Kalogries on Milos is a remote pair of sandy coves on the northwest coast, ringed by colourful volcanic rock, with calm turquoise water that gives it a pool-like look. Plan boat trips and tours through My Greece Tours.
Kalogries is one of the calmest, most pool-like coves in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover the beach, why it is so calm, how to reach it, what it is like and what lies nearby.
What is Kalogries beach on Milos?
Kalogries is a remote beach on the northwest coast of Milos, made of two small sandy coves with bright turquoise water. Known as the Nun’s Beach, its semi-circular bay and calm water have earned it the nickname of Milos’ swimming pool.
Kalogries sits on the northwest coast. The remote beach holds two small sandy coves. Bright turquoise water laps the smooth, sandy seabed. The setting feels hidden and serene.
The name carries a meaning. Kalogries means the Nuns in Greek. The beach is also called the Nun’s Beach. The quiet bay suits the gentle name.
The bay looks like a pool. Its semi-circular shape rings the calm water. The locals call it the swimming pool of Milos. The still, clear water earns the name.
Colourful rock frames the coves. Volcanic formations of striking colours surround the bay. Moss covers some of the rock in green. Kalogries ranks among the most pool-like of the Milos beaches. The next section covers why it is so calm.
The remote cove stands out among the island’s beaches. Two small sandy coves notch into the northwest coast. Bright turquoise water laps the smooth, sandy seabed. The semi-circular bay rings the still water like a pool. The locals call it the swimming pool of Milos. Colourful volcanic rock, some green with moss, frames the coves. The name means the Nuns, also called the Nun’s Beach. The setting feels hidden and serene off the busy coast. Kalogries rewards those who seek a calm, pool-like swim, one of the most sheltered coves on the whole of Milos.
Why is Kalogries so calm and pool-like?
Kalogries is calm because its semi-circular bay and surrounding rocks shelter it from the wind and waves. The protected water stays still and clear, with green-blue colours that give the cove its famous pool-like look.
The bay shape does the work. The semi-circular cove wraps around the water. The rocks shelter it from the wind. The waves rarely reach the sheltered shore.
The protection keeps the water still. The sea is not easily stirred by breezes. The surface stays flat and clear. The calm sets Kalogries apart from the exposed coast.
The colours add to the pool look. Green-blue watercolours fill the bay. The sandy seabed brightens the shallows. The combination gives the famous pool-like glow.
The calm rewards a swim. The still, clear water suits snorkelling and floating. The cove stays gentle when the north coast turns rough. Kalogries offers a sheltered swim near the moonscape of Sarakiniko beach. The next section covers access.
The calm is the cove’s great quality. The semi-circular bay wraps around the water. The surrounding rocks shelter it from the wind. The sea is not easily stirred by breezes. The surface stays flat and clear most days. The green-blue colours give the pool-like glow. The sandy seabed brightens the shallow water. The cove stays calm when the north coast turns rough. The shelter sets Kalogries apart from the exposed shore. The still, clear water rewards a swim or a snorkel, a sheltered haven near the busy moonscape of Sarakiniko on Milos.
How do you get to Kalogries beach?
Kalogries is mainly reached by boat, since no paved road leads to it and the dirt track suits only a 4×4 or ATV. Most west-coast and bay boat tours include Kalogries as a swim stop, so a cruise is the easiest way to visit.
A boat is the main way in. No asphalt road leads near Kalogries. The cove sits on the remote northwest coast. A cruise reaches it across the water.
The land route is rough. A dirt track leads toward the coves. Only a 4×4 or ATV handles it well. A normal car is not suited to the road.
Boat tours make it easy. Most west-coast and bay cruises stop at Kalogries. The calm water suits a swim break. A hired boat from Adamas reaches it too.
The boat is the recommended choice. The sheltered cove suits a cruise stop. A Milos boat tour includes it on the route. A sea-kayak trip reaches it too. The next section covers the conditions.
Reaching Kalogries is mainly done by boat. No asphalt road leads near the remote cove. A rough dirt track suits only a 4×4 or ATV. Most west-coast and bay cruises stop here for a swim. A hired boat from Adamas reaches it too. The calm water makes an ideal swim break on a tour. A sea-kayak trip also reaches the cove by water. The boat access keeps the cove quiet and uncrowded. Joining a cruise is the easiest way to visit. A boat tour of the bay strings Kalogries together with the other northern swim stops on Milos.
What is Kalogries beach like to visit?
Kalogries is a wild, unorganised beach with no facilities, protected from the wind by its bay. The shallow, clear water is perfect for snorkelling and relaxed swimming, so visitors bring their own water, food and shade.
The beach stays natural. No sunbeds, no bar and no taverna sit at Kalogries. The remote cove has no facilities at all. Visitors bring their own water and food.
The water rewards a swim. The shallow, clear sea is perfect for snorkelling. The calm, sheltered water suits relaxed floating. The colours glow over the sandy seabed.
The shelter is the draw. The bay stays calm when the meltemi blows. It offers a swim on windy north-coast days. The protected cove is a rare find.
Coming prepared makes the day work. The wild beach offers nothing but sand and sea. Bring shade, water and supplies. The sheltered, pool-like cove rewards a swim stop on a boat tour of Milos. The next section covers what is nearby.
A visit to Kalogries suits a relaxed swim. The wild cove has no facilities at all. There are no sunbeds, bars or tavernas here. Visitors bring their own water, food and shade. The shallow, clear water is perfect for snorkelling. The calm, sheltered sea suits relaxed floating. The colours glow over the sandy seabed below. The bay stays calm when the meltemi blows hard. It offers a swim on windy north-coast days. Coming prepared with supplies makes the visit easy, a sheltered, pool-like swim stop on a boat tour around the island of Milos.
What is near Kalogries on Milos?
Near Kalogries lie the fishing village of Mandrakia, the moonscape of Sarakiniko and the colourful villages of the north. Boat tours of the bay and west coast link Kalogries with the basalt islets of Glaronisia and other swim stops.
The fishing villages sit close. The colourful syrmata of Mandrakia lie along the north coast. The village offers a seafood lunch. It pairs with a Kalogries swim by boat.
The moonscape waits nearby. The white rock of Sarakiniko sits along the coast. Its lunar cliffs contrast with the calm cove. A boat tour can link the two.
The islets lie on the route. The basalt columns of Glaronisia rise off the north coast. A cruise often pairs them with Kalogries. The two make a fine boat day.
The cove anchors a boat tour. A cruise of the bay and west coast strings the stops together. Kalogries adds a calm, pool-like swim. Pair it with the islets of Glaronisia on a boat day around Milos.
The cove anchors a fine north-coast boat day. The colourful syrmata of Mandrakia lie along the shore. The white moonscape of Sarakiniko sits nearby on the coast. The basalt columns of Glaronisia rise off the north. A cruise often pairs them with Kalogries. The calm cove adds a pool-like swim to the route. A boat tour of the bay and west coast strings the stops. The fishing villages add a seafood lunch to the day. The islets and the moonscape fill out the cruise. Kalogries rounds out a scenic boat day on the north coast of Milos.
The cove rewards travellers who want a calm, scenic swim. The semi-circular bay rings the still, clear water. The green-blue colours give the famous pool-like glow. The sheltered cove stays calm when the north coast turns rough. A boat tour of the bay reaches it with ease. The basalt islets of Glaronisia lie on the same route. The fishing village of Mandrakia adds a seafood lunch. The white moonscape of Sarakiniko sits nearby on the coast. Coming prepared with supplies makes the swim stop easy. Kalogries adds a sheltered, pool-like swim to a north-coast boat day around the island of Milos.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalogries beach on Milos?
Kalogries is a remote beach on the northwest coast of Milos, made of two small sandy coves with bright turquoise water. Known as the Nun’s Beach, its semi-circular bay and calm, sheltered water have earned it the nickname of Milos’ swimming pool. Colourful volcanic rock, some covered in green moss, rings the coves. The shallow, clear water is perfect for snorkelling and relaxed swimming, and the bay stays calm even when the north coast turns rough.
How do you get to Kalogries beach?
Kalogries is mainly reached by boat, since no paved road leads to it and the rough dirt track is suited only to a 4×4 or ATV. Most west-coast and bay boat tours include Kalogries as a swim stop, so joining a cruise or renting a boat from Adamas is the easiest way to visit. The calm, sheltered water makes it an ideal swim break, often paired with the basalt islets of Glaronisia and other stops on a boat day around the north coast and the bay of the island.
Why is Kalogries called Milos’ swimming pool?
Kalogries is called Milos’ swimming pool because its semi-circular bay and surrounding rocks shelter it from the wind and waves, keeping the water still and clear. The green-blue colours and the smooth, sandy seabed give the calm cove a pool-like look. The protected water is not easily stirred by breezes, so it stays flat and inviting even when the exposed north coast is choppy, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed swim or a snorkel, even on days when the wind churns the rest of the north coast. The shallow, sandy-bottomed water and the colourful surrounding rocks add to its pool-like charm, best reached on a boat tour of the bay or by a hired boat from Adamas.