Milos is a volcanic island with a coastline unlike anywhere else in Greece: white lunar rocks at Sarakiniko, the sea caves of Kleftiko and colourful fishing villages with boat garages at water level.
Highlights
- Sarakiniko's white volcanic rock formations
- Boat trip to the sea caves of Kleftiko
- Plaka village and sunset from the Kastro
- Klima and Firopotamos fishing villages
- The ancient theatre and the spot where the Venus de Milo was found
- Early Christian catacombs
Milos is all about the coast. The best way to see it is by boat: day trips circle the island and stop at Kleftiko, once a pirate hideout, for swimming among rock arches.
On land, Plaka is the hilltop capital, and the brightly painted syrmata boathouses at Klima are one of the most photographed scenes in the Cyclades.
☀️ Best time to visit
June and September; boat trips depend on the wind, so leave a buffer day.
🧭 Getting there & around
Ferries from Piraeus take about 3–7 hours; Milos Airport (MLO) has short flights from Athens.