Milos is the hidden gem of Greece! Boasting 70 beaches with crystal clear turquoise water, charming fishing villages and picturesque landscapes, it is a true paradise! Milos is much less crowded than some of the other popular Greek islands like Santorini or Mykonos. There is a relaxed, laid back vibe in this charming island.
Where is Milos, Greece?
How Many Days To Spend in Milos, Greece
Weather In Milos, Greece
The weather in Milos is characterized by a Mediterranean climate, which means hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Milos can be quite windy, especially during the summer months. Here’s a breakdown of the seasons:
Summer (June to August): This is the peak tourist season, with temperatures often ranging from 77°F to 95°F. The weather is typically sunny and dry, making it perfect for beach activities and outdoor exploration. A bonus: rain in the summertime is extremely rare in Milos!
Fall (September to November): Early fall remains warm, with temperatures gradually cooling to around70°F to 86°F in September. By November, it can drop to 59°F. Rainfall begins to increase, but sunny days are still common.
Winter (December to February): Winters are mild, with temperatures averaging around 50°F to 59°F. While it’s the wettest season, rainfall is usually sporadic, and sunny days can still occur. Many of the restaurants and tourist activities close down for the winter in Milos.
Spring (March to May): Spring sees a gradual warming, with temperatures ranging from 59°F to 77°F. The island begins to bloom, making it a lovely time to visit, especially for outdoor activities.
Our 5 Day Milos Itinerary
Plan Your Itinerary Around the Wind Forecast
Day 1 Itinerary: Arrival & Mandrakia
Transportation in Milos
We flew from Athens to Milos on Sky Express and arrived in Milos in the afternoon. For the best views of the islands, choose seats on the left side of the plane for this flight (the left side if you are facing the front of the plane). The flight from Athens to Milos is a 40 minute direct flight.
After picking up our bags, we were greeted in the parking lot by our rental car company who drove us to our car. We rented our car through DiscoverCars, which compares prices for all local rental car companies. Our rental was a small Hyundai from Yours Truly car rental. All of the cars in Milos are very compact, which is essential for driving down the narrow streets and alleys.
Driving in Milos was relatively easy. Milos drives on the same side of the road as the U.S and we did not need an international drivers license to rent a car. We used Google Maps for driving directions, which worked great all across the island.
The only issue we had with driving was navigating the narrow streets. Some of the streets seemed like they should be one way streets and at certain points we had to fold our side mirror in to let an oncoming car pass. Navigating the narrow streets was something we got used to pretty quickly, though.
Another option for transportation is ATV rentals. They are very popular on the island and are easier to maneuver on the narrow streets.
Mandrakia, Milos
We rented the most charming cottage by the sea in Mandrakia. Mandrakia is a quaint and picturesque fishing village in the northern coast of the island, known for its white washed houses with colorful shutters and doors. It is a quiet spot compared to the more tourist heavy areas of the island.
Milos Vacation Rental
Our rental, Aerides Mandrakia, was absolutely perfect! With stunning views of the Aegean Sea, it was located just steps from one of the best restaurants in Milos–Medusa, as well as an outdoor cocktail bar.
Aerides Mandrakia was a traditional Greek cottage with a sitting area, king size bed and a small kitchen. The owner stocked the kitchen for us with eggs, fruit, yogurt, bread, cereal, milk, coffee and juice each day. We loved sitting outside on the patio overlooking the sea while we drank our coffee each morning.
I highly recommend renting this charming cottage for your stay in Milos!
If you are looking to stay within walking distance of multiple restaurants, check out accommodations in Plaka, Pollonia or Adamas. Plaka is your traditional charming and quaint Greek village with the whitewashed stucco buildings and blue doors. Pollonia has many restaurants to choose from, but is in the north east corner of the island, so a 30 minute drive from most of the other parts of Milos. Adamas is more centrally located, but is the busiest and most crowded of the three towns. It is also the location of the port.
Sunset Dinner in Tripiti
After settling in, we headed to the delightful village of Tripiti for dinner at the popular Bariello restaurant. Be sure to make reservations one week in advance for this fabulous restaurant. Barriello was our favorite restaurant in Milos, with incredible sunset views of the Aegean Sea. In August, sunset was at 8:00, so dinner reservations for 7:00pm were perfect.
The food at Barriello was indescribable! The grilled feta cheese was phenomenal! The service was wonderful and the owner even came around to introduce. himself.
day 2 Itinerary: milos boat tour to kleftiko
Our second day in Milos, we booked a full day boat tour of the island with Polco Charters. We headed to the port of Adamantas to board the boat at 9:00 am. This boat tour was absolutely incredible–the highlight of our trip to Milos!
Our catamaran boat had 10 guests on board, including us, along with the captain, Aldie and his first mate, Andy. The tour included a delicious lunch, “mezze” (which we actually thought was lunch at first, but was really just heavy snacks before lunch) and snacks of fruit and yogurt after lunch! It also included wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
Kalogries Beach
The first stop on our boat tour was to Kalogries Beach where we snorkeled and swam in the turqoise water, right up to the shore. Snorkels were provided on the boat, but we brought our own.
Sykia Cave
Our second stop was Sykia, where we snorkeled through the caves! The cave of Sykia was so beautiful, with the towering white stone. I honestly did not think it could get any better from this point, but incredibly, the best was yet to come!
Kleftiko
The grand finale of our Milos boat tour was Kleftiko– a series of bright white rock formations and caves in the most beautiful teal blue and crystal clear water. After anchoring in Kleftiko, we boarded the small rubber Zodiac boat that we had been towing. Captain Aldie drove us on the Zodiac right into the sea caves of Kleftiko! One sea cave after another, it was truly majestic!
After exploring the sea caves, we pulled the Zodiac over to a cliff jumping spot. Captain Aldie used his GoPro to take video of everyone jumping into the water. We received all of the GoPro videos and photos in an email later that evening!
Our incredible boat tour ended back at the port at 5:00pm. What an amazing day exploring beautiful Milos!
Dinner at Medusa in Mandrakia
After the boat tour, we headed back to our cottage in Mandrakia to get ready for dinner at Medusa. Medusa is one of the most popular restaurants in Milos, and they do not take reservations. There is usually a wait for tables, but it is definitely worth the wait. They are known for their fresh octopus, but have variety of food options on their menu.
When we got back to the cottage, we walked next door to the restaurant to put our name on the waiting list and then back to our cottage to shower and get ready. By the time we finished getting ready, our table was ready! Another reason we absolutely loved our location!
Day 3 Itinerary: South Milos
Our third day we spent exploring the beaches of South Milos. In hindsight, we should have done the northern beaches this day because the next day ended up being very windy and would’ve been a better day to see the southern beaches. Definitely look up the wind forecast and plan to explore the southern beaches on the windiest day of your Milos vacation. The southern part of the island is protected from the wind!
Packing For Day 3
Old Sulphur Mines Beach-Beware! ATV Access Only
Tsigrado Beach (Ladder Beach)
Tips for Tsigrado Beach
Fyriplaka Beach
Walk All The Way Down The Beach
Sea Cave & Snorkeling
The most famous image of Fyriplaka is the large rock formation that sits in the shallow waters of the beach. Be sure to pack a GoPro or waterproof phone pouch and walk through the cave in the rock formation.
Be sure to bring your snorkel gear and water shoes! The
Paleochori Beach
Aghia Kyriaki
Lunch Options For South Milos
You will want to grab lunch at some point during your beach hopping in South Milos. Psaravolada has incredible ocean views and delicious food and cocktails.
Day 4: North Milos
Sarakiniko Beach (Moon Beach)
Avoid the Yellow Sea Anemones
Sarakiniko Caves
Tips for Sarakiniko Beach
Alagomandra Beach
Papafragas Cave
Pollonia
Wine Tasting at Kostantakis Winery
Fyropotamus Beach
Sunset at Plaka Castle
Day 5 Itinerary: Plaka & Klima
Plaka
Ancient Theater and Catacombs
Klima
A trip to Milos would be incomplete without visiting the picturesque fishing village of Klima. Klima is known for its colorful Syrmata-traditional boathouses carved into the rock along the waterfront. Most of these boathouses are vacation rentals. Click here to explore the boathouses for rent in Klima.
Astakas is a seaside restaurant in Klima and a great option for lunch or dinner while you are in the village.
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