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Blue Mare Apartments
Milos is a very beautiful island to live in!
The tasks are not so many, and the volunteer will have plenty of time to visit around. Meanwhile, he will learn many things living close to the local people.
I am greek, I grew up and used to live in Athens up to 2019, when I decided to come and live in Milos.
I live with Melissa, and we run a business of rental houses and rental boats.
We own a company in Milos that is a parted of 3 houses near the sea, on the beach. Those houses are rented out to tourists for holidays especially during summer.
We speak greek, english, spanish (and french) and we love hosting people and learning new cultures.
I am also a couch surfer, I have hosted a lot of people under this platform in the past and I have been hosted also in many places of the world.
Worldpackers, first of all, are friends! We organize together to do activities around (such as visits to the beach, volcano, stand up paddleboarding, playstation, water skiing, boat trips, visits to near islands etc.
Worldpackers stay on a separate house and they share that house with others worldpackers. The house has fast internet, hot water, fridge and a beautiful patio outside. It is located in Adamas (port of Milos) , just 5 minutes on foot from the center. Super markets, restaurants and beaches are in a walking distance. People on the house will be from 1 up to 3.
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About the experience in: Milos, Greece
Brazil
I loved the experience I had!
Vasilis and Melissa are a wonderful couple, and I am very grateful for all the kindness and the way they welcomed me.
The work was calm and pleasant, the place was simply wonderful.
It was also very special to have the opportunity to learn a little more about Greek culture.
And, of course, the boat trip was an incredible experience, the kind that stays in memory!
Thanks to both of you for the hospitality, for the kindness and for all the moments shared. I loved it!
13 days ago
About the experience in: Milos, Greece
Brazil
Unfortunately, my experience was cut short by a motorcycle accident on my second day on the island. During the two days I worked, everything went well. The working hours were as described, approximately four hours per day, and the Airbnbs are in a beautiful beach. The hosts were kind to me, and easygoing. Since I was unable to walk, they also helped me get to the port so I could leave the island and return home. Although I didn't get the chance to explore the island or experience the full volunteer stay, I'm grateful for the help I received.
18 days ago
About the experience in: Milos, Greece
United States
I had a great experience volunteering in Milos. The work was not too demanding, no experience was needed, and the working hours were actually less than expected. Vasilis and Melissa are lovely and great to work with. With them, what you give is what you get back. Everything was very well organized, with clear schedules, and the portal they created made everything easy to follow. Milos is amazing, with beautiful beaches and lots to explore. We also went on boat trips, which was a highlight. I had a really nice time and would happily do it again.
about 2 months ago
About the experience in: Milos, Greece
Romania
MiIos is beautiful. I appreciated the trips to panigiri, mountain, and boat trip. It felt more like a paid housekeeper, part time job as we often worked while the hosts relaxed. Checkouts were especially demanding, doing the kitchen, bathroom and all beds all by yourself. I understand volunteering as helping the host while working alongside you.The accom. has a rusty cooker/oven and poor kitchen hygiene. We also saw ants, spiders and a cockroach... You need to bring your own water, as drinks are not really provided. You know the schedule for the next day usually at 11 pm, so it's hard to plan.
about 2 months ago
Vasileios replied
Considering that you asked to stay longer twice and thanked us until your last day, we are disappointed. We showed you the island and offered you our friendship, especially to you, who didn’t work all your agreed hours. We don’t know what caused your change in attitude, and now you are saying unfair and exaggerated things. We were never informed of any problems with the house. If it was dirty, it was because, as Carolina said, you weren't cleaning You turned out to be someone very different.
About the experience in: Milos, Greece
Brazil
Milos is truly a paradise, and I loved the opportunity to live and volunteer there. The hosts were flexible with my days off, invited us on island trips, and Meli was always kind and communicative. The work is quite intense and physical, feeling more like a real job than typical volunteering, although the hours never exceeded what was agreed. The accommodation is okay and well located, but could be much better maintained, and there is no food included. Milos is also expensive and difficult to get around without a car, as buses are limited. Overall, it was a good experience!
2 months ago