Thiorichia Beach (Old Sulfur Mines) — Attraction in Municipality of Milos

"Thiorichia" is one of the most emblematic beaches on Milos. With green-yellow semi-transparent waters (due to active minerals), with rusty-gold sand throughout the long beach, and surrounded by the old mines and buildings, its highly recommended to visit at least once, when on the island. It used to be the place where locals extracted sulfur and directly loaded it onto the boats to be further sold, and also had dormitories for them to sleep over for days before they could take the donkeys and ride back to "Chora" (the main village) for supplies, mainly on the weekends. Beware of some very difficult roads before you are able to reach the beach. DONT drive completely down the road; once you start seeing the beach from the cliff above, there is some open space (right on a corner) where you should leave your car, as it gets quite harder on the last ~100 meters before the beach. Going with a jeep (4×4) is much better. Its worth the rough drive. Bring water/food/umbrellas as there is nothing down there. Some of the boats that go around the island will pass and even...

Thiorichia Beach in Milos, also known as the Old Sulfur Mines Beach, is a unique destination with striking landscapes and historical remnants of old sulfur mines. The colorful rock formations and crystal-clear waters create a picturesque setting. You can explore abandoned mining buildings and enjoy swimming and snorkeling in a peaceful environment. However, there are no facilities and no signal from mobile networks so come prepared. This beach is ideal for adventurous travelers and history enthusiasts seeking a tranquil and memorable experience.

Important: Access is challenging, with rough roads best suited for 4x4 vehicles or you could come by boat. We did see some normal cars however if you get stuck there (mechanical issues, blown out tyre etc) it will be very difficult to get road assistance or may be veeery expensive and plus like mentioned above no...

Although the road to the beach is a really poor dirt road (not really suitable for car, better get here on a quad bike), and the beach is not organized at all, I’d recommend getting here to see the magnificent nature – colors here are magnificent due to a lot of sulfur around, so the pebbles on the beach are yellow/orange and the water has magnificent green color changing into deep blue as you go further from the shore. There is a lot of sediment in the water, so don’t expect good visibility. The abandoned sulfur mines next to the beach offer a very interesting scenery, that might look like something from the beginning of some post-apocalyptic Hollywood movie. Bring a light torch with you and...