The 10 Best Things to do in Milos, South Aegean

February 5, 2022 Franklyn Hardiman

Known as the "Island of Colors" thanks to its jewel-colored waters and building painted in vivid primary tones, the horseshoe-shaped island of Milos floats serenely in the Aegean Sea. It was here that the world-famous Venus de Milo statue was discovered. Though she now holds court at the Louvre, Milos has other beauties to admire. There are dozens of beaches, all different colors and all different combinations of sand, stone and shell. Explore the ancient theater, catacombs and windmills in Tripiti village, then cap off your day with a cinematic sunset.
Restaurants in Milos

1. Kleftiko Beach

Greece
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5.0 based on 1,188 reviews

Kleftiko Beach

Reviewed By elenagliatismel - Glyfada, Greece

I highly recommend the boat tours that sail around Milos island especially the tour that stops at Kleftiko for a swim.The crystal blue waters are irresistible and the scenery is majestic.Enjoying a lunch on board surrounded by 50 shades of blue waters.One must not miss the boat tour when visiting Milos Island.It is an unforgettable experience.

2. Milos Mining Museum

Adamas 848 01 Greece +30 2287 022481 [email protected] http://www.milosminingmuseum.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 425 reviews

Milos Mining Museum

Reviewed By 573dk9999 - Iowa City, United States

When the guide says we are going to a mining museum, the expectations start out low. This place was well organized and had interesting and engaging exhibits. The geology of this island is surprisingly diverse leading to it being a major source of minerals from prehistoric times to the present. Particularly heart wrenching is the plight of the island sulfur miners, who eventually worked with no pay in a futile effort to keep the mine going. Hands-on exhibits where you can touch the various minerals such as kaolin are a nice feature.

3. Sarakiniko Beach

Sarakiniko Greece / http://visit.milos.gr/portfolio-items/sarakiniko-el/?portfolioCats=14%2C12%2C15%2C11%2C13
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,202 reviews

Sarakiniko Beach

Reviewed By OanaBoiangiu - Bucharest, Romania

Definitely the place to be when you are in Milos. I would recommend going early in the morning if you want it to be quiet. The place is popular so it will have tourists that are taking photos, especially after 10:30 AM. Take a camera with you as you'll find many spots where you can take amazing pictures. Close to the beach you can find a food truck with beverages in case you forget to take water with you.

4. Ecclesiastical Museum of Milos

Church of the Holy Trinity, Adamas 848 01 Greece http://www.ecclesiasticalmuseum.org
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Ecclesiastical Museum of Milos

Reviewed By Q2276TRjod

Wonderful place to visit right in the centre of Adamos - free entry although donations are very welcome. Peaceful and beautiful - the collection was outstanding ! The guide was very helpful and spoke great English :) Recommended !

5. Tsigrado Beach

848 00 Greece
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4.5 based on 638 reviews

Tsigrado Beach

Reviewed By 138marinax

This was one of the best beaches in milos . It's very difficult and pretty dangerous to climb down the mini cliff where there is a rope and a ladder. You better visit fyriplaka Beach and rent a cayak (only 10 euros). This way you can also visit the beaches before tsigrado. Also worth visiting for its caves where you can take beautiful photos.

6. Firiplaka Beach

Greece
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4.5 based on 889 reviews

Firiplaka Beach

Reviewed By Nikicita2020 - Hamburg, Germany

For us this was the best beach of the island as the sand is soft, the water is crystal clear and you can rent a set of long chairs and umbrella for 15€ as the wind would blow away your own parasol.

7. Old Sulfur Mines

Thiorichia Beach Paliorema, 848 00 Greece
Excellent
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4.5 based on 218 reviews

Old Sulfur Mines

Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland

The island of Milos is famous for its mining and for its beaches. A place to best experience both at the same time is the wonderful little beach at Paliorema (familiar Greek for: bad creek). There used to be a sulphur mine, whcih got started end of the 19th century and petered out in the 1960's. To get here is easiest by sea. From the landside one has to drive on dirt roads through an area with stiil active mines and fast driving lorries. Taxi drivers on Milos will usually not come to this part. The last stretch is steep, with many bends and narrow, so only recommended for a 4x4, and even then one wouldn't want to encounter a vehicle coming from the opposite direction. When coming here with friends we usually left the vehicles on top and walked down and up again. Water and food has to be brought along, if one wants to spend some time there. When exploring the area, some caution is still recommended, as it would be in any old mining area with rusting items, old holes, falling apart walls and so on.

8. Firopotamos Beach

848 00 Greece [email protected] http://visit.milos.gr/portfolio-items/fyropotamos-el?portfolioCats=14%2C12%2C15%2C11%2C13
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4.5 based on 355 reviews

Firopotamos Beach

Reviewed By 597miriamd - Segrate, Italy

I loved this small and beautiful beach! The water is just amazing, super transparent it looks like a pool. Nice for swimming and snorkeling. If you forget your water there is a small food truck selling drinks and Greek salads ;)

9. Kostantakis Cave Winery

Pollonia 8400 Greece +30 693 664 4481 [email protected] http://www.kostantakis.gr/index.php/
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Kostantakis Cave Winery

Reviewed By eihakj - Oslo, Norway

My boyfriend and I booked a private wine tasting and tour. The Kostantakis family were very pleasant and welcoming. Wounderful and informative tour both in the wine yards and in the cave that lasted for half an hour followed by a great wine tasting where we could sit and chat with the family. They have made a really cool concept of the grandfather's old farm and transformed it into a modern an unique winery. I reccommend this to small groups of 2-6 persons without children.

10. Adamas World War Two Bomb Shelter

Lagada Beach, Adamas 848 01 Greece http://www.facebook.com/WWIIshelter
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4.0 based on 97 reviews

Adamas World War Two Bomb Shelter

WWII Air-Raid Underground Shelter, Refuge Project, Adamas, Milos Admission: €2.

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