the milos guide (by the shelter)

our favorite places to go sightseeing:

sarakiniko


mandrakia


klima


tsigkrado


kleftiko*


agkathia*


sykia*


polyegos*

locations marked by an asterisk are accessible via boat only.

plaka castle

built during the 13th century, this castle is one of milos’ most atmospheric landmarks.


from here visitors’ can take in enchanting sunsets and panoramic views of the island’s bay and the neighboring cycladic isles.


when you reach the top, you will find the church of the dormition of Virgin Mary.
 


church of Saint Nicholas in tripiti (Ayios Nicolaos)


at the heart of the village stands the Church of Saint Nicholas, distinguished by its ornate marble iconostasis and a remarkable collection of sacred icons. Dating back to 1880, it remains one of the village’s most notable religious landmarks.
 


theiorycheia

the site of the island’s historic sulphur mines, once central to milos’ mining legacy. today, they stand as one of the island’s most evocative landmarks and a striking reminder of greece’s industrial heritage.


fyriplaka


organized sunbed and free-access sections
 


achivadolimni


organized sunbed and free-access sections
 


fyropotamos


organized sunbed and free-access sections
 


plathiena


organized sunbed and free-access sections
 


tsigkrado


free-access beach


the route is steep and challenging - please proceed with caution


access requires descending a narrow path


we recommend wearing sturdy footwear and carrying only essential belongings


provatas


organized beach


our favorite places to eat seafood and more

yialos


pollonia, milos


our suggestions: fried baby squid (gonos kalamaraki), surf ‘n’ turf bruschettas with octopus, black angus and aioli, pasta linguini with shrimp
 


o mikros apoplous


adamas, milos


our suggestions: apoplous signature spread, fried baby squid, shrimp risotto
 


medusa


mandrakia, milos


our recommendations: ntakakia (mini dakos bites with feta and fresh tomato), gavros marinatos (marinated anchovies), crispy fried calamari (kalamarakia tiganita), grilled octopus (chtapodi sti schara), traditional taramosalata (ταραμοσαλάτα; traditional greek spread made of cured fish roe)



our favorite places to eat meat and more

o zygos


located in adamas


our suggestions: grilled beef patties (biftekia), pork belly bites (pansetakia), choriatiki (greek salad; make sure to order it with ksinomizithra, milos’ signature cheese), grilled pork chops (paidakia choirina)


o empourios

located in empourios, milos


our suggestions: makaronia me kima (pasta spaghetti with rinsed red meat with tomato; make sure to try putting plenty of grated cheese on top), soutzoukakia (traditional greek spiced meatballs) with rice, traditional fried tomato fritters (ntomatokeftedes), 



kyra


located in plaka

the shelter’s recommendations: spaghetti with parmesan cream and guanciale
 


galanis


located in triovasalos


traditional greek meze taverna
 


astakas


located in klima


seafood restaurant
our suggestions: 


o! chamos!
located in adamas

our suggestions: traditional greek salad (choriatiki), pitarakia with manouri (traditional Milos cheese pockets), makarounes, crispy fried meatballs with fries, grilled turkey patty with bulgur and tomato


our favorite places to have breakfast or brunch at:

aggeliki


located in adamas


our suggestion: avocado toast with scrambled eggs, croque madame



kyra


plaka, milos


mouratos
located in between adamas and triovasalos

family-owned bakery and pastry workshop
our suggestions: scrambled eggs (ask for feta cheese in them), pitarakia, chocolate pie, traditional greek orange cake

to glykofilema tis anezinas
located in adamas, milos

family-owned bakery
our suggestions: homemade traditional cheesepie, meatpie, cinnamon biscuits, koufeto


our favorite places for when we have a sweet tooth:

aggeliki


adamas, milos


our suggestion: 1 ball of salted caramel icecream, 1 ball of kaimaki icecream
 


loukoumades


located in plaka

our favorite places to have a few drinks:


utopia


located in plaka


our suggestion: aperol spritz
 


verina


plaka milos

our suggestion: nordés with tonic and just a dash of squeezed lime (our favorite gin ‘n’ tonic in milos)


plori


adamas, milos


our favorite places to get coffee from before exploring milos for the day:

ice monkey


located in adamas

cated in adamas
our suggestion: freddo espresso (you can add sugar to your liking), wheat ‘n’ honey cookies, whole wheat sandwich with turkey, cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayo, chocolate croissants

monk

located in tripiti

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