Milos
Five Days in Milos
Milos is located in the Western Cyclades and features on the itinerary of many visitors to the Cyclades.
Many of these will stay around five days before moving on to other islands such as Santorini, Naxos or Paros.
In this video, we feature a few places of interest for a short stay, all accessible from the main port of Adamas or the popular seaside village of Pollonia.
Suggested locations include the fishing villages at Mandrakia and Firopotamos, the world famous rock formations at Sarakiniko and arguably the island best beach at Paleochori. Locations to base your stay are also featured with the inclusion of Adamas, Pollonia and the ancient capital of Plaka.
Pollonia, Milos
Located in the North East of Milos, Pollonia is one of the most islands most popular places to stay.
The village features a crescent of fine sand with the small village centre comprising of a few shops, supermarkets and a pharmacy set around the harbour road which is home to a good selection of Tavernas.
The beach in Pollonia is uncrowded and features some trees which provide some shade. Towards the main Harbour, sun beds and parasols can be hired.
Adamas, Milos
Most visitors arriving into Milos will arrive either by plane from Athens or by boat into the main Ferry port at Adamas.
This is the largest settlement on the island and home to around 1400 residents. The population increases in the summer months and this is an ideal place to base your stay on the island.
In this video we take a quick tour of the town and include sights such as the main port and the towns central area with its shops and tavernas. We also visit Lagada beach on the outskirts of the town.
Klima
Located on the Eastern side of the entrance to Milos Bay, Kilma is one of the most famous locations on this Western most Cycladic island. The iconic colourful fishing houses line the shore, facing to the West.
Klima is accessed from the road from old Plaka down a winding road where you will find parking on the outskirts of the village. From here, a short walk will take you to the seashore where the fishing houses stretch out each side of a jetty. Turn right and the foreshore is made of smooth (but sometimes slippery) rock and its possible to walk right to the end of the village from here.
To the South, beyond the access road the rock turns into sand where the beach stretches out either side of the jetty. Some of the houses here are available to rent should you wish to stay here and Taverna is available for evening meals.
Sarakiniko
Located on the North coast of Milos, Sarakiniko is one of the islands most popular attractions. With its unique landscape its one of the most photographed places on the Islands.
The white volcanic rock has been weathered over time by the sea and the salt air to form a lunar like landscape. There is parking on the road down to the Sea where a path will lead you down to the coast, just beyond the canteen. Sometimes described as a beach, Saraliniko actually only has a small area of sand, set within a cove. Behind the beach, you will find some Neolithic caves to explore but care should be taken as these are un lit and the ground can be uneven.
Beyond the beach, the erosion has formed some interesting rock bridges where most people will spend their time.