Milos island
Milos is the 5th biggest island in the Cyclades complex, located at the south west corner of the Aegean, almost in the middle of the distance between Athens and Crete. The island is home to one of the four volcanoes in Greece along with Santorini, Nisyros and Methana.
The volcanic origin of Milos has allowed the island to develop a remarkable and diverse coastline. With the landscape changing every few miles and a reach coastline of 125kms in length, Milos is considered a must-visit place for the sea enthusiasts.
The coastline of Milos is “blessed” with more than 75 different beaches, sea caves, small coves with crystal clear water and unique geological formations.
Ιn case the marvelous coastline of Milos is not enough, to the north-east the smaller islands of Kimolos and Polyegos offer unique landscape and even more breathtaking views and waters! Especially Polyegos, a renowned yachting destination, features the famous “Blue Waters” location with the bright turquoise crystal sea water, similar to(or some people say) even better than, exotic destinations.
Milos - Alternative activities
As stunning the coastline of Milos is and sailing around it to indulge in the crystal clear waters is the undeniable to-do whilst here, the island is rich in history, geology, culture and gastronomy for you to explore.
There is a wide range of activities, which you can easily custom to your preferences, needs and time, such as:
- Sightseeing tours by land for history, tradition and beautiful landscapes, jeep tours to explore the wilder side of the island and geological tours to trace the volcanic origin of Milos
- Hiking along the intricate trails of the coastline
- Cooking classes and gastronomy tours
- Kayaking by the beautiful caves
You can browse through all the above and many more activities to make the most of your stay in Milos and book them, by clicking here.
Milos - How to visit
You can reach Milos through Athens by domestic flight or ferry or through the international airports of the islands of Santorini (JTR), Paros (PAS), Mykonos (JKM) and Heraklio (HER) via ferry.
For ferry tickets and connections you can click here
Flights from/to Athens are operated by Aegean Air and Sky Express
