Snorkel· Kimolos· Greece — Cyclades
Ellinika Sunken City (Kimolos)
36° 47.3′ N · 24° 31.9′ E
On Kimolos's south-west coast, the remains of an ancient settlement and its harbours run into the sea and onto the islet of Agios Andreas, a snorkel over ruins in very shallow, clear water.
Practical
Wikivoyage: Ellinika has ancient remains, some submerged or on the islet of Agios Andreas. el.wikipedia: remains of two ancient harbours at Ellinika. Greeka: the Kimolos Archaeological Museum displays 8th–7th century BC finds from Ellinika, the island's best-known archaeological site. Snorkel only; do not remove or disturb anything (antiquities are protected by Greek law). Anchor in the Ellinika anchorage and swim or dinghy in.
Best for
Snorkelling over ancient ruins
Nearby
- Ellinika Anchorage (Kimolos)0.2 NM away
- Mavrospilia Anchorage (Kimolos)0.4 NM away
- Mediterranean Monk Seals (Milos & Kimolos)1 NM away
- Kalamitsi Taverna (Kimolos)1.1 NM away
- Bonatsa & Kalamitsi Beaches (Kimolos)1.2 NM away
- Sardis Taverna (Aliki, Kimolos)1.3 NM away
- Skiadi Rock Hike (Kimolos)1.3 NM away
- Pollonia Beach (Milos)1.4 NM away