The best addresses in Milos: restaurants, accommodation, activities

Milos won us over with the diversity and charm of its landscapes but also by its restaurants and taverns, its barshis beaches unusual and the various activities that she offers. We therefore reveal to you here those that we consider to be the best addresses in Milos.

=> All the best addresses in Milos on the map at the bottom of the article.

Where to sleep in Milos?

At Adamentas or Adamas

The port is a good option to sleep in Milos. Indeed, even if it is not the most beautiful village on the island, it enjoys many advantages. First, the village is animated with restaurants, taverns, ice cream parlors… On the other hand, most service providers services are in Adamentas (car rental, boat tours, ticket office, etc.). Finally, it is easy to get to the beach from the port, on foot or by public transport.

And in addition, the accommodation is a little cheaper there than elsewhere on the island. With a very good location, we recommend Malion Rooms. Or more chic Villa Notos. And for small budgets Filippos is ideal.

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In Plaka

Plaka, the central village of the island is full of charmbut does not have no direct and easy access to the sea. There are not many accommodations.

Nevertheless, you will find different accommodations on the site Booking : hotels, apartments, houses… There are also houses to rent with family or friends on the site of Airbnb. A little further on Triovasalos, we also recommend accommodation with a magnificent view: Milos Dream Life.

In Pollonia

Located in the extreme North-East of the island, the village of Pollonia presents many interests. First, because it is located by the sea with a nice beach and one small harbor. The numbers bars and restaurants allow you not to take the car in the evening to eat. On the other hand, access to southern beaches is longer and requires renting a means of transport.

The village has some pretty boutique hotels: Kapetan Tasos and Delmar Appartment suites. More accessible and very well placed, we also recommend Heliotropio Studio and Appartment. Finally, more chic but absolutely superb: the 4-star Milos Breeze Boutique Hotel, equipped with an infinity pool with an exceptional view.

We really fell for CAPTAIN ZEPPOS HOTEL : small establishment, super refined and tasteful decor, facing the sea (there is only the road to cross). Assured crush !

At Klima

Let yourself be tempted by the charm of the fishermen’s houses. Some are available at Airbnb.

=> In general, you will find many accommodations on the Booking and Airbnb sites.

Where to eat in Milos?

Here are some of our favorite restaurants on the island. Recommended by locals, we then tested them. It’s our turn to share them.

=> All the best addresses in Milos on the map at the bottom of the article.

In the village of Plaka

Plaka is the main village of the island. Located high up, it does not lack charm and comes alive at the end of the afternoon and especially at sunset. The village is charming but very touristy. It is not always easy to find a table in the middle of August. Here are some of the best addresses in Milos, tested and approved.

Taverns and restaurants in Plaka

• Our favorite : Phatses. Located a little away from the crowd (below the main square), the tavern overlooks a shaded square. The cooks advocate the slow food and the right products. We enjoyed the beet-apple salad and a leg of lamb simmered with thyme and honey. Homemade fried potatoes are a treat.
• In the village, the traditional tavern Archontula. There are no big surprises on the menu, but the essential is there: family cooking with the great Greek classics. In summer, the tavern is taken by storm and the service and the quality of the dishes sometimes suffer.

Where to have a sunset drink in Milos?

The village of Plaka is known to benefit from a very beautiful sunset. The most athletic will go up to Kastro to admire the view. On the other hand, for those who want to quietly have a drink while watching the sun disappear, we recommend two pretty addresses.

• Utopia, a café overlooking the sea, with a very pretty terrace. Arrive early to get a good table.
• A little behind, next to the Panagia Korphiatissa church, Verina Cocktail & Food Bar also offers a few tables from where you can also see the view.

To end on a sweet note…

• The ice cream man Kokkino Podilato, offers very good Kayak ice cream (made in Greece). As well as gourmet waffles. It also offers something to eat during the day, brunch and pizza.
• And for those who are in lack of cakes, try it Palaios Coffee and Pastry. Very good also for a gourmet coffee break or breakfast.

On the port of Adamantas

A must when arriving by boat on the island, the port of Adamantas offers many solutions for eating out. Here are the addresses that we have tested and that we recommend.

• The ice cream parlor Aggeliki
• The tavern Oh Hamos, close to the beach on the road that runs along the coast. An institution on the island.

In Pollonia

Pollonia is a village in the far northeast of the island. The village comes alive in the evening with a pedestrian street lined with restaurants of fairly uneven quality. Better not to be mistaken.

• Gyalos, excellent tavern with good value for money. The seafood is well prepared.
• For fish, prefer the restaurant instead Enalion.
• If your rental does not include breakfast, go to Kivotos ton Gefseon. It not only offers a patio in the shade of a pergola but above all a superb breakfast. With in particular the famous galaktobourekoa traditional pastry cream cake.

Elsewhere on Milos

Restaurants

• Our favourite: SIROCCO restaurant in Palaiochori. Located by the sea, this restaurant offers revisited, modern and tasty Greek cuisine. With the added bonus of “volcanic dishes” cooked on the sand. Impeccable service. The little extra: everything is provided for families (high chairs, coloring, nappies in all sizes, etc.).
• AT Climatethis pretty fishing village, you cannot miss the tavern Astakas in the main square.
• Close to the incredible beach of Sarakinikodo not miss medusa, located in the village of Mandrakia. Indeed, it offers octopus, swordfish, smoked eel… delicious.

And for the best beach bars

What to do in Milos?

The island has many treasures: its landscapes, its beaches and its history. So there is no shortage of things to do in Milos. Here are some of the best addresses in Milos.

The essentials of any stay in Milos

To find in detail in our article: 10 essential things to do in Milos.

Water sports

• On the beaches, you will find many canoe or kayaks, a great way to discover the beautiful coasts of the island. Among the SeaKayak kayak rental companies.
• On the beach of Paliachori it is possible to book tours by towed buoys by a boat.
• Windsurfing and stand up paddle.
• Dive. For diving, the family version is undoubtedly the boat trip, which also allows you to visit the rocks of Kleftiko with a mask and snorkel. Laure devoted an entire article to it, so I let you discover it. If you are a pro, you will prefer the Pollonia diving club.

Market

Obviously, the island is traversed by many trails. You can discover some of its trails on the island’s tourist office website.

thermal baths

With its volcanic activity, Milos benefits from several hot springs with various virtues. To discover on the website of the tourist office.

Culture

Several cultural sites are worth visiting on the island of Milos:

• First, the Archaeological Museum of Milos, which houses the copy of the famous Venus of Milo.
• Then the mining museumwhich allows you to discover all the geological riches of the island.
• Finally, the catacombs in the village of Plaka, an astonishing discovery dating from the 15th century

News July 2022: A replica of the statue of the famous ” Venus of Milo was placed near its place of discovery. You can contemplate it before going to visit the ancient theater of Milos for example.

Sophia B.