Milos & Kimolos · Greece · Cave & cavern
Mitakas Cave
A 50 m cavern entered straight from the shore
Mitakas is a cave on Milos that is dived straight from the shore, with no boat needed. The cavern is 50 m long behind a shallow mouth, and it is an easy dive that even divers with only an Open Water card can make, with a lot of sea life along the way.
Also known as Mitakas, Mitakas cavern.
Where it is and how deep
36.7428° N, 24.4789° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
Divers swim out from the shore to the cave mouth, which opens at a depth of 6 m. From there the cavern runs 50 m in total, and the dive passes a lot of sea life on the way.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Good | Fair |
Season follows Milos & Kimolos: May, June, September and October give calm water with fewer crowds; the July and August meltemi can shut Kleftiko for days.
Questions divers ask
Can Open Water divers dive Mitakas Cave on Milos?+
Yes. It is an easy shore dive; the entrance sits at 6 m and the cave runs 50 m.
Sources
- For certified divers — Dive in Milos
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