Experiences
Unbeatable natural beauty, vast history and blue beaches: the island of Milos is waiting to offer you unique holidays! Explore the island with your family or your company, learn its history by visiting the Archaeological Museum and the Catacombs, visit the surrounding islands and enjoy one day in the sun by doing your favorite seawater sport. This volcanic Aegean island does not leave any of its visitors indifferent. An unusual place with exceptional landscapes, enchanting sunsets, history and myths is spread before you. Dive into the sea of “Sarakiniko”, go around the island by boat or by car, visit Kimolos and Polyaigos, or spend your day doing water kayak. Milos is certainly unforgettable!
“Sarakiniko” beach
One of the world's most famous beaches of Milos is “Sarakiniko”, a beach of unusual beauty. Five kilometers [5 km] away from Plaka, the island's capital, visitors encounter a lunar landscape: White sand and white rocks next to blue-green water are the natural elements that shape the beauty of the Sarakiniko beach. Its name derives from the Saracen pirates who found shelter on the beach. The endless view from the beach reaches the islands of Kimolos and Sifnos, while it is ideal to dive from the rocks, but also for scuba diving, since its seabed is as beautiful as the surface!
Tour of Milos by Boat
Milos is an island with many hidden treasures. Meet the beauties of the island by taking a boat ride to locations which can only be accessed by the sea! Dive into the most remote and idyllic beaches with the blue-green waters, discover the seabed by scuba diving, and enjoy the unique view of the island's natural landscape. Select your favorite cruise among short-day or intra-day cruise offered on the island, and your experience will be certainly unforgettable.
Roadtrip by car
Enjoy the natural landscape of Milos, discover unexplored and isolated beaches and meet the settlements of Western Milos. A roadtrip is a unique experience wherever you are, especially when the place has to offer unique beauty. Rent your own car on the island or choose an organized car excursion out of those available on the island of Milos. Whatever way you choose to explore Milos, it is certain that its beauties will amaze you!
A visit to Polyaigos
Clear blue waters, a virgin natural landscape and rare species of flora and fauna are all the elements that compose the largest uninhabited island of the Aegean. Explore this little island that is at a very close range from Milos. Sea caves like the cave of Fanaras and the Diamond cave impress every visitor, while the beaches of Polyaigos are landscapes of unsurpassed beauty. By taking your ride on the island, you will meet a variety of rare animals and plants, while cruising past the rocky Islet “Kalogeroi” by boat you will meet the mysterious landscape where volcanic rocks are created.
A visit to Kimolos
Another beautiful island of the Cyclades is a heartbeat away from the magical Milos. If you're in Milos, then you must take some time to visit Kimolos. Access is easy from both ports of the island, and surely this visit will be unforgettable! Walk around the island's white alleys, taste the traditional tastes of Kimolos and swim in its clear blue waters. For a few hours or a few days, this experience remains unforgettable to every traveler.
Sea kayak
Adventurers and water sport enthusiasts will be impressed by sea kayaks on the island of Milos. Explore the lacy coastline of Milos, with its enchanting caves and blue bays, while doing this favorite sea sport. Discover by rowing the unique spots of the beaches of Milos, which are not accessible by other means, whether you are beginner, or an experienced rower. You can join a small group if you want to explore the area under the guidance of an experienced rower, or rent the equipment and get to know the beauties of the island by yourself.
Catacombs & Archaeological Museum
The island’s catacombs, also known as the Early Christian catacombs, are the third largest Christian monument of this kind. They date from pre-Christian times and about 8,000 people have been buried into them. With a length of 185 meters [185 m] long and built in the area of the ancient city of Milos, they impress all visitors. If you want to know more about the island's history, then the Archaeological Museum of Milos is the ideal option. Housed in a neoclassical building of 1870, an architectural creation of Ernst Ziller, the museum includes exhibits from the ancient city of Klima, the prehistoric collection from Filakopi, as well as sculptures of the Hellenistic and Roman period. Αν θέλετε να μάθετε περισσότερα για την ιστορία του νησιού, τότε το Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο της Μήλου είναι η ιδανική επιλογή. Στεγασμένο σε ένα νεοκλασικό του 1870, έργο του Ερνέστου Τσίλλερ, το μουσείο περιλαμβάνει εκθέματα από την αρχαία πόλη του Κλήματος, την προϊστορική συλλογή από τη Φυλακωπή, καθώς και γλυπτά της ελληνιστικής και της ρωμαϊκής περιόδου.
