A recent visit to Milos island prompted a total re-write, such was our enthusiasm. Known locally as the island of 100 beaches, this 161 square kilometres of multi-hued, volcanic rock certainly knows how to spoil committed beachcombers. On a 14 night holiday, it is quite feasible to visit a different beach each day, many set in quite astounding locations with dramatic rock formations including caves and arches as backdrop. Some of the more spectacular stretches of sand can only be accessed from the sea. We would suggest booking a ticket on one of the round-the-island cruises that make a point of allowing time to swim and relax in these same places. We guarantee you will be amazed!
But Milos island is more than just beaches and spectacular scenery. The port of Adamas is both vibrant and classy. A favourite destination now with the Athenian cognoscenti, we really are quite amazed and somewhat disappointed that foreign holidaymakers are not aware of this gem. Two bays flank the meandering waterfront lined with cafes, tavernas and a myriad of shops. A pre-dinner stroll by the quayside reveals how the other half lives as luxurious cruisers bob up and down on the gentle swell. It is easy to travel around the island. A comprehensive bus network connects Adamas with the main tourist beaches such as Paleochori and Provatas whilst also linking other communities in nearby, hilltop Plaka and coastal Pollonia which is further away in the north. A day in Plaka offers panoramic views, the possibility to visit the archaeological and folklore museums and to eat very well in a classy taverna. Pollonia’s quaint little harbour lies adjacent to a superb tree-fringed, sandy bay. A handful of local shops and excellent tavernas are the limit to any tourist development here, so sun, sea, sand and good food are the order of the day.
Milos can be combined with Athens, Serifos, Sifnos & Kimolos