Milos: Kayak Tour with Sea Caves, Hot Springs & Snacks

Summary

Kayak the wild coast of Milos swim caves taste homemade snacks

You’ll paddle from Firopotamos Beach along Milos’ volcanic shorelines, explore sea caves by kayak and snorkel at Gerakas hot springs with a local guide. Taste homemade snacks right on the rocks and float in crystal-clear bays. It’s salty hair, sun-warmed skin, and real Greek flavors—plus plenty of laughs along the way.

What’s the experience like?

“You’re holding it backwards,” Yannis grinned, fixing my paddle at Firopotamos Beach before we even got started. I was honestly nervous about kayaking in Milos — I mean, I can swim, but the Aegean looked so bright it almost hurt my eyes. The kayaks were lined up like little red candies on the sand, and there was this salty tang in the air that made me suddenly hungry. Our group was a mix: a couple from Athens, two German sisters who kept laughing at their own sunscreen streaks, and me just trying not to drop my GoPro in the water.

Paddling along the volcanic coastline was quieter than I expected. Sometimes you’d hear nothing except the plunk of a paddle or someone’s surprised “wow” when we rounded a corner and saw those white cliffs. At Tsigrado beach, Yannis handed out snorkeling masks and pointed out how you could see tiny fish darting between rocks—he called them “the locals.” I tried to say something in Greek and he laughed so hard he nearly dropped his own mask. Swimming into one of those sea caves felt weirdly private; it smelled cool and mineral-y inside, like wet stone after rain.

The stretch to Gerakas beach took longer (my arms are still mad), but seeing those sand-falls pouring down white volcanic rock? Worth every bit. The hot springs at Gerakas bay were subtle—you had to wiggle your toes in the sand to feel that little rush of warmth. We floated for a while just listening to water slap against our kayaks. Lunch was simple: feta pie and olives, eaten sitting on warm rocks with salt still drying on our skin. Not fancy, but somehow perfect after all that paddling.

I keep thinking about that last look back at the coastline as we paddled home—sun bouncing off water, everyone kind of quiet for once. We packed up our stuff together, trading photos from our waterproof phones (mine are mostly blurry). Saying goodbye felt oddly hard after just a day trip kayaking Milos from Firopotamos Beach… maybe because it didn’t feel like just another tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Kayak tour along Milos coastline

• Kayak fitting and safety briefing
• Paddle to Tsigrado beach
• Swim and snorkel sea caves
• Paddle to Gerakas beach
• Snorkel hot springs at Gerakas
• Relax and taste traditional snacks
• Paddle back to base
• Pack up and say goodbye

Top questions

How long is the Milos kayak tour?

The tour lasts most of the day with several stops for swimming, snorkeling, snacks, and relaxing before returning to Firopotamos Beach.

Is swimming experience required for this kayak trip?

Yes, participants must know how to swim for safety reasons during kayaking and snorkeling activities.

What beaches do we visit during the kayak tour?

You’ll visit Tsigrado beach for swimming and Gerakas beach for hot springs and sand-falls access.

Are traditional snacks included on this Milos kayak tour?

Yes, traditional homemade snacks like feta pie and olives are provided during breaks on the rocks.

Is snorkeling gear provided?

Yes, snorkeling mask and tube are included for exploring sea caves and Gerakas bay’s hot springs.

Where does the kayak tour start in Milos?

The tour begins at Firopotamos Beach where you get fitted for your kayak and receive a safety briefing.

Can children join this kayaking day trip?

Children aged 10-14 can join only with an adult under the family option; under 10s cannot participate.

What happens if there’s bad weather?

You’ll be notified in advance if weather requires changing time or location; flexibility is built into bookings.

What’s included

Your day includes double-seat kayaks with rudder controls, lifejackets fitted at Firopotamos Beach, a waterproof bag for your things plus a GoPro per kayak (if you want blurry action shots like mine), snorkeling mask and tube for cave swims, traditional homemade snacks during breaks—plus a waterproof case for your phone so you can actually take pictures without panicking about dropping it overboard.