Greece

The most beautiful places of Milos

The best of Milos

Petr Liška
Wrote 2517 articles and follows him / her 248 travelers
The most beautiful places of Milos
Inserted: 21.03.2018
© gigaplaces.com

Milos is a small volcanic island in the Cyclades archipelago. You will find here not only beautiful beaches, but also picturesque towns, fishing villages and beautiful churches. Above all is the highest mountain – Profitis Ilias

1.
Plaka Milos

The capital and oldest town on Milos

Rating:
| Altitude: 177 m / 581 ft

The historic city of Plaka has many „best“ within the island of Milos – it is its capital, oldest and highest situated town. You will find here beautiful streets and especially amazing views from the castle ruins continue reading

2.
Sarakiniko beach

The most famous beach on the island of Milos

Rating:
| Altitude: 10 m / 33 ft

Sarakiniko beach is one of the most interesting beaches in Greece, although it is only a small beach hidden in a „fjord“ in white reefs. Outside the beautiful scenery you can enjoy short walks along the white cliffs. Ideally you have to be here early in the morning, because crowds are coming through the day. continue reading

3.
Firiplaka Beach

Amazing beach under volcanic cliff

Rating:
| Altitude: 15 m / 49 ft

Firiplaka Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Milos. The huge volcanic cliff above it will captivate you with its colorfulness. There are also volcanic rocks, but the beach itself is pleasantly sandy. continue reading

4.
Adamantas

Main port of Milos island

Rating:
| Altitude: 9 m / 30 ft

Adamantas is a lively white town and the largest port on Milos Island. There is a church several hundred years old. It's basically a gateway to Milos. continue reading

5.
Firopotamos Beach

Beautiful bay with fishing village

Rating:
| Altitude: 13 m / 43 ft

Near the northern end of the island of Milos you will find the beautiful bay of Firopotamos, with typical fishing houses and a small church. The beach is also beautiful, and the view from the surrounding cliffs is also worth it. continue reading

6.
Fishing village Klima

The most famous fishing village on Milos

Rating:
| Altitude: 6 m / 20 ft

The fishing village of Klima is clearly the most famous place of its kind on Milos. You will find typical fishing dwellings Syrmata, which served as a dwelling and a small shipyard at the same time continue reading

7.
Paliachori Beach

The busiest beach on Milos

Rating:
| Altitude: 2 m / 7 ft

Paliachori Beach is one of the most famous and busiest beaches in Milos. Here you can also admire the beautiful volcanic cliffs. The beach is divided into two parts by huge rock . Western much quieter and eastern, where there is really a lot of traffic. continue reading

8.
Profitis Ilias Milos

Milos pyramid

Rating:
| Altitude: 748 m / 2 454 ft

The highest mountain on Milos has very typical Greek name – Profitis Ilias (Prophet Elijah). It rises on the western, mountainous and semi-abandoned side of the island. Up to the summit leads dirty road, so it's not a big tourist challenge. Anyway, the view from the top is very nice. continue reading

9.
Pollónia

Picturesque city on Milos

Rating:
| Altitude: 2 m / 7 ft

The pleasant town of Pollónia can be found on the northeastern tip of the island of Milos. There is a nice beach, suitable for children. The old center is dominated by a small church and narrow streets. There are many taverns. continue reading

10.
Aghia Kiriaki Beach

Beautiful semi deserted beach

Rating:
| Altitude: 3 m / 10 ft

Aghia Kiriaki Beach is one of the less frequented beaches in the south of Milos. It is also possible because is accessible by worse road or a little further away is the famous Paliachori. The beach is best viewed from the viewpoint at the eastern end of the bay. continue reading

11.
Mantrakia fishing village

A village where time has stopped

Rating:
| Altitude: 5 m / 16 ft

The fishing village of Mantrakia is relatively less frequented by tourists as there is no beautiful beach. However, you will find here fishing houses syrmaty and a picturesque church. continue reading

12.
Trypiti

City of windmills

Rating:
| Altitude: 140 m / 459 ft

Trypiti is one of the three towns, built on a plateau 150 meters above sea level. Here you will find a large cathedral and famous windmills. continue reading

13.
Plathiena Beach

Beach near historic Plaka

Rating:
| Altitude: 7 m / 23 ft

Plathiena Beach is located in a beautiful bay at the very end of the island of Milos. Thanks to the fact that there is a bad road, there are not many other visitors. An ideal place to relax after visiting the historic city of Plaka. continue reading

14.
Provatas Beach

Beach of two faces

Rating:
| Altitude: 9 m / 30 ft

On the south coast of the island of Milos, you will find another of the beautiful beaches located under the colorful volcanic cliff – Provatas. Basically, it is several smaller beaches separated by cliffs. From East to West the number of visitors decreases here continue reading

15.
Achivadolimni Beach

The longest and most deserted beach on Milos

Rating:
| Altitude: 3 m / 10 ft

At the very end of the vast bay that divides Milos into an inhabited and virtually barren part you will find the longest and most deserted beach of this island – Achivadolimni. Occasionally you will find here fans of nudism. The beach offers beautiful views of both the highest mountain of the island and the capital Adamantas continue reading

16.
Milos Lake

The only lake on Milos

Rating:
| Altitude: 5 m / 16 ft

Just off the sea, at Achivadolimni Beach, you will find the only lake on Milos Island. Looking from the direction of the mountain you certainly do not feel that you are only a few meters from the sea, but rather somewhere in the middle of the mountains. continue reading

Applaud the author of the article!
Share it on:

Articles nearby

Practical information