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#SandstoneCavesMilosGreece 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 and store their stolen goods Lets find out! |
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Milos It 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 Other Crops Because of the dry climate not much vegetation survives here but orange, olive and cypress trees are grown throughout the island Today With its Mediterranean climate plus its unique landscape, stunning beaches and picturesque villages tourism is a main economic force for the island |
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Tuff Milos was formed by volcanic rock from the eruptions below the Earths surface So with natural erosion from the wind plus saltwater, the elements has made it resemble the moon landscape Cosmic Ventures How close is the similarities you ask; that Planetary Scientists has used this area to study remote sensing techniques and geological interpretations for future space missions |
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Doline Warnings Through the components of nature, it has created Sink Holes which can be dangerous So yes admire the beauty, but always look down |
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Finding Pirate Treasures Time is get dirty 😄 crawling into the cave system |
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Subsurface Stronghold 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 Spelunking 101 But i have been exploring for many years so i live by my rule of adventure Take baby steps and 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 & 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 It is part of the Mediterranean Sea that is situated between Europe and Asia It covers an area of 215,000 km (83,000 sq mi) The Beginnings 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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Plate Tectonics Milos is the result of a massive volcanic explosion that (lucky for us) left behind an incredible variety of rock formations Ongoing 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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Geothermal Diner So because Milos is a dormant volcano the subsurface heat is close to the ground Forward Thinking At Paleohori Beach, the Sirocco Restaurant utilizes this volcanic energy to slow-cook meat, fish and vegetables right in the hot sand for a way cool experience, if you make it here onto the island |
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