About Milos
Milos is the south westernmost island in the Cyclades group and is home to more than 70 beaches, most of them inaccessible by land.
Standing out for its majestic ambiance, rich history, picturesque fishing villages, amazing food, and indigo bays, Milos Island in Greece is a timeless Cycladic gem that will steal your breath with its enchanting beauty.
The variety of landscapes in Milos is unreal. You’ll see nothing twice, there’s always something new to discover, whether it is in terms of rock formations, of beach colours or of village architectures.
This enticing island is particularly famous for the Venus de Milo statue, which was discovered in 1820. The stunning statue is now displayed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, but you can see here the spot where it was discovered and a reproduction of this majestic statue, along with other beauties from the Antiquity such as the Ancient Theatre.
Kleftiko is also wildly popular sightseeing only reachable by boat. Boasting towering rock formations and emerald waters, this former pirate hideaway, is now the imposing trademark of the island, and its numerous caves makes it a tourist favourite!
The beaches on the island are iconic, and especially the gorgeous Sarakiniko beach. This beach boasts a lunar landscape, consisting of volcanic gleaming white rock formations and crystal-clear turquoise waters. Whether you chose to explore its sea caves, jump off the cliffs or doze under the sun on a beach towel, you’ll remember the enchanting atmosphere of this beach forever.
Apart from Sarakiniko and Kleftiko though, Milos has over 70 beautiful exotic beaches worth visiting, such as Firiplaka or Plathiena but also the enigmatic Thiorichia, an ancient sulphur mine, abandoned almost from one day to another and still standing on the hills around the beach. The West side of the island, part of the Natura 2000 program and therefore wilder and less touristic than the rest of the island is also a must see. With a visit to its beaches such as Agathia, Triades, Amoudaraki or Agios Ioannis, or to the magnificent cave of Sikia, you will have for sure one of the best days of your stay, away from the crowd.
Finally, some of the gems of Milos are its colourful fishing villages, such as Klima, Mandrakia or Firopotamos! In these picturesque villages, you’ll find little whitewashed houses (sirma) with colourful shutters and boat garages, where fishermen used to park their colourful little boats. Many fisherman’s houses have turned into cosy accommodation by the sea, where you can wake up to the sound of the waves, inviting you to an early morning swim.
Milos welcomes everyone, but it is particularly popular with couples, which find in the serene natural landscape of the island the perfect setting for their romantic holidays. Indeed, the numerous caves, mysterious catacombs, and emerald beaches squeeze enough charm to bewitch any traveller.
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