THE COMPLETE MILOS, GREECE TRAVEL GUIDE
Milos, Greece is hands down one of our favourite destinations to date.
Between the unforgettable beaches, delicious fresh seafood & authentic dishes, and quaint uncrowded villages it’s truly a slice of paradise.
Milos has a port that connects directly from Athens and other surrounding Greek Islands so it’s the perfect jumping-off point to spend a summer, Greek island hopping. We took a ferry directly from Santorini (Thira) to Milos. You have the option to select a ‘fast ferry’ with SeaJets which takes roughly 2hr 15min, however, there are other options to explore based on your budget preference.
Once you arrive at the port there are nearby car rental places, which we
organised prior to our arrival, this meant we did not need to book a taxi and we were able to drive straight to our accommodation. However, hailing a taxi from the port is available.
Having a car or ATV is highly advised as the public transport system does
not stop at a lot of the surrounding beaches. Milos is not too big of an island so you will spend a maximum of 30mins travelling from beach to beach, but some form of transport is a must.
Unlike most places, you don’t need to have a schedule upon arrival to Milos. We’d recommend having a few places in mind that you want to visit – beaches, towns, and restaurants. Typically, our routine here was: head to a beach, grab lunch, explore another beach, and then make our way home to get ready for dinner in town.
This Milos Travel Guide starts with some of our favourite restaurants, followed by key highlights and then must-visit beach locations.
5+ DAYS
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BEST TIME TO VISIT – MAY THROUGH OCTOBER, LESS WIND & WARMER WATER LATER IN THE SUMMER
WEATHER – MILD, RAINY WINTERS & WARM, SUNNY SUMMERS
GETTING AROUND – RENTAL CAR (RECOMMENDED), ATV & MOTORCYCLES AVAILABLE ON ISLAND TOO
CURRENCY – EUROS, MOST PLACES TAKE CREDIT CARDS
LANGUAGES – GREEK, MOST PEOPLE SPEAK ENGLISH
NEARBY AIRPORT – MILOS AIRPORT (MLO)
WHERE TO EAT IN
O! Hamos! Tavern – the best Greek dinner we had in all our Greek Island travels (we went back there twice!)
This is a popular restaurant on the island, so we would recommend getting there before 7pm. The grandmother's Cheese Pies, Eggplant Salad and Lamb Chop were our favourite dishes.
Medusa – another favourite!
It’s located adjacent to Mandrakia Beach, and serves up fresh fish right on the water. Be prepared for a short wait (it’s popular for a reason!), and don’t miss the octopus. Make sure you have wonder through the little seaside village.
Tip: If you are heading here for dinner be sure to stop off at Sarakiniko Beach for the sunset or for an after-dinner explore, it is magical to see it with little to no people.
Utopia Caffe – we didn’t make it here, but apparently it is a great location to see the sunset and have a drink.
Phatses – located in Plaka and does a great moussaka, is a nice midway point up to the Plaka Church for sunset, it also had good live music in the evening when we were there.
Apollonio Grill House – delicious gyros, making for an easy takeaway dinner. You can walk down to the beach cove and sit by the water, however, if you do so be prepared to draw the attention of cats.
WHAT TO DO
Indulge in culinary delights cooked in the scorching sand of Paliochori Beach. This unique destination, renowned for its vibrant red rocks and blistering hot sand, offers the extraordinary experience of cooking food right on the beach. We even had our delicious meals delivered right to our comfortable lounge chairs.
Embark on an unforgettable boat trip to the Kleftiko Caves, an enchanting section of Milos, only accessible by boat. Numerous charter boat tours are available for you to choose from, but we recommend securing your spot in advance as they tend to fill up quickly. Tickets are around 30-40euros per person (We only did half the day which was plenty on a shared boat).
Beach hop around the island, all of the beaches on Milos are different in their own beautiful way, cruising around a few across the day ensures you can experience them all.
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the island by chasing the mesmerising sunsets from various picturesque locations. Castle of Plaka - which is located at the top of the village is where you will find a small church of Panagia, it gives an amazing 360 view over the island and the sea.
Tip: Make sure you get a takeaway cocktail from Plaka before you hike up the steps.
BEACHES TO VISIT
SARAKINIKO BEACH
A unique beach made of lava that’s been bleached by the sun and sea. There is a small sandy beach, but it it more known for its cliff-jumping spots, and a swimming hole open to the ocean.
TSIGRADO BEACH
This small beach is only accessible via a steep set of two ladders, but opens out to turquoise blue water that’s perfect to wade in.
Tip: try to get there early in the morning to grab a spot on the little beach cove, as it fills up fast.
FIRIPLAKA BEACH
Is right next to Tsigrado, and is easily accessible with sunbeds, drinks and snacks. Its crystal-clear water is perfect for an all-day lounge in the sun.
KILMA BEACH
Is known for its long strip of multi-coloured traditional fishermen's houses, known as “syrmatas”. Interestingly, the houses were initially painted different colours so they were easily recognisable by their owners when they came back from fishing.
There are also lots of spots along the wharf where you can park up and swim in the settled bay. The drive down to the village isn’t the most fun so take it slow.
FRYOPOTAMOS BEACH
A great swimming spot with a little fishing village in which you are also able to see some historic Greek ruins. The car park fills up fast here so best to get in early morning or straight after lunch.
