Milos Ferries

Unlock your adventure to Greece at the incredible port of Milos! It's your essential gateway to the stunning nearby islands. Imagine seamless connections and breath-taking scenic journeys – that's what awaits you.

As a bustling hub for both passengers and freight, Milos boasts an impressive 57 ferry routes operated by 20 top-tier ferry companies. Get ready for a convenient sailing experience from Milos, with schedules perfectly tailored to the seasons, ensuring you always find your ideal departure, no matter the demand, weather, or tourism buzz. Your unforgettable escape begins here!

Milos offers wonderful connections to popular routes like Piraeus - Milos, Santorini (Thira) - Milos, Naxos - Milos. You can customize your trip by choosing between a swift high-speed ferry to get there in a flash or a classic vessel for a more scenic, relaxing journey. From quick local hops to leisurely overnight voyages, your island adventure starts here.

Getting to your destination is a breeze with several excellent ferry operators departing regularly from Milos. You'll find companies like SeaJets, Catalina Express, Blue Star Ferries ready to whisk you away.

Each offers a variety of onboard amenities to make your journey pleasant, from comfortable seating and delicious food and drink options to private cabins and even vehicle transport.

With a range of ticket options available depending on the company and vessel, there's something to suit everyone, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or on a business trip.

Whether you're dreaming of an exhilarating island-hopping escape, making your way back to the comfort of home, or embarking on a brand-new journey, your perfect voyage begins right here with Milos.

Milos is primarily accessible by ferry from Athens' main port of Piraeus, with journeys taking between 3-7 hours depending on whether you choose a high-speed or conventional vessel. During summer, direct ferries also connect Milos to neighboring Cycladic islands like Santorini (2 hours) and Paros (1.5 hours). If you prefer flying, Milos has a small airport with daily connections to Athens (a 45-minute flight). Once on the island, the ferry port at Adamas is centrally located, with taxis and public buses meeting incoming ferries to transport visitors to accommodations across the island.

Milos, with its horseshoe-shaped bay and dramatic coastline, stands as one of the most captivating islands in the Cyclades. This volcanic wonderland boasts over 70 beaches, each with distinct colorful rock formations and crystal waters that range from milky white to deep turquoise. As a ferry destination, Milos offers the perfect balance of authentic Greek island life and natural splendor, without the overwhelming crowds found on more commercial islands.

May through June and September through early October offer the ideal conditions to visit Milos, with warm temperatures (22-28°C) perfect for swimming, yet without the intense heat and crowds of peak summer. July and August bring the hottest weather and busiest beaches, though the reliable Meltemi winds provide natural cooling. Winter (November-March) sees many businesses close, with reduced ferry schedules and temperatures averaging 10-15°C. The Feast of Agia Triada in June and the August full moon celebrations at the ancient theater add cultural richness to summer visits, while spring brings spectacular wildflowers across the volcanic landscape.

Milos serves as an excellent hub for exploring the western Cyclades by ferry. Kimolos, just 20 minutes away, offers untouched beaches and traditional village charm without the development of larger islands. Sifnos, reached in about an hour, delights food enthusiasts with its renowned culinary traditions and picturesque settlements of whitewashed houses. For history buffs, Serifos (1.5 hours) presents an impressive Chora (main town) perched dramatically on a hilltop with ancient ruins to explore. The volcanic wonders continue at Santorini, connected by a 2-3 hour ferry ride, where the famous caldera views provide a striking contrast to Milos' more subtle volcanic beauty.

Milos rewards visitors with extraordinary natural settings unlike anywhere else in Greece. The lunar-like landscape of Sarakiniko, with its smooth white volcanic formations against the blue sea, creates otherworldly photo opportunities. Take a boat tour around the island to access hidden beaches like Kleftiko with its pirate-cave history and remarkable rock arches. The colorful fishing village of Klima, with boat garages (syrmata) painted in vibrant colors right at water's edge, offers a glimpse into traditional island life. For culinary delights, sample pitarakia (cheese pies), watermelon pies, and fresh seafood in tavernas throughout the island, particularly in Pollonia and Adamas where the day's catch is served mere hours after boats return to harbor.

Milos is home to one of the art world's most famous discoveries, the Venus de Milo (Aphrodite of Milos) was found here in 1820 and now stands in the Louvre Museum in Paris. The island contains over 70 mines and quarries dating back to the Neolithic era, with obsidian from Milos traded throughout the ancient Mediterranean world for tool-making. Milos boasts the only Christian catacombs in Greece, dating to the 1st-5th centuries AD and rivaling those in Rome in historical importance. The island's unusual geology creates natural hot springs along several beaches, where visitors can enjoy therapeutic bathing in waters warmed by the island's still-active volcanic core.