Snorkel· Milos· Greece — Cyclades
Sykia Cave (Milos)
36° 40.1′ N · 24° 19.2′ E
A roofless sea cave on the west coast: you enter through an arch from the sea into a pool of turquoise water open to the sky, with a pebble beach inside.
Practical
Sailing Issues: Sikia cave lies about 0.8 nm south of Agios Ioannis bay and is entered through an arch. Greeka: accessible only by boat; small shore of colourful pebbles; clear water with rocks; cliff-jumping spots. Anchor in Agios Ioannis or off the cave in calm weather and go in by dinghy or swimming; go early or late in the day to avoid excursion boats. Any westerly swell surges into the cave.
Best for
Swimming into a sunlit roofless cave
Season
Calm days; not in W swell