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Thiorychio Beach, Milos
See practical info for Thiorychio in Milos, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The sulphur mine and its ghost beach
In the Paliorema ravine, on the south-east coast, lies an old sulphur mine, abandoned since the 1950s and listed as a protected historic site. It is an entire industrial "ghost town".
Among the ruins stand stone buildings, rail tracks with mine wagons, autoclaves, underground galleries and a small loading crane at the water's edge. The sulphur was loaded onto ships and exported — mainly to France — as a treatment for vineyards.
The beach itself is "painted" by the sulphur: emerald water and yellowish pebbles. Access is difficult — by 4×4 down the ravine, on foot, or by boat.
- Region
- Milos, Greece
- Beach type
- Sand & pebbles
- Access
- Difficult dirt road
- Coordinates
- 36.69413, 24.54479
- Quiet
- Snorkeling
About this beach
Thiorychio is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.
Thiorychio is oriented towards the east, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.
Thiorychio has sand and pebbles underfoot with water that deepens close to shore.
Good to know
Does Thiorychio beach get windy?
Thiorychio is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.
How do you get to Thiorychio beach?
Access is difficult dirt road. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Thiorychio beach like?
A sand & pebbles beach with deep water.
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