο του νησιού και έχει πρόσβαση μόνο από τη θάλασσα.

Οι επιβλητικοί βραχώδεις σχηματισμοί που χαρακτηρίζονται από πολλούς ως τα θαλάσσια Μετέωρα, οι περίτεχνες σπηλιές και τα κρυστάλλινα νερά του σίγουρα θα σας δελεάσουν να πηδήσετε στο νερό και να εξερευνήσετε μαζί μας αυτό το ιστορικό μέρος.

Το Σαρακίνικο είναι από τις διασημότερες παραλίες του νησιού. Η ομορφιά της οφείλεται στους λευκούς ηφαιστειακούς βράχους που την κάνουν να μοιάζει με σεληνιακό τοπίο. Το λευκό των βράχων και το γαλάζιο της θάλασσας δημιουργούν αυτό το γεωλογικό τοπίο στολίζοντας τη Μήλο με άλλον έναν φυσικό θησαυρό.

Η παραλία πήρε το όνομά της από τους Σαρακηνούς πειρατές οι οποίοι την χρησιμοποιούσαν ως ορμητήριο. Σε ορισμένα σημεία μπορείτε να παρατηρήσετε και κάποιες δέστρες για τα πλοία των πειρατών.

Το Κλήμα είναι ένα πολύχρωμο χωριό που βρίσκεται κάτω από το χωριό της Τρυπητής. Η γραφική ομορφιά του οφείλεται στα “σύρματά” του, όπως ονομάζονται τα σπίτια των ψαράδων, που είναι λαξευμένα στα βράχια. Έχουν χρωματιστές ξύλινες πόρτες στο κάτω μέρος όπου το χειμώνα προφύλασσαν τις βάρκες τους από τις κακοκαιρίες. Εδώ μπορείτε επίσης να απολαύσετε ένα από τα μαγικότερα ηλιοβασιλέματα του νησιού.

Σπηλιά Συκιάς

Η σπηλιά της Συκιάς βρίσκεται στο Νοτιοδυτικό κομμάτι της Μήλου και είναι επισκέψιμη μόνο με σκάφος.

Αυτό που την κάνει ιδιαιτέρως ξεχωριστή είναι το γεγονός ότι η οροφή της έχει καταρρεύσει και έτσι, το φως που μπαίνει από αυτό το άνοιγμα δημιουργεί ένα τοπίο παραμυθένιο.

Το όνομα της το πήρε από μία συκιά που βρισκόταν στη σπηλιά, η οποία κατέρρευσε μαζί με το τελευταίο τμήμα της οροφής πριν από περίπου 30 χρόνια.

Η περιοχή αυτή της Μήλου ήταν διάσημη για τον ορυκτό της πλούτο από την αρχαιότητα έως και τα νεότερα χρόνια. Το ορυχείο παρήγαγε μεγάλες ποσότητες θείου και άλλων ορυκτών. Οι εργαζόμενοι διέμεναν τις εργάσιμες ημέρες στις εγκαταστάσεις των Θειορυχείων, ενώ οι συνθήκες εργασίας στις στοές ήταν δύσκολες, κυρίως λόγω ελλιπούς αερισμού και υψηλής θερμοκρασίας. Τη δεκαετία του ’60 η λειτουργεία του ορυχείου διακόπηκε οριστικά λόγω μειωμένης ζήτησης, αφού το θείο έγινε παραπροϊόν της διύλισης πετρελαίου, με ιδιαίτερα χαμηλό κόστος.

Aκρωτήριο Βάνι

Στο ακρωτήριο Βάνι βρίσκεται το παλιό μεταλλείο εξόρυξης Μαγγανίου. Το μεταλλείο λειτούργησε από το 1886 έως το 1909 και από το 1918 μέχρι το 1928 οπότε και έκλεισε οριστικά λόγω της μειωμένης ζήτησης μετά το τέλος του Α’ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου. Στην περιοχή υπάρχουν έως και σήμερα οι εγκαταλελειμμένες εγκαταστάσεις.

Τα έντονα ερυθρά χρώματα των πετρωμάτων κάνουν τα βράχια του ακρωτηρίου να μοιάζουν με κέλυφος χελώνας.

Η παραλία του Γέρακα βρίσκεται στο Νότιο κομμάτι του νησιού και είναι προσβάσιμη μόνο μέσω θαλάσσης. Τα τιρκουάζ νερά και οι αμμοτσουλήθρες του είναι από τους λόγους που αυτή η παραλία είναι από τις αγαπημένες μας.

Στην παραλία υπάρχει μία σπηλιά η οποία έχει θερμές πηγές. Αυτές οφείλονται στο ενεργό ηφαίστειο της Αγίας Κυριακής το οποίο βρίσκεται πάνω από την παραλία.

Τα Γλαρονήσια πήραν το όνομά τους από τους μόνιμους κατοίκους των τριών αυτών βραχονησίδων, τους γλάρους! Βρίσκονται στο Βόρειο τμήμα του νησιού και είναι επισκέψιμα με σκάφος.

Είναι αποτέλεσμα ηφαιστειακής λάβας λόγω γεωλογικών αναταράξεων πριν από χιλιάδες χρόνια. Λόγω της εναλλαγής θερμοκρασιών μεταξύ λάβας και θάλασσας, σχηματίστηκαν κάθετες εξαγωνικές κολόνες όπου δημιουργούν ένα μοναδικό αξιοθέατο.

Το σύμπλεγμα αυτών των βραχονησίδων βρίσκεται στην είσοδο του κόλπου της Μήλου και μπορεί κάποιος να τις επισκεφθεί μόνο με σκάφος. Οι βράχοι αυτοί είναι σμιλευμένοι από την θάλασσα με τέτοιο τρόπο όπου, ανάλογα από την οπτική γωνία που τους βλέπει κανείς, οι βράχοι παίρνουν τη μορφή αρκούδας, κουνελιού και άλλων ζώων.

Οι κατακόμβες της Μήλου βρίσκονται κάτω από το χωριό της Τρυπητής και χρονολογούνται από τον 1ο έως και τον 5ο αιώνα μ.Χ.. Μαζί με τις κατακόμβες της Ρώμης και των Αγίων Τόπων θεωρούνται τα σπουδαιότερα ευρήματα των Πρώτων Χριστιανικών Χρόνων από τις 74 κατακόμβες που έχουν βρεθεί ανά τον κόσμο. Οι κατακόμβες έχουν μήκος 184 μέτρα και μέσα υπήρχαν θαμμένοι περίπου 8.000 Χριστιανοί.

Το 2009, η Ιερά Σύνοδος ανακήρυξε τη Μήλο ως ιερό νησί διότι οι κατακόμβες αποτελούν ένα από τα αρχαιότερα μνημεία της χριστιανοσύνης.

What They Say About Us

Highlight of our holiday in milos.

The tour on the Eleni has been the highlight of our holiday in Milos and it went above our expectations. Incredible places, tasty food and the best guide ever, Dora, who has always been the nicest and most helpful to us! She told us many things about the island, took lovely photos and swam with us in crystal clear waters! I definitely recommend this trip, great quality/price relationship!

Cat Οκτώβριος, 2020

Μοναδική εμπειρία.

Επισκεφτήκαμε το υπέροχο νησί της Μήλου και επιλέξαμε το eleni sailboat για να δούμε τις κρυμμένες ομορφιές του νησιού. Εντυπωσιαστήκαμε όχι μόνο από το νησί και τις μοναδικές παραλίες του αλλά και από την ευγένεια και την εξυπηρετικότητα της Δώρας που είχε αναλάβει όλη την ξενάγηση και μας έκανε να αισθανόμαστε άνετα και να θυμόμαστε αυτή την εκδρομή ως μια αξέχαστη εμπειρία. Ο Σταύρος είναι εξαιρετικός καπετάνιος και ευχαριστηθήκαμε την συντροφιά του. Η ξενάγηση, οι φωτογραφίες και οι παροχές στο σκάφος ήταν εξαιρετικές. Το συστήνουμε ανεπιφύλακτα.

Νίκος - Αναστασία Σεπτέμβριος, 2020

Απόλυτη εμπειρία.

Επισκεφτήκαμε τη Μήλο το 2019 και 2020! Η κρουαζιέρα είναι πραγματικά απ’ τις πιο ωραίες εμπειρίες! Η Δώρα αναλαμβάνει όλη την ξενάγηση και σε κάνει να θυμάσαι αυτό το ταξίδι για πάντα! Δίνει την ψυχή της πραγματικά για αυτό που κάνει, στα αναλύει όλα με λεπτομέρεια και βγάζει απίστευτες φωτογραφίες ! Ο Σταύρος υπέροχος καπετάνιος που σου εμπνέει εμπιστοσύνη και σου λέει απλόχερα όλα τ μυστικά του νησιού! Το συστήνω ανεπιφύλακτα!

Κώστας -Σαββινα Αύγουστος, 2020

Εξαιρετική εμπειρία.

Είναι η ιδανική επιλογή για να πραγματοποιήσεις τον γύρο της Μήλου. Βλέπεις όντως το νησί καθώς σε πολλά σημεία προσεγγίζει αρκετά κοντά την ακτή. Κάνει στάση για κολύμπι και στην Πολύαιγο. Ξεκινήσαμε 09:00 και γυρίσαμε 19:30. η τιμή του ήταν 80 ευρώ. περιλαμβάνει φαγητό και ποτό. Θα πρότεινα στους διοργανωτές ηλιοβασίλεμα εν πλω κοντά στο Κλήμα. επίσης αν υπήρχαν μαξιλάρια στον καναπέ κ στην πλώρη του πλοίου η συνολική εμπειρία θα γινόταν ακόμα καλύτερη. Σε βγάζουν φωτογραφίες στο πλοίο κ υποβρύχιες, τις οποίες στις δίνουν σε dvd. H Δώρα έκανε ότι μπορούσε για να έχουμε μία αξέχαστη ημέρα. Ο Σταύρος ως κυβερνήτης εμπνέει ασφάλεια. Η συμβουλή μου σε οποίον επισκέπτεται την μήλο είναι οπωσδήποτε να κάνει την συγκεκριμένη εκδρομή. Άποψή μου να την κάνετε τις πρώτες μέρες, καθώς βλέπεις αρκετά τοπία, τα οποία μετά δεν θα χρειάζεται να επισκεφτείς με το αυτοκίνητο.

Ιωάννα Αύγουστος, 2020

Cruise on Eleni Sailing Boat

Spend a wonderful day sailing in the beautiful bays of hersonissos and malia with our boat trip with eleni sailing boat..

Once aboard our newly-built wooden Eleni Sailing Boat we start our trip from the port of Hersonissos heading west to our stop point, Saint George’s Bay , a place of scenic beauty with a chapel on the cliff edge and a sea cave adding to the charm of the place.

Here, you can enjoy swimming and snorkelling among the fish in the crystal clear waters or even pay a swimming visit to the sea cave while lunch and salad are being prepared on the boat.

Afterwards, our trip continues eastwards all the way to Stalida Bay giving you the chance to indulge in the sea breeze and admire the shoreline view while cruising past the historical place of Gourgouthia, Saint Nicholas and Drapanos Cape.

Weather permitting, we make a short stop for swimming and snorkeling in Stalida Bay before heading back to Hersonissos.

Departure time from the port of Hersonissos 12:00, return about 16:00.

Price per person

• Children 3-10 years old – €22

Included in the price

• Snorkeling equipment

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• Single Room
• Double Room
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Enjoy the divine blue

Our hospitality.

Our hotel is located in Adamantas on the island of Milos , a quiet and picturesque area close to the harbour, only 50m from the sandy beach of Langada and 250m from downtown shops, restaurants and bars.

Hotel Eleni is completed in traditional Cycladic style, offering guests a sense of the tranquil culture of Greek island Milos that leaves our guests surrounded by the atmosphere of serenity and relaxation. The hotel rooms have a view of Adamantas village and the neighbouring countryside, crowned with the deep blue Mediterranean sky.

Staying at the family-run Hotel Eleni, you will learn the meaning of “philoxenia” – the very essence of Greek hospitality.

We wish you a pleasant stay!

Accommodation

Hotel Eleni offers 14 guest rooms built and furnished according to the unique traditional style of the islands in the Cyclades in general and Milos Island in particular.

Each guest room features a spacious bathroom and a private veranda or balcony where you will be able to enjoy the incredible Greek climate over delicious breakfast or glass of local wine.

Among the different types of guest rooms available at Hotel Eleni, there are also specific rooms that cater for people with special needs.

Our guests enjoy a number of perks, including the daily housekeeping, room service, as well as free internet access.

Live the Experience

Our sailboat is ideal for daily cruise trips around the incredible island of Milos. Taking one of our tours, you will be able to visit most of the main sights and beaches of the island, including the ones that are only accessible by the sea. Apart from this, we offer frequent tours to the nearby islands: Sfinos, Kimolos, Polyaegos that are a part of East Cyclades.

Explore Milos

Milos is the ideal location for nature lovers and enthusiasts of the Deep Blue. The island covers an area of 158 square kilometres with the coastline of 125 kilometres long and 5000 people population. Despite its small size, Milos island offers to its visitors more than 75 sandy beaches of extraordinary beauty.

It is safe to say that Milos is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece. Just a few hours away from the main port of Athens – Piraeus, and only 25 minutes flight apart from Athens International Airport, Milos is a stop-over between Greece’s capital and the famous Crete and Santorini that you cannot miss!

The catacombs are situated near Trypiti village, in caves of 150meters above the surface of the sea.

In 2009, the Holy Synod proclaimed Milos a sacred island, because the Catacombs constitute the most ancient monument of Christianity. It was the first gathering place of the first Christians and they were used as a municipal cemetery for the first time in the end of the 2ndcentury BC. The Catacombs of Milos are of a unique size in the entire of Greece and one of the most famous and remarkable Christian world monuments next to the catacombs of Rome and of the Holy Land.

Visiting the island, you can admire its stunning seabed by scuba diving, wander through the sea, the volcanic islands and the traditional settlements by canoe-kayak, tour the beaches and the natural beauties of Milos by participating in a sea excursion, adrenaline with windsurfing and kite-surfing, relax and get acquainted with the marine fauna fishing and enjoy the clear sea, the sun and the beautiful Meletic bays making sailing.

Thanks to its volcanic grounds and its magic geographic bas-relief, Milos is a natural geologic park ready to be explored.

For all those interested in such an extraordinary tour, the Mining Museum of Milos organizes geologic walks to the most important locations of geological and mining interest on the island.

Our Village

This modern seaside village is situated inside the bay of the island, which is one of the biggest and safest natural bays of the Mediterranean sea, and it constitutes the largest tourist center of Milos.

Adamantas is its main port and the first view to look upon when approached by ship.

Milos Beaches

Due to the volcanic origin of its ground, Milos presents an impressive coastal morphology and diversity. There are white-yellow beaches, bays with pebbles surrounded by stones, and white, red, yellow or black rocks. The sea there has distinctive colors and depths and there are organized beaches for swimming or you can choose more isolated and wild ones. It is certain that the island’s clear waters and its beaches of incomparable beauty will offer you an unprecedented experience.

Paths lacking signs and are not organized, but according to the route you are going to choose you will have the chance to go through volcanic formations, archaeological sites, traditional chapels, old mines, beautiful beaches and in general meet and enjoy through those routes the natural beauty and the long cultural tradition of the island.

Watersports

Over 75 beaches of the island, as well as its natural and safe bay, are ideal for a variety of water activities. Milos offers a variety of activities that cover all tastes, while at the same time revealing its grandeur.

What They Say About Us

Amazing clean hotel with amazing host.

We stayed at Hotel Eleni for 5 nights. It was probably the cleanest hotel I have ever stayed in. Eleni is an amazing host. She offered to carry our luggage up the stairs even with her back problems. The morning of our departure, she offered us a breakfast free of charge. She was like a mommy to us ! The hotel overall is mega clean, as much from the inside then the outside. She takes care of the hotel as of it was her own house. We really felt like home in this hotel. Its worth coming to Milos just to spend a few nights in this hotel !

Sarah B 12/09/2018

3rd time we come here.

I think our family loves Milos as much as we love Eleni… she is amazing. The rooms are clean in an excellent way and you will be treated like real royals. Eleni and her son are open to listen to all your needs. After the 3rd time going there, Eleni became a real role model for me and that’s why I strongly suggest Hotel Eleni to everyone. Your experience will be unforgettable!

akalovexploring 09/08/2018

Excellent hospitality – the best choice in adamantas.

We have enjoyed our visit to the fullest. Very clean rooms, wonderful service, tasty and fresh breakfast! The host was very friendly and gave us good tips for our holidays. If you are planning your holidays in Milos, Hotel Eleni is the best choice!

Anna S 30/07/2018

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