I spent 5 nights on Milos in early September 2023. Stayed at an Airbnb in Pollonia. Nice restaurants along the waterfront. A car is a must to get around the island. I picked mine up near the ferry port in Adamantas. You have to do a lot of driving to reach different areas and beaches on the island. Sarakiniko Beach was my favorite. First visit was windy and sea was rough; second visit virtually no wind and everyone was swimming and jumping off the rock cliff overlooking the sea. Mandrakia and Medusa restaurant definitely worth it. Didn’t get over to Kimolos as only had 3 days of sun and heavy rain on the other days which somewhat spoiled the trip. I was disappointed at how much trash there was on the sides of the roads and the overflowing dumpsters in our neighborhood and in other areas. I don’t think I would go back as there are so many other islands I want to see.
Another spectacular video. One thing (among many) that we love about your videos is that you have a written label identifying different locations that you’re speaking about. Super helpful. Also, what drone are you using to film? Seems to handle the winds pretty well. Any issues bringing it into Greece? Thanks and keep up the wonderful videos!
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I try to put the locations on each clip as I've found it frustrating in other travel videos when you see somewhere that looks interesting but it doesn't tell you the place name. The drone is a DJI Mavic Air (first generation). Never had a problem using it in Greece although I only fly in quiet areas. You aren't allowed to fly them at archaeological sites anymore (most have signs up saying no drones). Some of the aerial shots in this video aren't mine though, they're stock footage that I pay to use. I took the ones at Prassa Beach on kimolos. It's pretty good in the wind, sometimes a warning appears on the display but it's never crashed even on quite windy days.
Great, comprehensive guide that echoed my own thoughts. I wished we had stayed in Pollonia rather than Adamantas. I loved visiting Kimolos and the relaxed vibe there and didn't research my rather too central hotel location, which suffered from a lot of nighttime ferry noise! Keep them coming!
Opinions vary widely. I operate a couple of Airbnbs with elevated view to the seaport of Adamas. There is some ferry noise, of course, but guests consistently give us very high marks especially for our convenient location, with elevated seaview, proximity to Lagada beach and the Adamas waterfront. Ferry noice never seems to be of concern.
Excellent tour of the different islands and a genuine suggestion in order to safe time, money and not be disappointed in an island like Milos if one has only 7 days of vacation to enjoy sun, sea and great food and historical/cultural sites. Thank you so much. Note: which of the many islands that have been visited by you have white sand beaches and/or 5 star hotels?
Thanks, glad you found it helpful. I don't know many islands with properly white sand and most of the smaller islands I enjoy tend not to have large 5-star resort hotels. That said, you could look at Paros which has some great beaches and will definitely have some luxury boutique hotels. Naxos as well. You could also try Crete which will have the bigger 5-star hotels and does have some famous beaches like Elafonissos - I've got a video showing that beach somewhere on my channel, it's quite famous
Milos has a couple of 5-star hotels, a couple of 4-star hotels, and several excellent boutique hotels. There are more than 70+ beaches on Milos, more than any other island in the Cyclades, several of them sandy. The author totally missed the mark on the pristine, remote beaches on the west coast, BTW. They are a true hidden gem, and thanks to this video, they will remain that way. :). Crete, as the largest island in Greece, has a lot to offer, except the small island vibe.
I spent 5 nights on Milos in early September 2023. Stayed at an Airbnb in Pollonia. Nice restaurants along the waterfront. A car is a must to get around the island. I picked mine up near the ferry port in Adamantas. You have to do a lot of driving to reach different areas and beaches on the island. Sarakiniko Beach was my favorite. First visit was windy and sea was rough; second visit virtually no wind and everyone was swimming and jumping off the rock cliff overlooking the sea. Mandrakia and Medusa restaurant definitely worth it. Didn’t get over to Kimolos as only had 3 days of sun and heavy rain on the other days which somewhat spoiled the trip. I was disappointed at how much trash there was on the sides of the roads and the overflowing dumpsters in our neighborhood and in other areas. I don’t think I would go back as there are so many other islands I want to see.
Another spectacular video. One thing (among many) that we love about your videos is that you have a written label identifying different locations that you’re speaking about. Super helpful.
Also, what drone are you using to film? Seems to handle the winds pretty well. Any issues bringing it into Greece? Thanks and keep up the wonderful videos!
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I try to put the locations on each clip as I've found it frustrating in other travel videos when you see somewhere that looks interesting but it doesn't tell you the place name.
The drone is a DJI Mavic Air (first generation). Never had a problem using it in Greece although I only fly in quiet areas. You aren't allowed to fly them at archaeological sites anymore (most have signs up saying no drones). Some of the aerial shots in this video aren't mine though, they're stock footage that I pay to use. I took the ones at Prassa Beach on kimolos. It's pretty good in the wind, sometimes a warning appears on the display but it's never crashed even on quite windy days.
Great, comprehensive guide that echoed my own thoughts. I wished we had stayed in Pollonia rather than Adamantas. I loved visiting Kimolos and the relaxed vibe there and didn't research my rather too central hotel location, which suffered from a lot of nighttime ferry noise! Keep them coming!
Opinions vary widely. I operate a couple of Airbnbs with elevated view to the seaport of Adamas. There is some ferry noise, of course, but guests consistently give us very high marks especially for our convenient location, with elevated seaview, proximity to Lagada beach and the Adamas waterfront. Ferry noice never seems to be of concern.
Excellent tour of the different islands and a genuine suggestion in order to safe time, money and not be disappointed in an island like Milos if one has only 7 days of vacation to enjoy sun, sea and great food and historical/cultural sites. Thank you so much. Note: which of the many islands that have been visited by you have white sand beaches and/or 5 star hotels?
Thanks, glad you found it helpful. I don't know many islands with properly white sand and most of the smaller islands I enjoy tend not to have large 5-star resort hotels. That said, you could look at Paros which has some great beaches and will definitely have some luxury boutique hotels. Naxos as well. You could also try Crete which will have the bigger 5-star hotels and does have some famous beaches like Elafonissos - I've got a video showing that beach somewhere on my channel, it's quite famous
Milos has a couple of 5-star hotels, a couple of 4-star hotels, and several excellent boutique hotels. There are more than 70+ beaches on Milos, more than any other island in the Cyclades, several of them sandy. The author totally missed the mark on the pristine, remote beaches on the west coast, BTW. They are a true hidden gem, and thanks to this video, they will remain that way. :). Crete, as the largest island in Greece, has a lot to offer, except the small island vibe.
Loved milos! Medusa restaurant was the best! Loved where we stayed.
Probably Sifnos next summer
Sifnos is my favourite Greek island and definitely worth visiting, you'll love it I'm sure ♥️