Milos
Seventy beaches, white volcanic rock and sea caves the colour of glass; the island that looks like nowhere else on earth.
Destination
Milos, Cyclades
Accommodation Options
Boutique hotels, seafront suites & converted syrmata
Things to See & Do
Kleftiko boat trips, Sarakiniko, village hopping
Best Time To Go
May to early October
Overview
A volcanic island whose shores change colour around every headland: the white moonscape of Sarakiniko, the red cliffs of Paliochori, the pale pirate caves of Kleftiko. Along the waterline, fishing villages paint their boat garages in every shade there is, and inland, hilltop Plaka watches the sun set over the great bay. Milos is the Cyclades before the crowds found them.
Seventy Beaches, No Two Alike
Volcanic geology gave Milos more than seventy beaches in white, red, gold and grey. Many of the finest can only be reached from the water, which is exactly how the island is meant to be seen.
Kleftiko by Boat
The old pirates' hideout on the southwest coast is a cathedral of white rock rising from turquoise water. A full day sail around the island, with swimming stops at Kleftiko, is the essential Milos experience.
Villages of Colour
In Klima and Mandrakia, fishermen's boat houses called syrmata line the water, their doors painted red, green and blue. Above them, whitewashed Plaka ends the day with one of the best sunsets in Greece.
Milos is the island photographers whisper about. Its volcanic past shaped a coastline found nowhere else in Greece: Sarakiniko's smooth white rock rolling into the sea like a moonscape, hot springs bubbling off quiet beaches and caves that glow turquoise at midday. The Venus de Milo was unearthed here, and the island has kept that habit of hiding beauty in plain sight.
The truest way to see Milos is from the water. More than half its shoreline has no road at all, so the day belongs to boats: a slow circle of the island, anchoring at Kleftiko's white arches, swimming through caves at Sykia and pulling into coves that have no name on any map. With a local captain the route follows the wind, and the crowds simply never appear.
Ashore, the island keeps its own quiet rhythm. Plaka's lanes climb to a Venetian castle and a sunset that draws the whole village to its walls, while below, Klima's painted boat houses stand with their feet in the sea. Meals are simple and generous: fresh fish, local cheese and tomatoes that taste of the volcanic soil.
With our local team, Milos opens up properly: the right boat and captain for the day's weather, a table in Pollonia as the fishing boats come in and a stay that puts the island's strange, beautiful coast on your doorstep. You arrive, and Milos does the rest.
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Good To Know
Food
Milos keeps its kitchen close to the sea and the soil: fresh fish in Pollonia and Klima, watermelon pie called karpouzopita, local goat cheese and sun dried tomatoes from volcanic earth. Tavernas are family run and unhurried, which suits the island perfectly.
Weather & Getting Around
May, June and September are ideal, with warm seas and quiet beaches; July and August are busier but still gentler than the famous islands. Milos has a small airport with short flights from Athens, plus ferries from Piraeus. A car helps for the beaches with roads, but the west coast and Kleftiko belong to boats, so plan at least one full day on the water.
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Our team plans every route, transfer and table using first-hand knowledge of the islands. From the moment you arrive, the details are handled, so all that is left for you is to enjoy them.
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We live and work in Greece. That means the right cove for the day's wind, a captain who knows where to drop anchor and tables and stays that never make the guidebooks.
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GreeceVisits is built on more than 25 years of experience as Italy Vacation Specialists. The relationships we have built across the Mediterranean are what let us open doors that stay closed to most visitors.
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Where to Stay
Recommended Accommodation
Hand-picked places to stay in this corner of Greece, visited and vetted by our local team.
Amalia Hotel Athens
A prime address in the centre of Athens, where the National Gardens, the Parliament and Lycabettus Hill fill the windows.
Central Athens Location
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Amalia Hotel Delphi
A calm retreat at the ancient centre of the world, between the sanctuary of Delphi and the sweep of the valley down to the sea.
Delphi, Central Greece Location
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Astir of Naxos
A family-run oasis of Cycladic calm, a short stroll from the golden sand of Agios Georgios and the seaside path into Naxos Town.
Agios Georgios, Naxos Location
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Blue Green Bay
A beachfront retreat where pine forest meets turquoise sea, on one of the most enchanting bays in Skopelos.
Panormos Bay, Skopelos Island Location
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Casa Delfino
A Venetian mansion kept by one family for six generations, in the heart of Chania's walled Old Town.
Old Venetian Town, Chania, Crete Location
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Contaratos Beach Hotel
Elegant Cycladic architecture on the beachfront of Agioi Anargyroi, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Aegean.
Agioi Anargyroi, Naoussa, Paros Location
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El Greco Resort & Spa
The biggest resort on Santorini, minutes from the buzz of Fira, built around five pools and the island's largest spa.
Fira, Santorini Location
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Electra Palace Thessaloniki
A legendary landmark on Aristotelous Square, where fifty years of history meet art, elegance and the waters of the Thermaikos Gulf.
Aristotelous Square, Thessaloniki Location
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Grand Meteora Hotel
The most imposing address at the foot of Meteora, where every balcony faces the holy rocks.
Kastraki, Meteora, Thessaly Location
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Hotel Europa
A family hotel on the highest hill of Ancient Olympia, where the valley of the ancient Games spreads out below and the Ionian glitters on the horizon.
Drouva Hill, Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese Location
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Linari Sea & Suites
A stay as rare as the blue flower it is named after, where golden sands meet the sparkling Aegean.
Halkidiki, Greece Location
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Manoulas
The classic Mykonos beach hotel, amphitheatrically built on Agios Ioannis bay with sacred Delos across the water.
Agios Ioannis, Mykonos Location
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Titania Hotel
An Athens landmark since 1976, standing between Syntagma and Omonia with the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill on its horizon.
Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens Location
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