Milos: visitor guide
20 Popular Greek Islands to VisitCyclades · Volcanic coast · fishing villages · sailing
Milos has more than 70 varied beaches. Plan daily around wind and weather to combine the lunar north, colourful south and Klima’s fishing houses.
Adamas · Milos
Ferry from Piraeus or flight from Athens
4 days
4 days
May–June and September
4 days
Buses serve key stops; the west coast is best by boat.
Places to see
- Sarakiniko, Papafragas and Firiplaka.
- Plaka, Klima’s syrmata, catacombs and ancient theatre.
Things to do
- Boat and snorkel around Kleftiko.
- Watch sunset from Plaka and explore the coastal geology.
What to eat
- Pitarakia cheese pies, ladenia and watermelon pie.
- Caper salad and fresh octopus.
Restaurant picks
- O! Hamos! · Papikinou · island recipes.
- Medusa · Mandrakia · seafood.
- Ergina · Tripiti · traditional cooking.
Getting there and around
- Ferry from Piraeus or a short flight from Athens.
- Buses centre on Adamas; use a licensed boat for Kleftiko and the protected west coast.