Other beautiful beaches include Ellinika, to admire the submerged ancient ruins (snorkel and mask required), Bonatsa, Alyki and Mavrospilia for the sunset. My favorite beach? Undoubtedly, Prassa with its turquoise seawater and powder sand you can also swim to the Prassa-islet across the bay and wander around the abandoned buildings. Locals have showcased this volcanic landscape even more by building typical, Cycladic white houses and chapels with blue windows, and characteristic cobblestone streets along with colorful boathouses in the Syrmata area. Kimolos’ unusual geological formations have blessed it with rare natural beauty and, consequently, a unique history check out the archaeological and folklore museum in Horio, or hike to Skiadi, the famous “mushroom rock”. This type of chalk is renowned for its cleansing and pharmaceutical properties since ancient times, and the locals have been trading it ever since. Kimolos, the little gem next to famous Milos island, derives its name from the Greek word kimolia (chalk) because of the off-white argyle clay powder that can be found everywhere on the island, including on the beaches. I’ve managed to visit 53 so far, and here are some of my favorite, lesser-visited Greek islands for travelers who like to go off the beaten track.Ĭyclades islands Kimolos: mesmerizing landscape and history This didn't come out of thin air, since I am Greek, but let's not judge a child’s dream.
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