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Klima: Milos’ stunning, colourful fishing village

The colourful fisherman houses in Klima are a must-visit in Milos. Unlike the traditional blue & white buildings typical to the Cyclades, Klima bucks the trend with a rainbow of colours splashed across doors, balconies and windows of tiny syrmata, traditional fishing huts that hug the cliffs. Between the colourful syrmata and the view across the bay, I think Klima is one of the most … Continue reading Klima: Milos’ stunning, colourful fishing village

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Sarakiniko Beach: Milos’s Most Unique Beach

The lunar landscape of Sarakiniko beach makes it one of the most striking beaches in Greece. Sarakiniko is on the northern coast of Milos, which is famous for having the best beaches in the Cyclades. We spent five days on Milos, which is my favourite Greek island because there is a seemingly never-ending supply of natural beauty. Even by the high standards of the Greek … Continue reading Sarakiniko Beach: Milos’s Most Unique Beach

Parikia: Paros’ Captivating Capital

Parikia is the capital of Paros, one of the most beautiful Greek islands in the Cyclades. Paros is a perfect alternative for avoiding the crowds of Santorini and Mykonos without skimping on idyllic Aegean beaches and charming Cycladic villages. Parikia is the capital of Paros and the island’s major port, yet it’s also one of the loveliest villages on the island. The best things to … Continue reading Parikia: Paros’ Captivating Capital

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Mandrakia: Milos’ most beautiful fishing village

Mandrakia is the most beautiful traditional fishing village in Milos, Greece. The sleepy fishing village is built around a tiny circular harbour with colourful boat garages built into the sides of cliffs, a tiny church, Zoodohos Pigi, overlooking the village, and a restaurant, Medousa, with spectacular views over the crashing waves. Milos, one of the most spectacular islands in the Cyclades, has several gorgeous fishing … Continue reading Mandrakia: Milos’ most beautiful fishing village

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Sifnos Travel Guide + Map (2024)

Sifnos is a little slip of an island in the Cyclades, often overlooked in favour of its larger neighbours, Paros & Milos. The Greek island is home to 2,500 people and is sparsely populated due to the dramatic mountains that form the island. I spent three days in Sifnos, and loved exploring this stunning, under-the-radar Greek island. I’ve written this Sifnos Travel Guide to share … Continue reading Sifnos Travel Guide + Map (2024)

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Milos Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, Places to Visit & Best Tavernas

Milos is one of the best Greek islands to visit in the Cyclades. Milos is the most southwestern island in the Cyclades, close to Folegandros and Sifnos. I spent 5 days on Milos on my first visit, and it’s quickly become my favourite Greek island! Milos is enormous, with more than 70 gorgeous beaches, beautiful, traditional villages and awe-inspiring sights like Klima fishing village, Mandrakia … Continue reading Milos Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, Places to Visit & Best Tavernas

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Faros & Glyfos: Beach hopping in Sifnos

Faros is exactly the kind of sleepy, waterfront village I’d been dreaming of when I planned our trip to the Cyclades islands in Greece. Located on the tiny island of Sifnos, the small harbour of Faros is lined with a handful of tavernas and the water is a dazzling shade of blue. Best of all, the beach was uncrowded and I really felt like we … Continue reading Faros & Glyfos: Beach hopping in Sifnos

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Naousa, Paros Guide: A Gorgeous Harbour Village

Naousa is a stylish village on the northern coast of Paros, one of Greece’s Cycladic Islands. Naousa (sometimes spelled Naoussa) is the most sophisticated village in Paros, and is home to the island’s best restaurants, bars and nightclubs. It isn’t as busy or over-developed as the villages in Mykonos, fortunately, but everything definitely moves at a faster pace than in other major villages in Paros, … Continue reading Naousa, Paros Guide: A Gorgeous Harbour Village

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Cheronissos: Sifnos’ most idyllic beach

Cheronissos is a remote beach and harbour on the northern tip of Sifnos, a tiny Cycladic island between Paros and Milos. When David and I spent two weeks in Greece, I think we saw more jaw-dropping beaches in the short time we were there, than I’d seen in my entire life to date. Despite the steep competition, it was the tiny beach of Cheronissos in … Continue reading Cheronissos: Sifnos’ most idyllic beach

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The Best Beaches in Milos, Greece (+ Map)

The island of Milos has some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, which is no small feat in a country with 227 islands and more than 13,800 km of coastline. Milos has 70 beaches, which is the most beaches of any island in the Cyclades. The best beaches in Milos include Sarakiniko, Agia Kiriaki, Plathiena, Paleochori, and what makes Milos beaches so special is … Continue reading The Best Beaches in Milos, Greece (+ Map)