Sikia Cave Milos

The Milos Isalnd never ceases to amaze its visitors by offering corners that seem straight out of a storybook.

Today we want to tell you about the wonderful Sikia Cave. It is located in the southwestern part of the island about twenty three kilometers from Adamantas just to give you a perception of its position.

A natural work of indescribable beauty in words, it is absolutely necessary to include it among the things to see in Milos, losing it would be a real shame.

Let's start by revealing the meaning of his name and why. Sikia in Greek means "fig" and this curious name derives from a tree of this sacred fruit that hangs over the opening of the cave on one side. It is also nicknamed the Emerald Cave or Blue Cave and you will then understand why even if we are sure you will have guessed it for yourself.

A round-shaped cavity with a height of five meters and a width of twenty with the particularity of not having a ceiling that in the past it had but which, due to an as yet unknown event, collapsed, creating this sort of secret treasure chest. Inside there is a small beach made of stones, transparent waters, very clear and a little cold because the sunlight does not beat all day with rocky bottoms to be explored, so much so that it is one of the most beautiful areas to snorkel due to the numerous presence of colorful fish and in this regard we advise you not to forget snorkel, mask, fins and a good underwater camera to immortalize the friendly inhabitants of the abyss. Given the large presence of rocks and stones, it is also advisable to bring rock shoes so that you can move more easily and above all not risk getting hurt.

Everything here is in its natural and extremely wild state, you don't come to the Sikia Cave to spend a whole day, it is usually a stage proposed by tourist agencies but the fact remains that you can also get there alone for the sake of taking a swim. in emerald and blue waters (hence the other nicknames) and contemplate the wonder that Mother Nature has managed to create and which she has given us.

Let's say that Milos is an island where there is no shortage of natural caves, you can organize whole days to discover amazing ravines such as the Papagrangas caves or the most famous of Keftiko to get to those of the Sarakiniko beach, in short, you will have some to plan during your holiday in Milos many interesting destinations to be discovered and explored.

This area is much loved by locals who, as soon as they can, allow themselves moments in direct contact with nature in a breathtaking sea and a unique landscape. Obviously during the summer, the human presence increases significantly but a visit is always worth it.

One of the best moments to savor the immense beauty of the Sikia Cave is the sunset when the light changing its colors makes everything magical and almost surreal.

The only way to reach Sikia Cave is obviously by sea. In Adamantas there are tourist agencies that organize the excursion also including other itineraries reachable only by boat that will allow you to visit places that you will hardly forget. Try https://www.milosfishingtrip.gr/ which also offers the thrill of fishing.

For the more fortunate, it is possible to rent a boat privately and get there independently. We remind you that if you do not have a small outboard, it is impossible to enter, so you will have to leave your boat at the entrance and get there either by swimming or with small rafts.An experience to be lived at all costs!