Anchorage· Milos· Greece — Cyclades

Paleochori Bay (Milos)

36° 40.4′ N · 24° 31.0′ E · approximate

The south-east coast's resort bay, backed by red and yellow volcanic cliffs, where warm gas bubbles rise from the sand in the shallows.

Western CycladesCentral Cyclades

Practical

The municipality lists Paliochori as one of Milos's wind-dependent anchorages. Greeka: sheltered from strong northerly winds; organised centre with sunbeds, showers, a beach bar and water sports; several tavernas and cafés; quieter coves either side; water drops to about 2 m close to shore. Position is approximately 220 m off the OpenStreetMap beach outline; sound in. Open to the south. Restaurants mapped ashore include Sirocco and Thalassopetra; Root and Aqualoca bars.

Best for

Taverna lunch and warm-water swimming in the meltemi

Season

Meltemi season; open to S

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