# Island Guide - Milos Island (Cyclades), Greece Riley Quinn ยท October 14, 2020 > Subscribe to our Travel Reviews Youtube Channel and Drone footage Youtube Channel for more footage of Milos (to be posted in the next few days). **Subscribe to our [Travel Reviews Youtube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX_2EjxIfnNTVcF_liO9lMQ/) and [Drone footage Youtube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-IM2JQR934C2zvBRC7bXAw) for more footage of Milos (to be posted in the next few days).** ## Milos island - Understand Milos sits on the southwesternmost tip of the cyclades island group. It's just 50 miles from Santorini and Mykonos but retains a very different lifestyle concept. Just about 5,000 locals live in the island. The island is divided into a rather larger mining operation and a touristic usage. The mining operation (while large) does not take away the village charme of Plaka and the beauty of some of the beaches and cliffs. [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/MightyTravels-2020-10-14-at-10.34.54-AM.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/MightyTravels-2020-10-14-at-10.34.54-AM.jpg) ([Image courtesy of Google Maps](https://www.google.com/map)) Milos island delivers sunshine, very clear water, excellent food and friendly locals to the (somewhat) adventurous visitor. [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/ZY-Photo-2020-10-11-00000041.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/ZY-Photo-2020-10-11-00000041.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/ZY-Photo-2020-10-11-00000040.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/ZY-Photo-2020-10-11-00000040.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/ZY-Photo-2020-10-11-00000039.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/ZY-Photo-2020-10-11-00000039.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5130.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5130.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5129.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5129.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5128.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5128.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5127.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5127.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5125.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5125.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5124.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5124.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5123.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5123.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5120.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5120.jpg) It is a good idea to rent an ATV or small car to travel around the island. Roads come in all shapes and forms. Be prepared for a wide asphalt road to turn into a tiny dirt road at any time. ## [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5112.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5112.jpg) ## Great eats on Milos island There are a number of great eateries in Plaka - as well as great bars with a sunset view. [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_3606.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_3606.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5138.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5138.jpg) There are a number of eateries near the port and all across the island. Google Maps has plenty of review though some seem a little too exuberant. [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5110-1.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5110-1.jpg) Keep in mind that you'll better like Greek food (or at least fresh salads) here. [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5118.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5118.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5159-1.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5159-1.jpg) ## Great beaches on Milos island As with many islands - cliffs often dominate the beachline. However a number of sandy beaches can easily be accessed on Milos. I loved the '[Paralia Plathenia](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paralia%20Plathenia&query_place_id=ChIJZ-6yQtnYmBQRVbdYltzvYEQ)' beach - very clear water, soft sand and it is sheltered by the surrounding cliffs. Life does not get much better than that! [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_3602.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_3602.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_3600.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_3600.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_3597.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_3597.jpg) ## Get to Milos island Milos Island has a small, single runway airport which sees daily flights from Olympic (Aegean Airlines) and SkyExpress to Athens during summer. The airport looks quite scenic indeed but it works just as you expect. [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5166.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5166.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5165.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5165.jpg) ## Milos island sunsets The Western section of the island has great sunset views on a clear day (that is most of summer!). [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5145.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5145.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5158.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5158.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5149.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5149.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5143.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5143.jpg) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5142.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/mightytravels-images/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5142.jpg) ## Milos Island - Where to stay There are no major hotel developments on the islands. It is mostly Bed and Breakfast and small hotels. 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