Ammoura Beach at Polyaigos Islet
Exploring Kimolos Sailing Holidays area
Sandy beach in a cove full of colorful rocks. The beach below the lighthouse Polyegos. In this beach you will realize that the bathing costume is unnecessary. There is no any kind of organization, so you should arrange for the necessary (water, sunscreen, umbrella, hat, medicine and food). The beach can be reached only by boat. If you go to your craft, attention to the reefs, the area is full.
Navigational Aids
Faros or Pharos is a bay on the SE side of Sifnos which provides good shelter from the meltemi (the Etesians). You can anchor either to the S of Cape Petalos or off the village.
Psáthi is the little harbor of Kimolos. It affords good protection from the meltemi (the Etesians) but is open to the S - SE.
Port Vathy is definitely the safest anchorage in Sifnos, if gusty due to the meltemi (the Etesians) (the Etesians). It is a pleasant setting, if somewhat remote from the rest of the island, with a nice sandy beach.
Glaronisia are one of the best climbing fields in Greece. These islands are made of basalt and in the shape of six-sided wands.
Hliovasilema is a beautiful restaurant that offers the famous honey-pies of Sifnos. This is an Aegean cheesecake prepared with honey and unsalted mizithra or ricotta cheese.
At Armenaki restaurant, visitors can taste fresh fish, traditional food and karpouzopita-- the most famous dessert of Milos. Karpouzopita is a pie made of watermelon.
Kalamitsi is a traditional restaurant by the sea offering fresh fish. One of their specialties is Kolokithenia, a traditional pie made of zucchini (kolokithi).
Avanti is located in Pollonia. The café has both outdoor and indoor seating areas offering a view to the Aegean Sea.
Scenic and quiet beach with thick light sand and little thin pebble. The first beach you encounter is Monastiria which have no shade at all, but with a bit more walking you can reach Soufi with many trees and a calm sea.
Beach Vathy is a lovely picturesque bay lying on the souwestern side of Sifnos. This golden beach streches for more than 1 kilometre and it is arguably one of the most beautiful areas of Sifnos for the crystalline shallow waters and an amazing surrounding of high cliffs.
Pigados is a narrow rocky beach on the north eastern side of Kimolos. Its crystal beaches and calm environment attract a lot of visitors.
Right by the old quarries that used to extract limestone lies a long shore of large pebbles and golden sand easily accessible from the main road. Slightly shaded by marram grass and hidden in a natural rock formation jutting into the azure sea, Klima Beach is the perfect spot for enjoying the sun and the summer breeze.
Agios Nikolaos is a nice, relaxing beach on the eastern side of Kimolos. The clean water and calm ambiance attract some loneliness and couples.
Kalamitsi is a beautiful and large beach on Kimolos, quite close to Psathi village. You can enjoy a good swim at this beach as it is mostly a flat bathing beach.
Beautiful beach with white sand from the quarry which is directly above it. But not very popular beach.
Psathi is the port of Kimolos but also the most popular beach on Kimolos. It is a busy, lovely place with local colour.
Deserted beach with fine pebbles and rocks, with strange underwater explorations. There is no any kind of organization, so you should arrange for the necessary (water, sunscreen, umbrella, hat, medicine and food).
Alyki, as the nearby beaches and Kalamitsi Bonatsa is long and relatively calm when the wind 'excite' the Cyclades. Ideal for swimming when winds.
At this place Geometric period pottery fragments were discivered and now hosted at the Archaeological Museum Village. On the beach you can go by road.
Beach Vlychada is a small, sandy, secluded beach on the west side of the island. It is totally unorganized and provides the perfect place to enjoy some privacy.
The bay of Pollonia lies on the north side of Milos and protects the beach from the wind, which is sandy and has a big area with sund beds and umbrellas. It is a typical beach for families with young children.
The small picturesque sandy beach located in Glyfo Bay Lighthouse , opposite Faro Beach on the southeastern coast of the island. It is located 7 kilometers south of Apollonia, has a length of 150 meters is a fairly quiet beach, ideal for a relaxing bath.
Platys Gialos is a golden sand beach and one of the largest in the complex of Cyclades islands. It is a well-organized beach that attracts many visitors and it is annually awarded by the European Union’s Blue Flag.
The isolated beach of Saoures lies at the southeastern part of Apollonia just 8klm away. In order to reach the beach, follow the path near ‘Panagia of Chrissopigi’.
Small, deserted beach on the west coast with difficult access. Perfect for lovers of hiking and isolation.
The beach of Faros is ideal for young swimmers since its calm waters are not deep. It offers every tourist’s facility needed.
Fasolou is a wonderful sandy beach with good road access is within walking distance to the SE of the lighthouse in a small creek which appears in the Lighthouse Cove. The small picturesque sandy beach Fasolou located next to the Lighthouse Beach on the southeastern coast of the island at a distance of about 7 km south of Apollonia.
Reaching Fikiada is a small but also pleasant adventure! The joy of the sun and the sea on the sandy beach will be your reward! An environment of extreme beauty will accompany your way to Fikiada. Don't forget that you will need some extra time for your return because of the slightly steep ground.
Leaving Sarakiniko and going towards Pollonia and to your left you will meet the traditional village of Mytaka. Fishing boats and «wires» aren’t missing here either.
A beautiful beach surrounded by capes, caves, natural bridges and small beaches. Located in the village of Apollonia.
Very beautiful beach surrounded by capes, caves, natural bridges and small beaches. Located in the village of Apollonia.
Papafragas is a must visit beach of Milos island. In fact it is a sea cave, which was used in the past as a pirate base.
Beautiful beach on the north side of the island, overlooking Glaronisia. Some trees provide shade to visitors.
Theiorihia is a spectacular beach, above of which dominates the old abandoned factory. This, in combination with the wonderful colors of the rocks gives it a special and unique character.
Dekas is a small beach on the south western side of Kimolos. Clean and relaxing, this is a great beach for couples and loneliners.
Paliochori is one of the beaches you should definitely visit for a swim. You will get there by following the paved road after Zephyria with you own car or with any of the local busses.
Agia Kyriaki is very beautiful but with deep seabed. Located 8 km from Adamas Paleohori the village and the road to get there is very good.
Enclosed by the impressive geological rock formations this beautiful sandy beach can only be reached by boat. The golden sand and the emerald waters against the striking backdrop of the abrupt mountainous landscape will amaze all visitors.
Small beach on the south coast, near the beach Firiplaka, with white sand and blue waters unique. The road goes up a point and then you have to get off the trail to the beach walk.
The beach of Firiplaka is a fairly large beach, cut in half by a large rock (plate) which has been detached from the mountain. The first part of the beach is the one where you will find the beach bar and sunbeds, probably the second song on your own or with a camper company that has reached the other side of the beach.
Small beach with sand and pebbles lying on the North coast of the island, near the northernmost point, in a deep bay, west by Saint George. It is very exposed in the north.
Rocky coast on the northern coast, at sea, in an uninhabited area, shortly after the beaches of St. George and Lygaria.
Small beach located in the northernmost part of the west coast of the island in a bay. The area is uninhabited and the beach is probably the most remote island.
Small beach located on the northwest coast of the island in a bay and not really a beach, but a fairly smooth rocky shore. The area is uninhabited and the beach is one of the more remote the island.
Small beach located on the northwest coast of the island in a bay. The area is uninhabited and the beach is one of the most remote.
Next to the harbor, a shift is the beach of the stream, a small settlement of wires and a few cottages. The waters are crystal clear and has shade trees.
Mponatsa is a large beach with golden sand and crystal water. It is one of the most famous beaches of the island and becomes quite popular in summer months.
Deserted beach with small pebbles. There is no any kind of organization so you need to arrange for the necessary (water, sunscreen, umbrella, hat, medicine and food).