Are you dreaming of azur sea, hot sand, postcard decors and especially a great bowl of tranquility? Come visit Milos, less known island of the Cyclades but with treasures, with the 8 things to do in Milos.
Who has never dreamed of taking his plane ticket to the Cyclades to offer a few days of farniente around a turquoise sea, walks in these typical blue and white villages and fish skewers on the water? And to fully enjoy, we offer you to visit Milos, island of the Cyclades less known than its cousins Mykonos and Santorini, but still preserved from mass tourism.
Between small villages of colorful fishermen, majestic ancient sites and dozens of beaches to discover, you will no longer know where to give head! To help you to make the most of the time on the spot, here is our official guide of the 8 things to do in Milos.
1. Discover the small fishing ports
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Want authenticity when you go to visit Milos? Take the time to stop in the fishing villages, many along the coast, including Mandrakia and Firopotamos. Klima is one of the fishing ports not to miss during your visit to Milos: this charming little fishing port offers to him a real decoration of postcard.
Colored boats, small white houses, good smells of grilled fish, the smile of the locals, not to mention the sunlight that warms the rock and fishermen's huts, you now know what to do in Milos
2. Cruise around Milos
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If you are looking for what to do in Milos, take the sea and go to the island by boat by making a cruise. The ideal opportunity to rediscover the beauties of Milos from different angles and to access new places, such as small wild coves to swim or breathtaking views.
At the start of the port of Adamas, dozens of boats offer day cruises for prices ranging from 30 to 80€ per person. For an even more typical visit, board a sailboat where drinks and lunch are included in the fare and let you guide for an unprecedented visit of Milos.
Don’t hesitate to book upstream since the summer, the companies are quickly assaulted. More info on the cruises in Milos . You can also choose to rent a boat in Milos if you want more tranquility. With or without a permit, with the help of a skipper or not, you will undoubtedly spend one of the best afternoons of your stay!
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3. Observe local fauna
If you don't know what to do in Milos, this island is also a paradise to observe animals. In Achivadolimni, the largest wetland in the entire archipelago, you can contemplate several species of migratory birds such as ospreys, guifettes or falcons in their natural habitat.
At the waterfront, the seals, joyful companions who lick on warm rocks, will surprise you with their seduction ballets and their cries. As for the lizards, they are legislated in the region. However, pay attention to the viper of Milos, whose bite is mortal but which is to date the most threatened snake in Europe.
4. Losing yourself in the streets of Plaka
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Capital of the island, Plaka is a must-see visit to Milos. Located in the heights of the island, Plaka is a typical village of the Cyclades, with beautiful white buildings, rounded domes and colourful doors.
Do not hesitate to lose yourself in the streets of the old city, its authentic charm and colours will seduce you from the outset. Everywhere you will find restaurants and bars but also the archaeological museum where you can watch the copy of the famous Venus de Milo, whose original is exhibited at the Louvre in Paris.
In addition to being a charming village, Plaka is an ideal place to watch a sunset. At the top of the castro – the ruins of an ancient castle – you will have an incredible panorama of the Gulf of Minos.
5. Explore the western part of the island in 4×4
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If you have the adventurer soul and the driver’s license, rent a 4×4 and go explore the western part of the island, the wildest and least touristy part.
This is where you will find the most small hidden coves and wild beaches. A little advice: don’t go for adventure if your rental vehicle is not a 4×4: you need at least that to ride on the steep roads of Milos.
6. Feeding in history
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In addition to being a colorful volcanic island, Milos is also a fabulous ancient city. In the four corners of the island you will discover many archaeological sites, as in Klima, where you can clearly distinguish from acropolis but also Profitis Ilias, a Hellenistic temple where the famous statue of the Venus de Milo was found.
Do not forget to make a detour through the great Roman stadium and the ruins of Plylakopi, one of the first cities of local civilization. A paradise for history lovers.
7. Enjoy the beaches
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If there is a landscape that makes Milos’ reputation, it is these heavenly beaches. And indeed, you will not be bored: the island has nearly 75 beaches to discover, perfect for lovers of farniente and hot sand. Located north of Milos, Sarakiniko Beach is probably the most instagramable of the island.
His particularity? Its white rocks, which give character and a lunar atmosphere to this beach to visit absolutely. For a small corner of paradise, visit the beach of Firiplaka in the early morning to discover a long stretch of fine sand and a turquoise sea bordered by red and white cliffs.
8. Admire old sulphur mines
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Want to know more about Milos’ geology? Rich in minerals, a large part of the island lives from these farms, hence a still very prolific mining activity. Those still active are spread in well-defined locations of the island, but if you feel the adventurer soul, you can go to the discovery of old mines, all connected by the road network created by the mining company.
In Adamas you will even find a museum dedicated to the extraction of these minerals. One of the best known is located below the Paliorema beach, where you will discover an almost apocalyptic setting, with abandoned buildings and rails.
How do I get to Milos?
To reach the island of Milos from France, you will have a stopover in Athens, from which one to two connections are operated every day out of season and three connections in the middle of the season. To find cheap flights to Milos, you can search our partner's website Ulysses .
You can also get to Milos by ferry from mainland Greece (starting from the port of Piraeus), and other nearby islands, including Santorini. You can book your ferry crossing online via the site Direct Ferries .
Where to stay in Milos?
The offer of accommodation in Milos is not suitable to receive hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. So you will have to take it to book your accommodation in Milos . A few villages stand out to live an authentic experience on the island: Adamas, Pollonia, Plaka (city of Milos) are to be preferred.
You can find a cheap hotel in Milos by searching for this Compare hotels . Do not forget that there are accommodations in Milos on Airbnb .
How do I move to Milos?
The island of Milos is well mapped by a local bus network. If you are staying at Adamas or Pollonia in the season, you will have no trouble moving on the island without a personal vehicle. You have the possibility to rent a car (preferably a 4×4), a scooter, quad, bike... Even in high season, prices are pretty attractive. You can compare car rental prices in Milos on the website Rentalcars .
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