Kleftiko beach in Milos

Kleftiko is one of the coolest bathing-places I've been to. The water is crazily inviting and the surroundings are among the most beautiful you can imagine. Kleftiko lies as far southwest as you can come on Milos and can only be reached with your own boat or with an excursion boat.

The place was once popular among the pirates who previously ravaged the Greek islands. And just as at the time of the pirates, Kleftiko is difficult to access and you can only get here by boat. But do not worry, the excursion boats that goes around Milos stops here so you can explore this fantastic place. I say it again: do not miss a boat tour around the island. :-)

The swimming and snorkeling paradise Kleftiko on Milos.

The excursion boat approaches wonderful Kleftiko.

From the excursion boat, you can jump or dive straight into the fantastic water.

Don't forget snorkel and mask if you go to Kleftiko.

Kleftiko consists of a goodly number of rock formations surrounded by an unlikely blue water. The pirates hid in the caves inside the rock formations. The caves are well visible and absolutely irresistible. At the far end of the inlet there is a small strip of beach where you can relax after some snorkelling and cave swimming. What if you like a pirate could hide here for a few days. It will not be more inviting than this. Kleftiko must be one of the hottest swimming spots found in Greece. Bring snorkel and mask!

Rocks at Kleftiko. You only get there if you do a boat tour round Milos.

The spectacular rock formations of Kleftiko on Milos.

You can swim to this small beach from the excursion boat.

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