Hot Springs

Information

Due to its volcanic activity and post-volcanic hydrothermal activity, Milos has many hot springs which are known since antiquity for their healing properties. The thermal baths of Milos were known even to Hippocrates who talks about them in his book Epidemics. The temperature and composition of the water varies depending on the hot spring. The most important of them are listed below:

Lakkou Adamas

  • Temperature: 33-41 C⁰, depending on sea level and weather
  • Composition: Geothermal sulphide, ferrous, chlorinated

Charou Adamas

  • Temperature: up to 85 C⁰
  • Composition: Chlorinated, salted springs

Alykes

  • These hot springs are located north of Aliki in a cave with a narrow entrance.
  • Temperature: 28-40 C⁰
  • Composition: Chlorinated, Radioactive

Provatas

  • Temperature: 65 - 90 C⁰
  • Composition: Sulphide, Fumaroles

Paleochori

  • Temperature: 65-90 C⁰
  • Composition: Sulphide, salted springs

Tria Pigadia

  • Temperature: 33 - 41 C⁰
  • Composition: salted springs

Kanava

  • The water of this thermal bath treats arthritis.
  • Temperature: up to 50 C⁰
  • Composition: Chlorinated, salted springs

Skinopi

  • Temperature: up to 41 C⁰
  • Composition: salted springs

 

You can swim in the abovementioned baths free of charge all year round.