Old Sulfur Mines
Old Sulfur Mines
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Max1979
Tallinn, Estonia1,679 contributions
May 2022
A place worth visiting, but definitely in the early morning, because in the morning of May at 10 it was already about 30 degrees warm between the mountains. Be sure to bring water. if you go with a regular car, I recommend leaving the car for about 1.5 km and walking on it, because in youtube videos where you can see that you are driving to the mountain of white mines, I don't recommend going there with a regular car, the road is very broken and the rocks are out you can destroy the car. only 4 x4 cars can be driven to the mine. when driving through the village, the asphalt road ends and a very good gravel road starts to drive about 2-3 km, if there is such a slightly steeper curve and a narrower gravel road goes to the left, some Greek blue signpost at the end of the road, drive along a narrow gravel road, as far as you dare and from then go on foot.
Written June 2, 2022
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Φωτεινή Π
Piraeus, Greece726 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
One of the best beaches on the island. Very special and special. Access by car is a bit difficult since it has about 5 km of dirt road, but not prohibitive. Our vehicle, a small rental car, made it successfully and without difficulty to the beach below. The old sulfur mines are there as if time stood still. The sandy beach in a shade of orange like the whole landscape.
Written August 14, 2023
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Aloha-0
The Hague, The Netherlands2,891 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
The Sulfer mines have been easier to reach since September 2023. Some of the secondary (yellow) roads have just been paved. That helps, but at a certain point you have to cross the mountain(s) and you get a feeling of 'the most dangerous roads' in Milos. You do need a 4x4 car for that.
When you get there you will also be rewarded with a piece of Milos' industrial heritage. You can smell the sulfite everywhere. Especially enjoy the former mines and the beautiful rocks, in the most beautiful colors and minerals. Definitely worth it. We wouldn't have wanted to miss this.
You can also enjoy the beach, swim and watch the various boat trips that pass by, stay 200 meters away and be able to tell that they have been there.
When you get there you will also be rewarded with a piece of Milos' industrial heritage. You can smell the sulfite everywhere. Especially enjoy the former mines and the beautiful rocks, in the most beautiful colors and minerals. Definitely worth it. We wouldn't have wanted to miss this.
You can also enjoy the beach, swim and watch the various boat trips that pass by, stay 200 meters away and be able to tell that they have been there.
Written September 30, 2023
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taliward
Warwick, UK2,284 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
The approaching road soon becomes a dirt track, with numerous forks in the road. Keep following the blue signs for the correct route (see our picture). We read the reviews and parked quite a distance away, perhaps a 30 minute walk just off a bend, by a big white mound of stuff (see pictures of our parking location). When we arrived we saw some tiny cars right at the bottom but we were not going to risk it as this zone is not covered by car hire companies which means if you break down, you are definitely on your own! Also, we didn’t want to damage our hire car and we really don’t mind walking although the heat was testing at times! You can spend a good few hours here exploring and enjoying the beach but there is nothing else around and so be sure to take water and food with you. We didn’t use the beach but we explored the deserted mines instead and it’s surprising just how much you can access and see. Definitely worth a visit if you like exploring.
Written August 26, 2018
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Ezra Vanharen
Antwerp, Belgium50 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
All the small details such as clothes, tools, cans etc. are still in the premises, yet the rust and erosion makes you realise this place was left decades ago.
The enormous size of the site makes the place even more impressive, with endless rooms and tunnels to discover.
I would recommend to park your vehicle (unless you have a 4x4) 500m before the mine and enjoy the stunning view along the walk. With the sunset and evening coolness this place turns into a hidden gem.
The enormous size of the site makes the place even more impressive, with endless rooms and tunnels to discover.
I would recommend to park your vehicle (unless you have a 4x4) 500m before the mine and enjoy the stunning view along the walk. With the sunset and evening coolness this place turns into a hidden gem.
Written June 27, 2019
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Geokam007
Birmingham, UK300 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
About the place:
Very few know about it and even less visit it.
It is 30 minutes far from adamas and it is recommended to go there either on an SUV or a powerfull off road motobike.
Bear in mind it is a "virgin place" in terms of tourism so there are no bars, umbrellas etc etc.
Basically, what is there is a beach and an abandoned Sulphur mine.
The beach is excellent with the beautiful light blue waters.
The history behind the mines is great and only few know about it.
My grandfather used to work there back in the 40s-50s and people at the time needed to WALK from places like Zefiria (~5-7Km away) on a Sunday, stay thee the entire Week and walk back on a Friday. They were sleeping on site during the week and they were working under difficult conditions.
Knowing all this makes your experience down there more valuable and personally when I get there I can evaluate what I have in life now and I am even more grateful. I hope you visit the place and you can appreciate the history of those mines that are abandoned for at least 50 Years and the time has only added beauty to them..
For couples that love adventure, if you sleep at that beach and wake up at 5 am you can get rewarded with an excellent sunrise.
Very few know about it and even less visit it.
It is 30 minutes far from adamas and it is recommended to go there either on an SUV or a powerfull off road motobike.
Bear in mind it is a "virgin place" in terms of tourism so there are no bars, umbrellas etc etc.
Basically, what is there is a beach and an abandoned Sulphur mine.
The beach is excellent with the beautiful light blue waters.
The history behind the mines is great and only few know about it.
My grandfather used to work there back in the 40s-50s and people at the time needed to WALK from places like Zefiria (~5-7Km away) on a Sunday, stay thee the entire Week and walk back on a Friday. They were sleeping on site during the week and they were working under difficult conditions.
Knowing all this makes your experience down there more valuable and personally when I get there I can evaluate what I have in life now and I am even more grateful. I hope you visit the place and you can appreciate the history of those mines that are abandoned for at least 50 Years and the time has only added beauty to them..
For couples that love adventure, if you sleep at that beach and wake up at 5 am you can get rewarded with an excellent sunrise.
Written October 11, 2017
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Inquietum C
Lancaster District, UK235 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
You must visit this place. Swimming amongst rusting heavy mining equipment and ruins of a sulfur mine has to be in everyone's bucket list.
Written August 26, 2020
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Brichford
Houston597 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
Felt like a western ghost town but even more interesting. Lots to see and explore but be careful because the buildings are not stable.
Beach location is beautiful and we actually visited on a private boat but we did see some people make it with 4x4s. Not to be missed. Like nothing else on the island.
Beach location is beautiful and we actually visited on a private boat but we did see some people make it with 4x4s. Not to be missed. Like nothing else on the island.
Written June 19, 2019
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saronic
Zurich, Switzerland29,093 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
The island of Milos is famous for its mining and for its beaches. A place to best experience both at the same time is the wonderful little beach at Paliorema (familiar Greek for: bad creek). There used to be a sulphur mine, whcih got started end of the 19th century and petered out in the 1960's.
To get here is easiest by sea. From the landside one has to drive on dirt roads through an area with stiil active mines and fast driving lorries. Taxi drivers on Milos will usually not come to this part. The last stretch is steep, with many bends and narrow, so only recommended for a 4x4, and even then one wouldn't want to encounter a vehicle coming from the opposite direction.
When coming here with friends we usually left the vehicles on top and walked down and up again. Water and food has to be brought along, if one wants to spend some time there. When exploring the area, some caution is still recommended, as it would be in any old mining area with rusting items, old holes, falling apart walls and so on.
To get here is easiest by sea. From the landside one has to drive on dirt roads through an area with stiil active mines and fast driving lorries. Taxi drivers on Milos will usually not come to this part. The last stretch is steep, with many bends and narrow, so only recommended for a 4x4, and even then one wouldn't want to encounter a vehicle coming from the opposite direction.
When coming here with friends we usually left the vehicles on top and walked down and up again. Water and food has to be brought along, if one wants to spend some time there. When exploring the area, some caution is still recommended, as it would be in any old mining area with rusting items, old holes, falling apart walls and so on.
Written July 29, 2019
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Matthias4242
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg29 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
No issue to access it by car. We parked few hundreds meters before and walked to enjoy the view. Simply amazing with all different mineral colors and the ghost mine suddenly abandoned !
Written September 8, 2018
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Bonjour. Nous n avons pas de 4x4. Nous envisageons donc de nous garer le plus proche possible puis y aller a pieds. A combien de temps estimez vous le temps de la marche ?
Written October 25, 2020
Hi, we will visit Milos this September. It is possible to go to Old sulphur mine by local bus to the nearest village and than by feet? Thank you in advance
Written June 16, 2018
It is a long way from the main road. You will need one vehicle for sure to reach the place or there is the other way to go by the sea.
Written June 16, 2018
E' possibile raggiungerla a piedi?
Written September 6, 2016
certamente! devi avere super polmoni e devi essere un gran camminatore... 6 km non sono pochi, sopratutto in salita e in discesa... ti consiglio di noleggiare un quad per arrivare direttamente alle miniere. In macchina a mio parere (a meno che non noleggi un fuoristrada) rischi di rompere qualcosa. Lascia perdere i pazzi che la fanno con una macchina normale e segui questo consiglio. Buona vacanza Emilio :)
Written September 9, 2016
Ou se trouve cette plage dans quelle ville ? et comment peut on y acceder ? je ne trouve pas d'adresse...
merci
au plaisir
Clara et victor
Written February 17, 2015
Ou se trouve cette plage dans quelle ville ? et comment peut on y acceder ? je ne trouve pas d'adresse...
merci
au plaisir
Clara et victor
Written February 17, 2015
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