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Thank you for joining us on this sea kayaking adventure to the Island of Milos. For over 25 years, The Northwest Passage has been exploring the farthest corners of our globe. We are overjoyed in your commitment to continue that journey. As adventurous souls you will find the opportunity rewarding on so many levels. The Northwest Passage encourages you to be flexible throughout our journey; please do not hesitate to share questions or concerns. Milos, the island of Aphrodite, is part of the Cyclades. With over 126 km of shoreline our goal to circumnavigate the island is within reach. As with any adventure wind and waves dictate the daily schedule. What we have outlined below is the ideal itinerary. Our experience on the island enables us to execute this schedule whenever conditions allow. *
Day 1: Arrive in Milos by ferry or flight; transfer to Adamas, (originally Adamanthos, possibly named for a Minoan prince of Crete) the port town of Milos. We plan to spend the afternoon on our introductory kayaking lesson and enjoying an orientation to the beautiful waters of Milos bay. Welcoming drinks at sunset follow, and our first dinner concludes the evening. D
Day 2: After breakfast and checkout, we take a short shuttle to Tsigoulia Bay on the south shore of horseshoe shaped Milos. The protected south coast provides a gentle introduction to paddling the electric blue waters of Milos. We’ll paddle east to explore the remote beaches and capes of the south shore. Our take out for the day is at Paleochori, the southeastern most town on Milos. We’ll have dinner in Paleochori near the water’s edge. B,D
Day 3: Today we round the corner of the island and head north. We’ll paddle past the steam vents, mineral pools and caves that seawater, volcanic activity and the Greek gods have sculpted over the centuries. Catacombs and an impressive sulfer mine remnant both speak to Milos ancient past. A packed picnic lunch in our kayaks allows for us to explore and stop at our own pace. The paddle day is highlighted by the crossing to Kimolos (the silver island) the northern neighbor to Milos. If time allows we’ll hike as the sun sets over Milos. Our evening accommodations at Aliki overlook our “home” island of Milos. B,D
Day 4: Today will be an early morning departure and a full day. We’ll circumnavigate the “silver island” before returning to Milos. At one of the many remote beaches, we’ll stop to enjoy a picnic lunch. Back on Milos, we’ll stop in to our favorite seaside taverna in Apollonia, a town on the northeast tip of the island. Tonight we’ll look across the channel to the lights of Aliki that we walked underneath just last night. B,D
Day 5: With one circumnavigation complete we continue our tour of Milos along the North coast. The north coast, the hub of Milos beaches, offers immense caves, arches and rock formations providing us ample opportunity to stop and enjoy the stunning beauty. The Papafragas caves are a short paddle from Apollonia and offer what many call the best caves on the island. Near Sarakiniko lays a ship wreck dwarfing our kayaks in comparison and providing just a glimpse at the power of the Mediterranean. After we paddle west past the bay of Firopotamos we’ll head around the exposed Kavos Spillias. The eroded islands that dot the shoreline will again remind us of the immense power of the sea. Our rest for the evening is in Klima on the water’s edge. Views across the horseshoe bay to Dimitrois beach preview the next morning’s adventure. B
Day 6: The paddling journey is nearing conclusion and we have gained comfort and confidence in our vessels of choice. But what still lies ahead? Of course the best is always last. The far Northwest corner of Milos offers some of the most remote and gorgeous paddling. The Cape at Vani is a paddler’s playground. Arches, caves, sea spits and coves abound. Enough already lets go! We rest tonight in Provatas beach, which many may recall was the start of our circumnavigation adventure. Remote beach stops with picnic lunch. B, D
Day 7: Today we paddle the southwestern corner of Milos past the most impressive arches, caves and electric blue water on the entire island, beautiful Kleftiko. This is, without question, the image most associated with Milos. Our paddling journey concludes with this stunning backdrop as we head full circle back to Tsigoulia Bay. We’ll return to Adamas and share a final dinner together. There will certainly be a few stories to share from our journey together. B, D
Day 8: After breakfast, we’ll have a few hours to walk the streets of Adamas and purchase any last minute keepsakes or gifts. We will then transport you back to the Milos airport/ferry by 11:00am allowing you to make necessary connections. B
* Note: This is our intended itinerary. As with any adventure travel, the forces of nature can be unpredictable, causing us to make adjustments and changes to the itinerary. Rest assured that our many years of exploring have provided us with numerous options if changes need to be made. If it is too windy to paddle, various hiking, cultural and historical options will make you glad for the winds.
Trip details: Our planned accommodations for the week include family owned inns. Our trip is van supported. On most days but not all, the van will meet us at various beaches and lunch stops. This gives everyone a chance to paddle as much as they want or take a break and shuttle in the van for part or a day’s itinerary. Lunch stops will include casual seaside tavernas and remote beach stops. If a picnic lunch is required guides will be sure to let you know. We hope to see you on this spectacular adventure. Any further questions? Feel free to contact us!
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