Hike· Milos· Greece — Cyclades
Miloterranean Geo-Walks (Milos)
36° 44.6′ N · 24° 27.5′ E
Seven waymarked 'geo-routes' that walk you through Milos's volcanic past, from the white rock of Sarakiniko to the sulphur mines and the volcano itself.
Practical
The municipality lists: Vani (24 km, about 4 hours by car and on foot), Volcano (13 km), Sulfur Mines (13 km, 4–5 hours on foot), Aggeria (12 km), Kimolos (17 km, 7–8 hours on foot), Sarakiniko (4.5 km, about 2 hours on foot) and Nichia (8.5 km). Pin is the Sarakiniko viewpoint, start of the shortest route. Carry water and walk early; there is almost no shade.
Best for
A morning walk ashore through the island's geology
Season
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct for cooler walking