Expedition aims

We aim to circumnavigate Milos island in 5 days, a distance of approximately 90km, or about 18km per day. This equates to about 4 hours paddling per day, leaving plenty of time for exploring, skills practice, swimming or snorkelling, hiking, relaxing and to set up camp.

Expedition plan

The advertised dates comprises 5  full days for the expedition. The total distance is about 90km.  This equates to about 17km/day in 7 days, or in the case of a bad weather day, 20km/day in 6 days.  The start location and direction of travel will depend on the conditions, on day one, as well as the forecast and will be decided last minute, if necessary.

Maps

Laminated A4 maps, will be provided. A PDF file can be downloaded here.

Required paddling experience

Some paddling experience is required, though not necessary on the sea.  You should have enough stamina to paddle up to 20km per day.  You should be comfortable with the idea of paddling in moderate wind and waves, as challenging conditions are likely on some of the days.

The advertised dates include 5 full paddling days.  You must arrive in Milos on the day before the first paddling day (or earlier). You can book your departure from Milos the day after the last paddling day (or later).  B&B for your arrival and last nights, is included in the cost.

If you wish to extend your stay on Milos, extra nights can be booked at Petrinela's Guesthouse, or elsewhere if you prefer.  If you would like to paddle extra days, day-trips will be running on most days, before and after the expedition.

Camping

Camping will be wild, on or near beaches.  Most are remote and there are no facilities, not even water.  Tents are recommended as their is a possibility of rain and there will be a heavy due most nights.  Most nights we will have a campfire.