Milos
Milos Greece is one of the most exotic and laid-back Greek islands in Greece! Sitting in the heart of the Aegean Sea, overlooking Cyclades archipelago, Milos has enchanted many with its unpretentious charm!
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. Being home to the Venus of Milo statue, which was discovered on the island and the stunning Sarakiniko beach, Milos’ beauty is expressed in many ways!
This enticing island is particularly famous for the Venus de Milo (Venus of Milos) statue, which was discovered in Milos in 1820. The stunning statue is now displayed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, where thousands of visitors stand in awe in front of its beauty!
Milos beaches 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. Either 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. Kleftiko is another wildly popular Milos sightseeing. Boasting towering rock formations and emerald waters, this former pirate hideaway, is now the imposing trademark of the island! Apart from Sarakiniko and Kleftiko though, Milos has over 40 beautiful exotic beaches worth visiting.
The hidden gems of Milos are its colorful fishing villages! In these picturesque villages, you’ll find little whitewashed houses with colorful shutters and boat garages, where fishermen park their colorful little boats. Pop over the villages of Klima and Firopotamos and pretend for a while that you have traveled back in time!
Milos Greece welcomes everyone, but it is particularly popular with couples, which find in the serene natural landscape of Milos the perfect setting for their romantic holidays. Indeed, the numerous caves, mysterious catacombs, and emerald Milos beaches squeeze enough charm to bewitch any traveler.
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Places Of Interest
Ancient Theater of Milos
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Ancient Theater of Milos Milos 848 00, Greece Phone : +302287028026 On a rocky slope, near the famous catacombs stands the ancient theater of Milos that Romans built during the Hellenistic period. It exists to this day though most of it is is actually ruined and is not in the initial shape as it was … Continue reading Ancient Theater of Milos →
Catacombs of Milos
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Catacombs of Milos Milos 848 00, Greece Phone: +30 2287 021625 Milos Catacombs: One of the most important archeological findings of Milos is the famous catacombs. These catacombs were found in 1844 and it is estimated that they were built towards the end of the 1st century. They were used as Christian cemeteries during Roman … Continue reading Catacombs of Milos →
Firiplaka Beach
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Firiplaka Beach Firiplaka or Firiplaka Beach is a beach situated at the southern side in Milos Island, Greece between the other beaches of Provatas (West) and Tsigrado (East). It is one of the most popular beach on the island. The beach is extensive with majestic towering volcanic cliffs, snow-grey fine sand and white pebbles and … Continue reading Firiplaka Beach →
Kleftiko
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Kleftiko Kleftiko is an impressive spot of rock formations that can be reached only by sea. At first sight, the place will look familiar as it is pictures in most travel guides about the island. Impressive rocks spring up from the sea, forming natural caves and rare geological phenomena. It is also known as The … Continue reading Kleftiko →
Milos Archaeological Museum
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Milos Archaeological Museum Plaka, 84800 MILOS , KYKLADES , GREECE Tel.: +30 22870 21620 , Fax: +30 22870 21620 The Archaeological Museum of Milos Cyclades: In Plaka, there is the Archaeological Museum of Milos. The museum is housed in a Neoclassical building of the 1870s and it was designed by E. Ziller. After several renovations, … Continue reading Milos Archaeological Museum →
Paliochori Beach
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Paliochori Beach This photo of Milos is courtesy of Tripadvisor Paleochori Beach Milos: At 10 kilometres south of Adamas is the astonishing beach of Paleochori. Its crystal-clear waters are a perpetual temptation for swimming and the variety of colours and materials there is really amazing. Facilities for various water sports are offered in Paleochori as … Continue reading Paliochori Beach →
Papafragas Beach
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Papafragas Beach Plaka 848 00, Greece After Kapros one can find the idyllic landscape of Papafraga, one of the most impressive sites of Milos. From the top of the rock, it resembles a huge natural swimming pool, an enormous cave carved out of the cliff’s side. A tiny path leads to the tiny strip of … Continue reading Papafragas Beach →
Plaka Castle (Venetian Castle of Milos)
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Plaka Castle (Venetian Castle of Milos) Plaka 848 00, Greece Plaka Castle, often referred to as the “Venetian Castle of Milos,” is the last remaining artefact on the Greek Island of Milos, which bears testament to the ancient times of Venetian rule. Make the short climb to the top of the mountain from the small … Continue reading Plaka Castle (Venetian Castle of Milos) →
Sarakiniko Beach
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Sarakiniko Beach Sarakiniko is a beach on Milos Island, Greece, situated on the north shore of the island. Waves driven by north winds shape the greyish-white volcanic rock into amazing shapes, and the area is often compared to a moonscape.The local people often refer to the scenic landscape of Sarakiniko as Lunar. The bone-white beach … Continue reading Sarakiniko Beach →
Tsigrado Beach
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Tsigrado Beach Tsigrado is one of the most beautiful southern beaches of Milos. Located right next to Firiplaka, Tsigrado is a small sandy cove with crystal water. Going down this beach is a bit difficult as visitors have to pass through a rocky passage to get there. The surrounding environment with the rocky cliffs is … Continue reading Tsigrado Beach →