The large Milia beach, we find it in the southwest part of the Skopelos Islandabout thirteen kilometers from the capital Skopelos Town.
Wedged in a marvelousinlet near the Panormos Bay, Milia beach has a coastlinealmost a kilometer long of sand mixed with pebbles, transparent and crystalline waters, a turquoise and emerald colored sea with depthsthat descend slowly, perfect for those loves to enjoy long swims andfor families with small children.
The environment thatsurrounds it is of shocking beauty, thick pine forests on the rollinghills behind it that reach the beach and make the landscape like asmall Eden. The colors of this area are so in harmony with each otherthat they almost seem like a postcard and here we thank Mother Naturefor this priceless gift.
Milia beach generally hasvery calm waters but given its position on the days when the Meltemiblows on the Greek Islands it can be annoying by creating some wavesso check the weather situation before going there. It is wellequipped with sunbeds and umbrellas for about € 7 a day for almostits entire length, there is a lifeguard who carefully watches overthe bathers in order to guarantee a pleasant and peaceful day at thebeach. For catering there are two beach bars, one decidedly quieter,the other more suitable for a young audience with music all day longwhich however is not loud and therefore disturbs the public peace.You can find fresh drinks and have a meal based on quick dishes orthe classic Greek tradition. Even lovers of sports activities onMilia beach can have fun perhaps with a good game of beach volleyball challenging old or new friends.
The sunset in this part of the island is a phenomenon not to be missed, it will be a moment thatyou will hardly be able to forget, the sky, the sea and thesurroundings take on warm colors that will leave you speechless.
At the end of the bay thereis another small, even more peaceful and secluded cove where you canspread out your towel and spend hours in complete relaxation.
At a distance of about fivehundred meters, the small and green Dasia island is ideal forthose who love diving and exploring the seabed. Clear and transparentwaters with scenic rock formations as well as underwater caves to bediscovered. The best known is the gorge located to the southwestwhich reaches up to a hundred meters deep with a cave that extendsalong the entire edge. In the north-western area, however, aspectacular forty-metre canyon where even the less experienced canimmerse themselves and admire. In the north-east part, however, thecave nicknamed "Elevator" is founded thirty-five meterswith a combination of rocks that overlook a sandy clearing and whereto find the Mediterranean underwater life.
A curious legend revolvesaround the island of Dasia which tells of a treasure hidden in a deepcave by a sea thief who must sacrifice a relative to recover it(careful mothers-in-law).
If you have a rental vehicleit is very easy, head southwest following the main road and the roadsigns that will take you to a parking lot. If, on the contrary, youare not independent, there are public bus runs that from the maintourist resorts arrive just above the beach which you can then reachwith a short walk.
Considered among the most beautiful beaches on the island, Milia beach is to be included amongthe things to do in Skopelos first to see the wonderful environmentthat surrounds it, second for a relaxing and memorable day at thebeach.