Milos, Greece is the southernmost island in the sunny Cyclades archipelago. It is a volcanic paradise, home to charming whitewashed villages and secluded coves surrounded by cliffs. The island features a central caldera and unique rock formations reminiscent of a lunar landscape. Milos has the highest concentration of beaches in the entire Cyclades, with more than 70 considered among the best in the Aegean region. Despite its many charms, Milos remains relatively undiscovered compared to its better-known neighbors, Santorini and Mykonos.
The best time of year to visit Milos is from late April to the end of September. In the winter, the island gets really windy and most things close down for the season. It’s for sure busiest in June and July, but the water is the warmest end of August and September. We like going in May, because even though the water is colder, the weather is still sunny and beautiful, and the accommodations aren’t as booked out (or expensive). Most cruise ships don’t go to Milos, and there’s usually only one ferry a day from most nearby islands. You can either take a ferry Sea Jets from Santorini to Milos from a nearby island or a flight from Athens. In the summer, there are a few flights per day from Athens to Milos on Olympic Air. Since there aren’t a ton of ferries or flights going to the island each day, it’s a bit harder to get to, which makes it a little more exclusive.
Milos is a volcanic island floating in the Aegean Sea, with some of the most varied landscapes, beautiful bays and quaint, colourful villages in all of the Greek islands. With it’s own airport, you can catch a quick domestic flight to Milos from Athens (don’t forget to explore beautiful Athens for a day or two on your way), or you can island hop to Milos via the ferry that floats between the Cyclades (including Mykonos, Santorini, Naxos and others). If you’ve seen or read anything about Milos, chances are, it’ll feature Sarakiniko. As one of the most photographed and fascinating spots in all of the Greek islands, this place is a must visit. Sarakiniko is technically a beach, but that’s not why you go. The beach is tiny and unassuming, but it’s surrounded by white volcanic rock that has been eroded by wind and waves to give Sarakiniko its iconic moonscape look, and make it one of the most unique places to visit in Greece.
