Milos Excursions

Milos Excursions: Things to do and to see on Milos, Sightseeing, Cyclades

The island of Milos is the southernmost spot of the West Cyclades chain, with a particular color and many natural beauties. Its volcanic activity has given to the island various minerals and rock formations, making it a natural geological museum. Its magnificent beaches is what Milos is famous for, since each of them has completely different feautures!

We can help you make all the arrangements for your holidays in Milos: Hotels, Ferries, Car Rentals, Tours, Island Hopping, Customised holidays, and much more. Off course, if you are a Last-Minute type there will always be great offers for a perfect holiday on this magnificent island.

Milos offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Milos highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Milos.

For the better understanding of each location you can always check our map.

:: Plaka village

Location: The capital of Milos
Description: The capital of Milos, very picturesque and vivid village, with a magical sunset view from the castle's hill.
Nearest beach: Sarakiniko

>> Info & Pictures of: Plaka village

:: Adamas village

Location: 14 km southeast of Plaka village
Description: The main port of Milos and a historically significant place, it concentrates the tourist activity of Milos, with many taverns, cafes and shops at the seafront, as well as an intense nightlife...
Nearest beach: Lagada

>> Info & Pictures of: Adamas village

:: Sarakiniko Beach

Location: 5 km east of Plaka village
Description: Beach of incredible natural beauty, really unique with white and sleek rocks, caves and sandy beach.
Nearest village: Plaka

>> Info & Pictures of: Sarakiniko Beach

:: Mineralogical Museum

Location: In Adamas village
Description: This museum was established to help promote the effects of the mine on the history of Milos and to display the mineral wealth of Milos.

>> Info & Pictures of: Mineralogical Museum

:: Milos Caves

Location: In the north, west and south coasts of Milos
Description: The three caves are called Papafragos, Sykia and Kleftiko and they are known for their beautiful rock formations.

>> Info & Pictures of: Milos Caves

:: Catacombs of Milos

Location: Southwest of Tripiti village
Description: One of the most significant Christian cemeteries during Roman times. They are completely underground and form a complex of three catacombs interconnected.

>> Info & Pictures of: Milos Catacombs

:: Milos Sulfur Mines

Location: At a little beach called Paleorema, on the east coast of Milos
Description: The hot water thermals in the area have resulted in the formation of many important minerals like Perlite, Caolin, Bentonite and Baryte. One can take a tour visiting mines abandoned long ago.

>> Info & Pictures of: Milos Sulfur Mines

:: Klima village

Location: 3,5 km southeast of Plaka village
Description: The most scenic fishing village on Milos, really worth seeing.
Nearest beach: Klima beach and Skinopi

>> Info & Pictures of: Klima village

:: Milos Ancient Theater

Location: Near the Catacombs, in Tripiti village
Description: The theater was probably constructed during Hellenistic times. However, visible today is its Roman phase. A very impressive sight.

>> Info & Pictures of: Milos Ancient Theater

:: Venetian Castle ruins

Location: In Plaka village
Description: Constructed in the 13th century, in the location of today's Plaka, former Chora settlement.

>> Info & Pictures of: Venetian Castle

:: Kimolos island

Location: 30 minutes by ferry from Milos
Description: Kimolos is a small island very close to the northeastern coasts of Milos. It is famous for its remote beaches, calm ambience and the traditional architecture.

>> Info & Pictures of: Kimolos island

:: Antimilos Islet

Location: Northwest of Milos
Description: A small island with steep and hostile coasts, where a rare species of wild goat lives. In antiquity the islet was called Efira.

>> Info & Pictures of: Antimilos Islet

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