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 cango 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.