In Greece, you can discover many strange places and you may usually get surprised and impressed. In mountains, plains, villages and islands there are hidden small and big treasures with a special and interesting history.
One such strange attraction that travels you through time is on Milos. The reason is the sulfur mines, which today look like ghost buildings. But they have their own unique story to tell.
The sulfur mines of Milos, despite their long history, are not that well known to most people. What is certain is that when you travel there, even in your imagination, you are taking a trip back in time. It is a historically preserved place that was, and still is, a very important example of the industrial heritage of all Greece. It is the place where the sulfur was mined for many years for its use for many purposes.
After all, since ancient times, it was necessary to use sulfur to polish metals, to disinfect, but especially for antiseptic and therapeutic purposes. And Milos was one of the areas where significant amounts of sulfur were mined.
All this developed in the area of Paliorema on Milos. This area, now deserted, was once an important place for sulfur extraction. Gradually, the mining and exploitation of sulfur developed more and more. Specifically, the concession of exploitation to individuals began around 1860, while it abruptly ended in 1958. This is because sulfur became a by-product of oil refining, and at a very low price. Thus came the end of the sulfur mines of Milos, which today seem like a ghost attraction on the island.
This particular attraction today
If you are ever in Milos, you can visit this place. Of course, keep in mind that the smell is very strong and you will need a mask to stay there for a while. There you will see the mining tunnels, the old equipment, even the tools and the loading and unloading ladders. The visit there will take you back in time and you can imagine what it was like to work in the sulfur mines of Milos back then.
