Klima Village, Milos, Cyclades Island Group
🏝️Best of the Islands in Greece for: beach & nature lovers, history & culture seekers.
While the world has been fascinated for centuries in a row by Venus de Milo, exhibited in the Louvre as the motionless embodiment of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, only a handful of people are aware of the island that gifted it to the world. Milos.
Shadowed by the popular Santorini and Mykonos, Milos is an island with more than 70 beaches, of which some of the most surreal on the planet. From the famous Sarakiniko with its rolling, lunar-like landscape of white volcanic rocks to the colorful shores of Paleochori and the secluded cove of Tsigrado, Milos has one impressive coastline among all Greek Islands.
The geological marvels shaped by volcanic activity don’t stop here. The island is home of some wonderful, bubbling hot springs. The mineral-rich waters are accessible by boat, near Adamas port, not far from a Mining Museum.
Beyond what nature has given, Milos is dotted with manmade charming villages that exude traditional Cycladic charm.
The main town, Plaka, is a picturesque village with narrow cobblestone streets, whitewashed houses, and stunning views over the sea. Next is Klima is a unique fishing village known for its colorful “syrmata,” traditional boat garages built directly on the water’s edge. And finally Trypiti, is home to the ancient catacombs of Milos, which are among the oldest Christian catacombs in the world, along with an ancient theatre.
Honestly, Milos should be your destination before it starts getting crowded.
💸 Milos budget/person/day: €40 – €100, best for budget-conscious travelers.
