The Asterousia Mountains rise as a low, sun-scorched barrier between the Messara plain and the Libyan Sea, forming one of Crete’s most remote and least-visited landscapes. This arid range in the Heraklion region drops in sheer cliffs to isolated coves, where Byzantine hermits once carved monasteries into the rock face. Treeless ridges, hidden beaches accessible … Read more
Sfakia sits on the south-west coast of Crete, a mountainous and thinly populated region within the Chania regional unit. Steep gorges drop from the White Mountains straight to the Libyan Sea, and stone villages cling to a high plateau above the water. The region carries a long reputation for fierce independence and an unbroken tradition … Read more
Gerakas on Milos is a boat-only south-coast beach famous for its sand falls, where perlite cliffs spill like slides onto the sand, with hot springs and clear water. Plan boat trips and tours through My Greece Tours. Gerakas is one of the most unusual coves in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover the … Read more
Agia Kyriaki on Milos is a 600-metre beach of colourful sand and pebbles on the south coast, sheltered from the north wind and good for families and windsurfing. Plan beach days and tours with My Greece Tours. Agia Kyriaki is one of the most colourful shores in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover … Read more
Provatas beach on Milos is a 600-metre stretch of golden-reddish sand with calm, shallow water on the south coast, ideal for families. Plan beach days, tours and tickets with My Greece Tours. Provatas is one of the gentlest shores in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover what the beach is like, why it … Read more
Paleochori is one of the most famous beaches on Milos, a colourful south-coast bay with geothermal hot springs that warm the sand and sea. Plan your visit with tours, boat trips and tickets from My Greece Tours. Paleochori is a geothermal highlight of the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover what Paleochori is, its … Read more
Tsigrado is the hidden cove of Milos, a tiny turquoise beach reached by a thrilling climb down ropes and wooden ladders between volcanic cliffs. Plan your visit with tours, boat trips and tickets from My Greece Tours. Tsigrado is an adventurous gem of the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover what Tsigrado is, the … Read more
Firiplaka is one of the best beaches on Milos, a long sandy bay on the south coast backed by dramatic volcanic cliffs streaked red, pink and orange. Plan your visit with tours, boat trips and tickets from My Greece Tours. Firiplaka is a south-coast highlight of the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover what … Read more