For a long time, Greeks avoided visiting because of the island’s reputation as “too industrial”. Since the Neolithic era, Milos’ main industry was mining. Milos should be on the radar of travelers in search of awe-inspiring rock formations, archeological sites, and beaches. An abundance of minerals on Milos is one of the reasons why visitors will notice a palette of colors splashed across the cliffs of this island, according to National Geographic.
Catacombs of Milos
History lovers visiting Milos should visit the historic catacombs, which are located west of Tripiti and are older than the catacombs of Rome. However, tour guides in Milos say that they are one of the best preserved and extensive catacomb sites in the world. It is also promoted as the most important early Christian cult and burial monument in Greece.
Venus of Milos
The Greeks refer to the spot as “Aphrodite of Milos”. The original is in the Louvre Museum in Paris, but a replica was installed at the site of the discovery in 2022. A better quality replica can be seen at the Archaeological Museum of Milos.
Ancient ruins of Phylakopi
History lovers can visit one of the most important and largest settlements of the Cycladic civilization–monuments that include a Cyclopean wall, the Mycenaean sanctuary and a megaron, an architectural form consisting of an open terrace, an antechamber and a large hall with a central hearth and throne. The stone, clay and bronze figurines, in addition to the ceramics excavated from the site, are exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Milos.
Visit otherworldly beaches
Sarakiniko Beach
Not so much a beach as a rare geological phenomenon, the moonscape of Sarakiniko was named after the Saracen pirates who used it as a hideout. Beachgoers can take in the ghostly white volcanic cliffs and sea caves, sculpted by wind and water, while catching sunrays, taking a dip, or canon balling into the water from the tops of sea caves.
Kleftiko
Located on the southwest coast of Milos, the cove at Kleftiko can be reached only by boat. Luckily, several outfitters offer day tours to some of the island’s sea caves, rock formations, and hard-to-access swimming locations. With its sea caves and giant rocks rising out of the sea, Klefitko provides a postcard-perfect setting for visitors to cavort in the lapis-lazuli waters, explore its sea caves, and enjoy lunch on a boat. 
