Jul 25 → Aug 1 · Milos, Greece
Milos Island Week
A week on Milos discovering Sarakiniko's lunar cliffs, Klima's syrmata boathouses, sea caves, and unforgettable Aegean sunsets.
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35 stops · 150 mi · 6h 13m on the road
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1
Arrival, Klima & first sunset from the castle
6 stops
Arrive on the island, pick up your wheels, and ease into Milos with a stroll through its most photogenic coastal villages before catching the sunset above Plaka.
Milos Port
Adamantas
Ferry in from Athens — your first glimpse of the sweeping volcanic bay as you sail into port.
0.4 mi · 8m
Auto Union Car rental Milos
Adamantas
Booked through Booking.com, the week-long rental came to around €400 fully insured. Service was reassuring too — when the battery died on day four they arrived quickly and swapped in a better car.
3.4 mi · 6m
Klima
Klima
The famous syrmata boathouses of Klima are painted in vivid reds and blues, their doors opening straight onto the water — one of the most distinctive sights on the island.
2 mi · 4m
Free Parking
Milos
Reliable free parking a five-minute walk from the Plaka apartment — a handy base for the first four days.
0.4 mi · 9m
Venetian Castle of Milos
Milos
The short hike up to the Venetian castle rewards you with the best sunset panorama on Milos — the whole bay turns gold below you.
0.1 mi · 3m
Night 1 of 3
Piazza Castello
Milos
Highly recommended for the views alone. The balcony room is perfect for breakfast and evening coffee overlooking Plaka's whitewashed rooftops.
2
Sarakiniko sunrise, Mandrakia & Plaka evenings
7 stops
An early start earns you Sarakiniko almost to yourself at sunrise, then the day unwinds through cliff jumping, a harbourside lunch, and the prettiest streets in Plaka.
Sarakiniko Beach
Triovasalos
Worth every early alarm. At 6 am the white pumice formations glow pink and the crowds haven't arrived — it really does look like a moonscape.
2.5 mi · 5m
AFTERNOON
Mandrakia Fishing Village
Mandrakia
After cliff jumping, head to this tiny, colourful fishing hamlet where brightly painted syrmata are tucked right into the rock face above the sea.
30 ft · 1m
Medusa Restaurant
Mandrakia
A deservedly well-known spot. The Greek salad, grilled octopus, and swordfish souvlaki were all excellent — book ahead if you can.
3.4 mi · 6m
Plathiena Beach
South Aegean
A favourite chill-out beach: sandy, uncrowded, and sheltered — a good contrast to the dramatic rock formations elsewhere on the island.
2.5 mi · 5m
Plaka
Milos
An evening wander through Plaka's narrow lanes is a must — the whitewashed walls, blue-domed churches, and bougainvillea are quintessential Cyclades.
260 ft · 1m
Archontoula
Milos
A very satisfying dinner — simple, honest Greek cooking in a warm neighbourhood setting.
360 ft · 1m
Night 2 of 3
Piazza Castello
Milos
Back to the Piazza Castello balcony for a nightcap and a quiet end to a full day.
3
Cliff jumping, a south beach & dinner in Plaka
4 stops
A second morning at Sarakiniko for serious cliff jumping, then a quieter south-coast beach before a standout dinner back in Plaka.
Sarakiniko Beach
Triovasalos
Returning a little later lets you make the most of the morning light for cliff jumping — the white rock ledges offer jumps at various heights.
6.9 mi · 13m
Paralía Achivadólimni
Milos
A peaceful south-coast beach to wind down after the morning's adrenaline — noticeably quieter than the north-coast spots.
7.3 mi · 13m
Barriello
Trypiti
A step up for a special evening — the owner's hospitality matched the quality of the food, making it one of the best meals of the trip.
0.6 mi · 12m
Night 3 of 3
Piazza Castello
Milos
4
Sea caves at Papafragka & settling into Pollonia
5 stops
Drive north, stopping to swim through the dramatic sea caves at Papafragka, then settle into the laid-back harbour village of Pollonia for the night.
Papafragka
Triovasalos
A short detour en route to Pollonia that is absolutely worth it — you swim through a collapsed sea cave into a turquoise chamber open to the sky.
1.4 mi · 6m
Public Parking
Pollonia
Free parking next to apartment in pollonia
0.6 mi · 13m
Agios Nikolaos church / Apollonia-Pollonia, Milos Greece
Pollonia
A short hike around Pollonia leads to this hilltop church, a quiet spot with lovely views out over the water as the sun goes down.
0.5 mi · 11m
Apollonio Grill House
Milos
The only gyros in Pollonia — and a very good one at that. Simple, satisfying, and exactly what you want after a day of swimming.
260 ft · 1m
5
Tsigrado's ladder beach & Fyropotamos village
3 stops
Visit the photogenic fishing village of Fyropotamos, then tackle the famous ladder descent to Tsigrado — one of Milos's most rewarding hidden beaches.
MORNING
Fyropotamos Village
Fyropotamos
A picturesque north-coast fishing village with colourful boat garages carved into the cliff — well worth the short detour.
9.7 mi · 18m
Tsigrado Beach
Trypiti
Getting down requires squeezing through a narrow crevice and climbing a rope ladder, but the secluded cove at the bottom is the reward. Not suitable for everyone, but unforgettable if you make it.
11 mi · 21m
6
Fyriplaka beach day & sunset dinner at Rifaki
3 stops
A relaxed southern beach day at Fyriplaka followed by a beachside sunset dinner — one of the trip's most atmospheric evenings.
Fyriplaka Beach
Fyriplaka Beach
A long, sandy south-coast beach ideal for a proper lazy beach day — calmer waters and more space than the busier northern spots.
12 mi · 22m
Rifaki
Apollonia
Dinner right on the beach as the sun sets over the water — a perfect way to spend a Milos evening.
260 ft · 1m
7
Full-day boat hire: Sikia, Kleftiko & Gerontas
6 stops
The trip's highlight — a self-skippered boat lets you reach sea caves and remote beaches that are impossible to access by road.
Bloomarine Milos
Trypiti
No licence needed — Bloomarine gives you a full briefing and a list of the best stops. At around €270 for the day it's exceptional value and the most memorable way to see Milos's coastline.
Tickets12 mi · 39m
Sikia Beach
Milos
Dramatic sea caves accessible only by boat — the turquoise water inside is unlike anything you'll see from land.
2.6 mi · 8m
Kleftiko Beach
Milos
A sheltered lunch stop surrounded by towering white cliffs — one of the most iconic anchorages in the Aegean.
2.2 mi · 7m
Gerontas Beach
Milos
A secluded cove discovered on the way back to port — the kind of private beach you only find from the water.
8.7 mi · 28m
Sirocco
Trypiti
A unique finishing touch: Sirocco cooks its fish buried in the island's volcanic sand — a local technique that is as delicious as it sounds.
11 mi · 20m
8
Farewell and ferry back to Athens
1 stop
Milos Port
Adamantas
Last look at the bay before boarding the ferry back to Athens and the flight home.
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