Kimolos

Of the three islands off the coast of Milos, only unspoiled Kimolos is populated. Volcanic like Milos, it profits from its geology and used to export chalk (kimolia in Greek) until the supply was exhausted. Bentonite is still extracted locally, and the fine dust of this clay is a familiar sight on the northeastern corner of the island, where mining still overtakes fishing and farming as an occupation. Apart from the inhabited southeast, the rest of the island is a nature reserve. Prassa, Aliki, Agios Georgios, and Kalamitsi are the best beaches on the island.