Kleftiko

Milos, Cyclades · 🇬🇷 Greece

A labyrinth of dazzling white volcanic cliffs, arches and caves reachable only by boat.

Sea temperature

~24°C in the warm season

Water

Luminous pale turquoise over a bright volcanic seabed

Sand

No beach — swim among white sea-stacks straight from a boat

Swimming

Crystal-clear deep water threading between rocks; boat access only

Best time to visit

Jun–Sep

Setting

Blinding-white volcanic pillars, arches and caves once used by pirates

Beach type

Exotic sands

Region

Europe

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