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Milos is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece and is becoming more and more popular with international travellers. The best places to stay in Milos are Pollonia, Plaka or Adamas. In this guide for where to stay in Milos, I’ll share tips for the best places to stay in Milos and the pros and cons of each of the popular villages.

My personal preference is Pollonia, where we stayed, but there are advantages to each village!

I’ve spent 5 days on Milos & visited each of the Milos’ major villages; Adamas, Pollonia and Plaka, and have a few opinions on which is the right village for different types of travellers. I hope this is helpful – please feel free to ask questions in the comments!

Popular but not yet as overrun as Santorini or Mykonos, Milos has plenty to explore for travellers. There are more than 70 beaches, a handful of charming fishing villages dotted around the island, like Klima and Mandrakia, and the famous Kleftiko caves which are a former pirate hideout.

Pollonia

Pollonia is the best place to stay in Milos for a traditional village, best restaurants and beach access

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Pollonia is a charming fishing village on the northeast tip of Milos, and is home to some of the best restaurants on the island.

The village lines the harbour, which is dotted with fishing boats and also has plenty of room for swimming from a sandy beach.

We stayed in Pollonia during our 5 days in Milos and I loved it – it isn’t as big as Plaka, so there is less to explore, but the main strip of restaurants and cafes gave us plenty of options each night, and the beach was a lovely spot to hang out during the day between other excursions around the island.

Adamas

Adamas is the best place to stay in Milos without a car, and for convenience to ferry, public transport, tours and amenities 

Adamas is Milos’ port town, which means it is the most convenient to reach by ferry, but also the busiest and most touristy, as it is where the cruise ships dock. Adamas wouldn’t be my first choice for staying in Milos; I’d prefer to stay in the more remote but more picturesque Pollonia.

However, if you’re unable to hire a car on the island (if you don’t have an International Drivers Permit), Adamas is the most convenient for using the local bus system. From most other destinations, you’ll need to get a connecting bus in Adamas to go somewhere else.

We visited Adamas, because it was the starting point of our day sailing cruise. Apart from that, we didn’t have much reason to visit Adamas.

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Plaka

Plaka is the best place to stay in Milos for a traditional Cycladic village experience 

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Plaka is Milos’ largest village and capital. It’s tucked away, up in the hills, and has some ocean views from its highest points.

Its rabbit warren of white washed streets are very romantic but also tend to bake in the sizzling summer sun. Plaka has lots of cafes, bars and restaurants, and has a beautiful, traditional Cycladic style.

It’s not within walking distance to the beach, so you’ll want a hire car for getting to the beach or around the island.

When we stayed on Milos, we spent an afternoon exploring the village and stopped for a delicious, sweet afternoon snack at Palaois Bakery.

Where to stay in Milos?

It’s hard to go wrong, but I would recommend staying in Pollonia when you’re in Milos. It is right on the water with a lovely swimming beach, restaurants lining the harbour and a lovely peaceful atmosphere. When we stayed in Pollonia, we stayed at an apartment at Villa MaryElen, which I highly recommend!

Getting around Milos

Car hire is nearly essential on Milos. There are buses, but you’ll be more limited in what you can see. You’ll need an International Drivers Permit to hire a car on Milos. Make sure you arrange this in your home country, before you leave!

The western half of the island is only accessible to 4WDs, but even on the eastern half there is more than you could see in a week.

Islands near Milos

The best Greek islands to visit near Milos include Paros and Sifnos, which are some of my other favourite islands in the Cyclades!

Check out my guides Where to Stay in Sifnos and Where to Stay in Paros to help plan your trip to these Greek islands near Milos.

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