Wildlife· Milos· Greece — Cyclades
Mediterranean Monk Seals (Milos & Kimolos)
36° 46.5′ N · 24° 32.7′ E · approximate
Endangered Mediterranean monk seals breed in the Milos–Kimolos–Polyaigos 'triangle', resting in remote sea caves along the wild coasts; a sighting from the dinghy or while snorkelling is possible but rare.
Practical
Milos Diving Center: the seal 'chooses this triangle for its reproduction'. Sailing Issues: the sea caves of Polyaigos are a refuge for the dwindling population. MOm guidance: in the water stay calm, do not approach and never aim a speargun near it; never enter a sea cave where a seal may be (it may be a mother and pup), swim slowly away along the rocks without blocking the entrance; on land stay at least 30 m away, keep quiet, never touch or feed it, keep children and pets back. Report sightings, even dead seals, to MOm on +30 210 5222 888 or the 24-hour line +30 6942 494471, or to the Port Police. Pin is the strait between Pollonia and Kimolos (approx); see also Polyaigos Natura 2000 Area & Monk Seals.
Best for
Responsible wildlife watching around the sea caves
Nearby
- Kalamitsi Taverna (Kimolos)0.1 NM away
- Bonatsa & Kalamitsi Beaches (Kimolos)0.3 NM away
- Sardis Taverna (Aliki, Kimolos)0.6 NM away
- Pyrgonisi Bay (Kimolos)0.8 NM away
- Ellinika Sunken City (Kimolos)1 NM away
- Akrotiri Seafood Obsession (Pollonia)1.1 NM away
- Ellinika Anchorage (Kimolos)1.1 NM away
- Enalion Taverna (Pollonia)1.1 NM away