Milos is pretty much the opposite of a party island—it's slow-paced and not excessively popular with foreign tourists. Instead, it's a collection of natural wonders dotting a bowtie-shaped shoreline. From volcanic beaches amidst colorful cliffs to sea caves and strange rock formations, almost the entire island is visually exceptional. You can go lie down on the moon-like beach of Sarakiniko, or take a boat cruise to the pirate hideouts of Kleftiko. Even if you abandon the dramatic shoreline and head inland, you can find the remnants of early Christian catacombs, a smattering of tiny museums, and a ton of Orthodox churches. The island's hilltop capital, Plaka, offers some great views of the island's entirety, while the port of Adamos is where you'll find some semblance of nightlife (there were around five bars last time we counted). There are no hostels on the island, but there are plenty of domatia and some reasonably cheap hotels to accommodate the budget traveler. Even though the island isn't exactly a whirlwind of activity, the tourist infrastructure is very developed—Milos maintains several websites that give a good overview of the main attractions and direct you to many interesting places. Sift through all the information, and then explore the winding shoreline by yourself: there are plenty of new discoveries to be made.
The best place to stay in Milos is probably Adamos, the port city with a lot of tourist-oriented infrastructure. Most activity is concentrated on the waterfront, where you'll find many restaurants and ...more
Hotel Semiramis, Adamas (☎ 22117; www.semiramishotel-milos.com), This place may be one of the cheapest hotels on the island, but you wouldn't be able to guess that from the cozy, clean, and spacious ...more
Catacombs and Roman Theater, Trypiti (☎ 21625), Among the first Christian places of worship in the world, the catacombs at Milos were used for secret religious ceremonies and burying the dead in the ...more
Milos Kayaking, Triovasalos (☎ 23597; www.seakayakgreece.com), If you feel like having a firsthand experience of the caves, arches, and cliffs that line the uneven shoreline of Milos, you'll be interested ...more
Artemis, Adamas (☎ 22998), Artemis has an unbelievable selection of freshly baked croissants, cookies, breads, and pies, all very suitable for a fast breakfast or a picnic at a secluded beach. Try the ...more
Akri, Adamas (☎ 22604), Akri (“edge”) has a more laid-back feel and a nicer view than its neighbors down the hill. The sprawling terraces have many tables and stools from which you can observe the ...more
Beaches in Milos are a cut above any other beach—they are natural works of art. After years of volcanic eruptions, mineral deposits, and aquatic erosion, the shoreline of Milos is a wonderland of multicolored ...more
TOURIST OFFICES:Tourist Information provides maps, brochures, ferry and bus timetables, and has a complete list of the island's hotels. (Adamas, waterfront☎ 22445 www.milos.gr h ...more
About twice a day there are government-subsidized flights between Athens and Milos Airport (MLO) (☎ 22381) operated by Olympic Airways (Adamas, waterfront☎ 22380). Flights are cheap ( $ ...more
Local transportation is provided by buses ( $ €1.50-1.70) which run from Adamas to different parts of the island. Among the destinations are Plaka (via Triovassalos and Tripiti ...more
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