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MILO S

What Not to Miss in Milos The cosy fish tavern by the sea

Sarakiniko Beach - The undisputed protagonist
Although Milos is included in the top European destinations for
its natural pools and beaches (the island boasts over 70 amazing
beaches such as Mytakas, Alogomandra, Pahena, Papafragas, With an unsurpassed quality when it comes to raw
Firiplaka, Agia Kyriaki, Paliochori, Tsigrado, etc.), Sarakiniko
beach, with its unreal lunar type landscape, rocky limestone materials, and the catch of the day, even the simplest
formations and calm water, rules. Visit early in the morning to
avoid the crowds to enjoy the fine sand of the narrow beach. meal in the Limnopoula Fish Tavern is turned into a
You can also book a boat excursion from Hermes Yachting
(57, Eleftherias Ave., Alimos, Athens. Tel.: 210-4110094). sophisticated experience, framed by sea views that will
Indeed, Louis Vuitton chose the island for its 2021 advertising
campaign: “To celebrate the true spirit of the journey, Louis make you sigh. Here you will indulge in sumptuous feasts
Vuitton continues its luxurious journey on the coast of Milos”,
as the fashion house said in a post on Instagram. The campaign prepared by a traditional family, true artisans who freely
shot by photographer Viviane Sassen featured items from the
luxury house depicted against a sublime natural backdrop. In express their creativity and expertise to create inspired
the same year (2021), Dior also chose Milos for its campaign.
The shoot which highlighted the colours of the Cyclades dishes by combining Corfiot cuisine with the
Islands in all of their glory was part of a project that the fashion
house envisioned that year devoted to Greece. Featuring Greek Mediterranean art of cooking seafood
actress and photographer Efi Gousi, Milos villages were an ideal
location for a stroll in a traditional environment.

An eye to the sky
Arriving at Sikias Cave, on the western side of Milos, look
for the point that unites you with the sky. What characterizes
and makes this sea cave particularly special is the fact that part
of its roof over the years has collapsed, creating a “hole” that
looks up to the sky.

A sailing boat excursion around the island
Sail around the island by booking an excursion on the
“Thalassitra” sailing ship (the vessel was built in Greece and
funded by the European Union as it was faithfully constructed
based on the traditional wooden ‘Trehantiri’ type boats used by
the islanders at the beginning of the 20th century). The twin mast
boat departs from Adamas or Paleochori, and sails past Klima,
Arkoudes, Vani or Glaronisia, and includes diving activities and ISTOCK BY GETTY IMAGES , SHUTTERSTOCK
discovering the caves in Kleftiko. Stamatis and Vangelis Lilis are
the masterminds behind this 10 hour sailing trip (as well as other
excursions with their other vessel, the “Leloudo”) around the
island, and also offer a 6 hour excursion that takes the Adamas - Petriti, Corfu 49080, Greece • Tel.: +302662052216 • Email: info@tavernalimnopoula.gr
Kleftiko – Sykia route. (thalassitra-sailing.com)

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