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| #SandstoneCaves_Milos_Greece KeyTip; Once you arrive look for the Public Bus @ 2 Euro (one way trip / accepts only cash) This journey will take around 20 minutes and is much cheaper than a taxi or any tour operator will charge for something that you can do by yourself So my adventures has taken me to the Island of Milos as i explore the cave systems that once was a natural shelter for pirates to hide, plan attacks plus store their stolen goods......lets find out! |
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| Milos was always known for its mineral wealth and was exploited by many Empires over time for its natural resources; 1) Obsidian is a volcanic glass used for tools / weapons 2) Sulfur was used in medicine, a disinfectant plus for religious practices 3) Kaolin is a white clay to create pottery and white pigments 4) Alum had a use in tanning leather also dyeing textiles 5) Other minerals found here were Bentonite, Perlite, Pozzolana Because of the dry climate not much vegetation survives here but orange, olive & cypress trees are grown throughout the island In modern times with its Mediterranean climate plus its unique landscape, stunning beaches & picturesque villages tourism is a main economic force for the island |
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| Milos was formed by volcanic rock (tuff) from the eruptions below the Earths surface So with natural erosion from the wind plus saltwater has made it resemble the moon landscape How close is the similarities you ask...... that Planetary Scientists has used this area to study remote sensing techniques & geological interpretations for future space missions |
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| Through the elements, it has created Sink Holes which can be dangerous So yes admire the beauty, but always look down |
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| Time is get dirty 😄 crawling into the cave system |
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| Once inside you can understand why the pirates used the cave complex to their advantage, as basically its a well fortified bunker Some areas where not lit so i encountered a few one meter (3 ft) drops which could certainly do some damage on your body But i have been exploring for many years so i live by my rule of adventure Take baby steps & always bring a flashlight jajajaja |
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| Sarakiniko Beach (which derived its name from the Saracen Pirates) The most famous were the Barbary Corsairs who operated between the 16th-19th centuries and were operating out of North Africa With reference to the Berbers, this area in Europe was known as the Barbary Coast |
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| The Greek Myth of the naming of the Aegean Sea King Aegeus of Athens thought his son Theseus died fighting the Minotaur so jumped into the sea ending his life Unfortunately Theseus was instructed to raise the white sails upon his return claiming victory but forgot Thus after seeing the black sails (meaning defeat / death) the King jumped off the cliff into the sea |
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| The Aegean is part of the Mediterranean Sea that is situated between Europe & Asia It covers an area of 215,000 km (83,000 sq mi) The first settlements came from the Minoan civilization in 2700 BC on the Island of Crete This was called the Bronze Age culture that was known for its advanced urban settlements, artwork, plus maritime trade |
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| Milos is the result of a massive volcanic explosion that (lucky us) left behind an incredible variety of rock formations But the island geothermal activity means the forces of nature are is still at work shaping its future so you are experiencing millions of years of geological history as you walk on one of natures wonders |
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