Recently, the island’s beautiful shores have made it into numerous travel magazines and Milos is increasingly attracting an international crowd.

Milos history starts from the Neolithic age and is nothing short of impressive. It is the island where the well-known Venus de Milos statue (now in the Paris Louvre) was discovered. A Greek man found the statue in a cave during the early 19th century; it appears several statues where placed there to protect them from early Christian zealots.

Adamas & Plaka

Adamas is a safe harbour with all the facilities a boater can ask for. It is also a relatively quiet place to spend the evening. Ιf you are looking for something livelier head towards Milos’ capital, Plaka. The town is built at an altitude of 220 meters and overlooks the Adamas bay. Its narrow streets, white houses, colourful main square and traditional cafes and tavernas create a very traditional Cycladic atmosphere. Plaka is also home to the island’s archaeological museum. Atop Plaka sits the 13th century Venetian castle, offering spectacular views of the Aegean Sea.

The Catacombs of Milos

We highly recommend the 20’ hike from Klima to Trypiti village to visit the Catacombs of Milos. This is an extraordinary ancient site that recently opened for the public. The Catacombs date to 1st-5th century and are among the three most important catacombs discovered worldwide, together with those of Rome and the Holy Land. They are one of the most important early Christian monuments in all of Greece. Three hours are more than enough for the entire hike and site visit.

The South Coast

Rocky landscapes and crystal-clear waters form the caves of Kleftiko, only 2 hours away at the south west corner of Milos. We suggest heading there early to secure a good spot for the night and enjoy the caves with their beautiful turquoise waters and stunning, white rock formations.
Along the way you may want to explore the beaches of Triada and Agios Ioannis on Milos’ west coast. The beaches of Gerontas, Agios Sostis and the impressive Firiplaka and Gerakas are our favourite spots; they are all located within a 1.5-hour sail from Kleftiko towards to Kimolos.

Polyaigos Island

Polyaigos (meaning: many goats) belongs to the Greek Orthodox church that sublets the island to farmers from nearby islands. Effectively, goats are the only permanent inhabitants here. There is a plethora of swimming spots; notably, those at the south side of the island, featuring large white & red rocks and crystal azure waters. If you are lucky you may be able to spot the seals hiding in the numerous caves surrounding the island.

En route from Polyaigos to Adamas you will find numerous swimming spots at the north side of Milos such as Papafragkas and Sarakiniko, two of our favourites. If wind permits, a stop at these is a great introduction to the distinct, wild, volcanic beauty of Milos’ coastline.