A colourful lane on the Kastro hillside on Milos

Pots of pink and red geraniums add pops of colour to a blue-painted footpath on the Kastro hillside above Plaka village on Milos island. This is only one of many impressive sights visitors will encounter while hiking the steep footpath from Plaka to Kastro. The spectacular panoramic views from the Kastro mountain peak, especially at […]
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Island sail tour is a must for Milos visitors

A poster at the Adamas marina advertises the daily Milos tours that J & J Yachting offers on the sailboat Joanna I     Milos must-see / must-do: One of the top tourist activities on Milos in the southwest Cyclades is a day trip that actually takes place off the island — on a sailing […]
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Our sailboat tour to Sykia and Kleftiko on Milos

Excursion sailboats anchored off the scenic cliffs at Kleftiko near the southwest tip of Milos. Click the photo to view it full-size.     Stunning scenery: It has been nearly six years since we took a sailboat tour along the scenic western coast of Milos, but my memories of the trip are still so vivid […]
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Spectacular, out of this world Sarakiniko beach on Milos island

Spectacular landscapes surround Sarakiniko beach and bay …   … which have great views toward nearby Kimolos island   There’s a small sandy beach with a shade tree at the foot of the bay…   … and incredibly fascinating, unusual terrain all around   Beyond compare:  I’ve got to say at the outset that photos […]
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Utopia Cafe: The best spot to have a drink and watch the sunset on Milos island

Sunset viewing from the Utopia Café patio in Plaka village on Milos   Superb sunset views: We’ve seen dozens of spectacular sunsets in Greece, but there are a few that we still remember as though we had seen them only yesterday. Watching the sunset from at Utopia Café on Milos in 2007 is one of them. […]
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