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Milos is a volcanic island in the south-west Cyclades, celebrated for its extraordinary coastline of more than seventy beaches, coloured rocks and sea caves. Its most famous spot is Sarakiniko, a lunar landscape of white volcanic rock sculpted by wind and waves, while Kleftiko, on the south-west coast, is a group of white cliffs, arches and caves that can only be reached by boat and is one of the most beautiful places to swim in Greece. The island's capital, Plaka, sits on a hill with a ruined Venetian castle and one of the best sunset views in the Cyclades. Below it lie the early Christian catacombs, the ancient theatre and the spot where the Venus de Milo was discovered in 1820. Colourful fishing villages such as Klima, Mandrakia and Firopotamos have boat houses called syrmata painted in bright colours at the water's edge. Milos also has a long mining history, explained in the Mining Museum at Adamas, the main port. Beaches such as Firiplaka, Tsigrado, Paleochori and Papafragas each have a different character. Milos has a small airport and ferry links, and is ideal for couples, photographers and those who love boat trips.
Quick facts
LOCATION
Cyclades Islands
KNOWN FOR
Over 70 beaches & sea caves
BEST FOR
Beach, Boat trips, Couples, Secluded coves, Diving & snorkelling
Transportation
Milos Airport
Port of Adamas
Port of Pollonia
Beaches
Sarakiniko Beach
Firiplaka Beach
Tsigrado Beach
Paleochori Beach
Provatas Beach
Papafragas Beach
Achivadolimni Beach
Pollonia Beach
Agia Kyriaki (Milos) Beach
Plathiena Beach
Religious Sites
Church of Panagia Thalassitra
Museums & History
Kleftiko Sea Caves
Catacombs of Milos
Ancient Theatre of Milos
Venus de Milo Discovery Site
Castle of Plaka (Kastro)
Archaeological Site of Phylakopi
Archaeological Museum of Milos
Milos Mining Museum
Other
Klima Village
Mandrakia Village
Firopotamos Village
By air
Milos has a small airport about 5 km south-east of Adamas, with flights from Athens only, about 40 minutes. Most visitors fly into Athens and take a ferry from Piraeus, or come by boat from Santorini or the other western Cyclades.
By ferry
Adamas is the main port, with ferries and fast boats to Piraeus, about three to seven hours depending on the boat, and summer links to Sifnos, Serifos, Folegandros, Santorini and Crete. Kimolos is a short crossing from Pollonia.
Getting around
Strongly recommended. Milos’s famous beaches, such as Sarakiniko, Firiplaka and Tsigrado, and the villages of Plaka, Klima and Mandrakia are spread out, some along dirt roads, and a car or ATV is the easiest way to see them.
Cyclades Islands
