Milos, Greece, is a hidden gem in the Cyclades archipelago, known for its striking landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and charming Cycladic architecture. This volcanic island offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and tranquility. This trip offers a relaxing island experience, reminding you to live slow in this paradise. Restaurants close late on Milos, so there is no rushing to dinner, or really anywhere.
Itinerary
To get to Milos, Greece is a bit of an adventure in its own right, as you will have already caught at least a flight, a taxi, and a ferry by the time you have arrived, but each event is so special. Arriving in Athens and looking out the windows of the plane and seeing the rocky terrain. Driving through the chaotic traffic of the greater metropolitan area of Athens, seeing many businesses and pieces of everyday life along the way. Depending on your flight arrival time and your ferry departure time, you may have some time to explore Athens, if you wish. Then you head to the port, seeing many ferries and other ships. At last, your ferry arrives. The chaotic hustle and bustle of boarding the ferry comes to an end when you get to your seat, and you depart. Throughout the trip, you see the Greek Islands arrive and disappear as you drop other travelers off at their respective Greek island paradises, and you finally arrive at Milos.
As you arrive in the port, you will walk towards the town of Adamantas. Across the street from the port, you will pick up your rental vehicle, then you can head to your accommodations to get situated.
By the time you get situated, you probably will be hungry from your journey. Head to the port to eat to experience your first meal on the island, by the water.
Enjoy the shops around town, along with some sweets, or if you are tired, there is always time to live slow, and check it out tomorrow.
In the morning, head to a great bakery on the island. They have tons of different bakery items freshly made that day. They also have eggs and different breakfast items. We recommend the yogurt bowl, but it is big enough for ATLEAST two people easy! It wouldn’t be a bad choice to go here for breakfast every day, due to their vast array of items, but there are some other great spots as well. They also make sandwiches and other items, so it is more of a bakery with a deli.
After breakfast, head to Adamantas Beach which is located on the bay. This provides a great view of the geography of the island. This area also has some hot spring activity, so you with feel different currents of warm and cooler water at times.
If you are looking for a heavier lunch, head to a restaurant on the bay, close to Adamantas Beach. If you are looking for something lighter, you can get a gyro in town, or you can head to the bakery to get a sweet!
Return to the beach if you are looking to soak up the sun, or head to Milos’ Mining Museum to learn more history about the island.
Check out some of the shops in town, as well as a few interesting bars with great views.
Eat at a local favorite restaurant on the island, located in the bay. Note that you may have to wait a bit as they do not have reservations, and they are very popular, but rightfully so!
Head down the road to the West side of the island to see stars away from any light pollution. For those of us located near metropolitan areas, it is an incredible sight!
In the morning, head to our favorite bakery, or pick from our other list of recommended breakfast restaurants.
Head out to explore Plaka. The town is characterized by its narrow winding streets, traditional white-washed buildings, and charming squares.
Many restaurants exist in Plaka, but we have a favorite local one that provides a great deal of local fresh favorites.
Close to Plaka are the Milos Catacombs. It is a short tour, but it definitely is an interesting look into the history of the island.
Next to the catacombs, sits an ancient theater, that can be enjoyed from outside. Lucky guests may visit during a performance, but it is rare.
Below these sights, sits the beautiful town of Klima, known for the many-colored boat garages. You may visit here now, but you should also return for sunset, as it provides a beautiful view, as the sun descends below the horizon. Nearby is also
For dinner, you will head to the town of Triovasalos. This local filled town hosts a restaurant with many small plates and Greek favorites. The sun-dried octopus is fantastic.
In the morning, head to our favorite bakery, or pick from our other list of recommended breakfast restaurants. There is also a great bakery in Pollonia if you choose there.
Head to Pollonia to explore the small town and relax at the beach. Pollonia has a few restaurants, a cave wine bar, a beach, and some beautiful views. (For an incredible sunrise view, head to Pollonia beach before the sun comes up.)
Eat lunch in Pollonia on the water, taking in a view of the beautiful bay, full of small boats.
Head to Plathiena for a relaxing organized beach experience.
For dinner, eat in Mandrakia at a great restaurant on the water. During the day, you can see them drying some octopus in the sun. This makes the octopus a bit more chewy.
In the morning, head to our favorite bakery, or pick from our other list of recommended breakfast restaurants.
Head to Adamantas to catch your boat.
On this tour you will head to Sikia at the West of the island, working your way East to Kleftiko. Swim and relax in the beautiful blue waters. Lunch is included with the trip.
After your boat day, head to Trypiti for a great dinner, in a really nice open environment. They cook many dishes in a traditional wood fired oven. The dish they call chicken in paper is fantastic, with vegetables and a mustard sauce, cooked in the wood fire.
In the morning, head to our favorite bakery, or pick from our other list of recommended breakfast restaurants.
Today is a full day at southern beaches including our favorite, Fryiplaka. It has become a bit more built up recently, but the colored pebbled, cliffs, and rock structures are just so interesting.
For lunch, you will head to a great local place near Golden Beach.
After lunch, switch beaches to another southern beach, as many have different colored rock formations, and different ones offer different amenities. Be sure to check our included beach guide for more info!
Drive back to the room to shower and relax a bit.
Head to dinner again in Triovasalos. This place is just so warm and local, you will definitely want to return.
In the morning, head to our favorite bakery, or pick from our other list of recommended breakfast restaurants.
You will be catching your ferry before arriving at the port in Piraeus.
Your taxi driver will be waiting at the port to take you to the airport, but first he will stop at a place to get food on the way, so you don’t have to rely on ferry and airport food.
