Milos

Aside from Greek, there are also many English-, French-, and Italian-speakers. If you're lucky, you may even find a few Spanish- or German-speakers. The official 2008 Milos tourist guide was provided in Greek, English, French, Italian, German and Spanish versions.

By plane

From Athens, there are 2 flights every day, year round, that go to Milos, all with Olympic Air.

By boat

Several ferries go to and from Milos. Some possibilities:

• Piraeus-Milos-Crete (Anek)
• Piraeus-Kythnos-Serifos-Sifnos-Kimolos-Milos (Ventouris Sea Lines)
• Piraeus-Milos-Folegandros-Sikinos-Ios-Santorini (Lane)

Schedules can be found at or

Bus Schedule

• From Tripiti to Adamas w/stops at Plaka and Trivasolos-06:30, 07:50, 09:50, 10:50, 11:50, 13:40, 15:50, 17:50, 19:50
• From Adamas to Tripiti w/stops at Trivasolos and Plaka-07:30, 08:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 15:00, 16:30, 18:30, 20:30
• From Adamas to Pollonia w/stops at Pachania and Filakopi-06:45, 14:00
• From Pollonia to Adamas w/stops at Filakopi and Pachania-07:10, 14:30
• From Adamas to Zefyria-06:45, 14:00
• From Zefyria to Adamas-07:10, 14:10

Milos' most picturesque village is Plaka, also known as Chora, perched on a rocky outcrop above the main port of Adamantas. A path leads up to the Venetian castle at the top, which is also home to the Church of Panagia Skiniotissa. On the way you will pass the gorgeous Church of Panagia Thalassitra. Catch the wonderful sunset from the castle, or from a balcony overlooking the sea at the Church of Panagia Korfiatissa.
The island's Archeological Museum is housed in a building designed by Ernst Ziller, with a reproduction of the Venus de Milo gracing the entrance (the original is in the Louvre in Paris).
Trypiti is a traditional settlement with white houses and windmills, ideal for a quiet afternoon stroll. Nearby is the site of a series of catacombs, among the largest in Greece, hewn from the volcanic rock in early Christian times.
At Klima, you'll see samples of syrmata, traditional fishermen's houses, where the basement is dug out of the soft rock and serves as a winter mooring site, while the main part is upstairs on ground-floor level.
Other villages that still have syrmata include Schinopi, Areti, and Fourkovouni, all beautiful locations almost untouched by tourism.
Little survives of the ancient city of Milos apart from an impressive Roman-era theatre, which is under conservation. It was near here that a farmer dug up the Venus de Milo in 1820.
Near Adamantas, the Mining Museum (http://milosminingmuseum.com) presents a 11,000-year history of mining in its rich collection of audiovisual material, ore samples, maps, and tools. On the road to Pollonia you will see the ruins of the ancient city of Fylakopi, an important settlement during the Cycladic period.
The Bay of Paliorema in Theiafes was used by a local sulphur mine company until 1957. Today you'll see ruins of the quarry's installations and a yellow-pebbled beach.

• Klima village

  address: Klima
  A very colorful seaside village, with similarities to Procida, Italy.

• Sikia caveGet there by boat.

• Go around Milos with C/S Delfini Express & Capetan Giangos

  address: Adamantas port
  See Kleftiko, Gerakas, Kimolos, and other places in Milos that aren't accessible by car.

• Go windsurfing

  address: at some beaches

• Horseback riding

  address: on a beach

• Excellent yachting

  phone: +30 6982251638
  address: Adamas & Pollonia
  Offers a daily cruise to Kleftiko, Polyaigos, etc., to more days at sea and have fun with many activities such as safari snorkeling tours, scuba diving, cave exploring, barbeques.

Beaches

#Achivadolimni - At Adamantas Bay. Fine white sand; turquoise, shallow waters. Many aquatic activities, plenty facilities.
#Agathia - Isolated but colorful beach on the Northwest side of the island.
#Agios Ioannis - On the west coast. Sandy with rocks. Shallow and unspoiled.
#Agios Kyriaki - White, pebbly stretch, unspoiled, clear waters.
#Agios Sostis
#Ammoudaraki - On the west coast. Sandy with rocks.
#Fatourena - Quiet, undiscovered beach.
#Fyriplaka - Massive flat rocks off the beach.
#Fyropotamos - Nestled in small bay against backdrop of impressive cliffs. Beautiful blue-green waters. Occasionally wavy. Rocky surface similar to Sarakiniko on one side.
#Gerakas - Small but shallow beach near Ayia Kyriaki.
#Kleftiko - Snorkelers destination. Colorful, crystal clear waters. Reached only by boat.
#Lagada - In Adamantas. Cold, clear waters. Good for resting, as there are many shady trees. Minor activities take place there.
#Mandrakia - Old-world charm
#Paleochori - Party beach surrounded by colorful volcanic rocks, has a beach bar
#Papafragas - Caves, emerald waters, reached by series of steps carved into rock, faces Glaronisia (cluster of volcanic islets)
#Papikinou - In Adamantas (main port). Clear, shallow waters. Organized beach. Sheltered from northerly winds.
#Plathiena - Azure waters, fine white sand, view of Arkoudes islets
#Pollonia - Located in the town of Pollonia; similar to Lagada and Papakinou beaches.
#Provatas - Unspoiled beach with waters similar to Hivadolimni.
#Psaravolada - Has many similarities to Ayia Kyriaki, especially since they are next to each other.
#Rivari - Famous beach with breathtaking golden sand.
#Sarakiniko - White rock, moon-like surface. The best-known beach in Milos.
#Sykia - Hidden in a sea cave, volcanic atmosphere. Near Kleftiko.
#Triades - On the west coast. Sandy with rocks.
#Tsigrado - Very remote but worth the effort. Sandy beach with caves and shallow, colorful waters.

Northern coast beaches

Few amenities, sometimes blasted by northerly winds
#Alogomandra
#Agios Konstantinos
#Mytakas - Unspoiled and quiet; crystal-clear waters.
#Pachena

• Haralambakis

  address: Pachena
  Local cheeses such as manoura (preserved in olive oil)

• Glykofilema

  address: Adamantas
  Local sun-dried tomato paste, capers, glyko koufeto (white pumpkin spoon sweets) and other fruit preserves.

• Paradosiaka Edesmata

  address: Adamantas
  White pumpkin spoon sweets, sun-dried tomatoes preserved in olive oil, capers, kritamo (sea fennel), preserved grape hyacinth bulbs and homemade sesame snaps.

In Adamantas, Tripiti, and Pollonia, there are many restaurants that serve fresh seafood, Greek cuisine and local delicacies (pitarakia, karpouzopita).

• Gyalós

  phone: +30 099643960
  address: Pollonia
  Great fish, sea food, and traditional Greek cuisine with a twist of originality. Good service and the table are right in front of Polonia beach giving a romantic atmosphere.

• Flisvos

  address: Adamantas
  Well known to tourists, located across the street from the port of Adamantas. The food is delicious but prices are increasing due to the fact that it's well known.

• Giakos

  address: Adamantas
  Famous restaurant, one of few restaurants in Milos that is open year-round. Known for its gyros and is often referred to as a fast food restaurant, due to its quick service.

• O! Chamos

  phone: +30 22870-21 672
  address: Adamantas
  Local dishes ranging from courgette and goat cheese fritters to slow-roasted suckling pig in grape must and mustard.

• Empourio

  phone: +30 22870-21 389
  address: Empourio village
  Traditional fare such as goat roasted in a wood oven and rooster in a red wine sauce.

• Archondoula

  phone: +30 22870-21 384
  address: Plaka
  Traditional and fusion with recipes such as Greek-style coq au vin and pot-roasted goat and artichokes.

• Fatses

  phone: +30 22870-21 740
  address: Plaka
  Try the sausage cooked with honeycomb and balsamic vinegar cream, moussaka, thin-crust pizza and homemade lemon liqueur. Live music nightly.

• Palaion

  phone: +30 22870-23 490
  address: Plaka
  Local sweets, the best mille-feuille on the island, and homemade ice cream.

• Enalion

  phone: +30 22870-41 415
  address: Pollonia
  A family-owned taverna that makes the loveliest pitarakia (small fried cheese pies) on the island, octopus in honey sauce, traditional kakavia (fish stew), slow-marinated lamb in tomato sause, with vegetables from the family garden. They also have an excellent store of Greek wines featuring 50 labels.

• Belivanis

  phone: +30 22870-22 115
  address: Triovasalo
  Excellent grilled meat, hamburgers, liver and souvlaki.

• Ergina

  phone: +30 28870-22 523
  address: Trypiti
  Proper traditional family-style food with an amazing view over the Bay of Adamantas. Specialties include the onion and anevato (soft goat cheese) pie, beet root salad, and goat cooked in sun-dried tomato paste.

• Akri

  address: Adamantas
  Elegant bar with great music and beautiful balcony with a view.

• Mikro Cafe

  address: Adamantas
  Excellent cocktails and balcony with view over the port.

• Aragosta Milos

• Gatis

  address: Plaka
  A quiet atmosphere.

• Bakaliko

  address: Plaka
  A quiet atmosphere.

• Utopia

  address: Plaka
  A quiet atmosphere.

• ΚΡΙ ΚΡΙ

In Milos, there are many hotels, rooms, and apartments. In Tripiti, there are windmills, in which you can sleep in.

• Chronis Hotel and Bungalows

  phone: +30 2287022226
  address: Adamas 84801
  Situated in an orchard with banana, lemon, bouganvillea and pistachio trees near the town beach; standard are shower-wc, air-condition, tv, mini-bar, direct dial call (ISDN), hair dryer and a balcony or terrace with garden view, breakfast room, lounge, bar, snack-bar, safe box, fax, e-mail, laundry, ironing and parking. Exceptional breakfast spread.

• Eiriana Luxury Suites

  phone: +30 22870 22730
  Environmentally friendly accommodations with a mobile application for android and iOS devices.

• Portiani Hotel

  phone: +30 22870 22940
  Hotel Portiani is in Adamas and it is very close to the island port. Prices from €70.

Milos is a very safe island for tourists.

Ferries are available to Anafi, Chalki, Folegandros, Heraklion, Ios, Karpathos, Kasos, Katapola (Amorgos), Kea, Kimolos, Koufonissi, Kythnos, Lavrio, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Piraeus, Rhodes, Serifos, Sifnos, Sikinos, Sitia, Syros, and Santorini.