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Luxury Villa Rentals in Milos
Villas and apartments above a volcanic coastline of white rock, sea caves and fishing villages, with Sifnos and Serifos a short sail away
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A volcanic island coloured by the sea
Milos owes almost everything to its volcanic past. The island curves around a great natural harbour, and its coast is a run of white pumice, red and ochre cliffs, sea caves and coves that change colour through the day. A farmer found the Venus de Milo here in 1820, and the statue has been in the Louvre ever since. Milos has never minded much, as it kept the beaches.
Our collection runs to 60+ villas and apartments across Milos and its western Cycladic neighbours, Sifnos and Serifos. Most are small to mid-sized: couples' villas with a plunge pool or hot tub, family houses with sea views, and a few larger homes of up to 7 bedrooms.
This guide covers where to stay, when to come and how the three islands differ.
Milos at a glance
- Villas
- 60+ villas and apartments on Milos, Sifnos and Serifos, with up to 7 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £4,000 to £7,900 a week, from around £2,800
- Best areas
- Plaka, Adamas and Pollonia on Milos; Platis Gialos, Kastro and Vathy on Sifnos
- Best time
- June to September for swimming; late May and September for quieter days
- Getting there
- Flights from Athens of around 40 minutes, or fast ferries from Piraeus in about three hours
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Lysias Chrysopigi Sifnos: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Pool – Sifnos5 bedrooms
Villa Zephyros Chrysopigi Sifnos: Spacious 7-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Sea Views & Pool – Sifnos7 bedrooms
Villa Vigla Sifnos: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Sifnos7 bedrooms
Villa Kastro Apollonia: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Private Pools & Sea Views – Sifnos6 bedroomsWhere to stay in Milos
Plaka and Adamas for sunsets, tavernas and the ferry port, Pollonia for a quiet fishing harbour on the north coast, and Sifnos and Serifos for slower days and some of the best cooking in the Cyclades.
Where to base yourself on Milos
Plaka, the hilltop capital, is all whitewashed lanes, small shops and a ruined Venetian castle that half the island climbs for sunset. Just below it lie Klima, a fishing hamlet whose boathouses have brightly painted doors at the water's edge, an ancient theatre and the early Christian catacombs.
Adamas, on the bay, is the port and the most practical base, with tavernas and a small mining museum that explains how the island was made. Pollonia, in the north-east, is quieter, with fish restaurants along a sheltered harbour and small boats across to Kimolos.
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Pumice, sea caves and a pirate cove
Sarakiniko, on the north coast, is a bay of smooth white volcanic rock that looks more like the moon than the Aegean, and is best seen early before the crowds arrive. Papafragas, nearby, is a narrow inlet between cliffs.
The south coast has the sandier beaches, including Firiplaka, Tsigrado and Provatas. In July and August, when the meltemi blows from the north, these are usually the calmer choice. Kleftiko, a cluster of rock arches and caves in the south-west that once sheltered pirates, is best reached by boat, and a day at sea is the way most people fall for Milos.
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Two neighbours with their own character
Sifnos is the cook's island of the Cyclades. Nikolaos Tselementes, the chef who more or less wrote the book on modern Greek cuisine, was born here, and the island still has a long tradition of pottery. Kastro is a fortified village above the sea, the little monastery of Chrysopigi stands on a rock off the coast, and Platis Gialos and Vathy have sheltered sandy bays.
Serifos is wilder and quieter, with a Chora perched high above the harbour at Livadi and old iron mines near Megalo Livadi. In legend it is where the infant Perseus washed ashore.
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Chickpeas, cheese pies and the September table
On Milos, look for pitarakia, small fried cheese pies, and grilled fish in Pollonia or Klima. On Sifnos, revithada, a chickpea stew baked overnight in a clay pot, is traditionally a Sunday dish, and mastelo is lamb or goat slow-cooked with wine and dill.
The season runs from late May to early October. July and August are hot, busy and often windy. June and September are the connoisseur's months, with warm water and fewer boats at Kleftiko. In September the village of Artemonas on Sifnos hosts the Cycladic Gastronomy Festival, when cooks from across the islands fill the square. Our concierge can arrange boats, transfers and tables.
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Villa Zephyros Platy Milos: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Sifnos4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £9,275 a week
Villa Kyanos Akti Pollonia: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Seaview – Milos Greece3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £9,044 a week
Villa Prasinos Pelekouda Pollonia: Luxury 2-Bedroom Villa with Seaview Facilities – Milos2 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £8,743 a week
Villa Prasinos Tripiti Milos: Luxury 2-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Milos2 bedrooms · sleeps 7From £7,910 a week
Villa Kipos Milos: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Milos3 bedrooms · sleeps 7From £7,868 a week
Villa Lysias Serifos Kavos Serifos: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Pool – Serifos3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £7,434 a week
Villa Lefkos Pollonia Milos: Chic 1-Bedroom Apartment with Sea Views & Apartment Rental Milos1 bedrooms · sleeps 2From £7,252 a week
Villa Lefkos Mandrakia Milos: Luxury 2-Bedroom Beachfront Apartment with Seaviews – Milos2 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £7,147 a weekWhy book your Milos villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
On Milos the wind decides which beaches are calm, so we know which villas sit on the sheltered side of the island and which put Plaka's sunsets a short walk away. With 60+ properties in Milos, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Private boat days to Kleftiko and the sea caves, ferry and flight connections, transfers, car hire, restaurant reservations in Plaka and Pollonia, and island hopping to Sifnos and Serifos. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay on Milos?
Plaka and Adamas are the most convenient, with restaurants, sunsets and the ferry port close by. Pollonia suits those who want a quieter fishing harbour, and villas near the south coast put the sandier, more sheltered beaches within easy reach.
When is the best time to visit Milos?
June and September are ideal, with warm seas and fewer visitors. July and August are the busiest months and the meltemi wind can be strong, which is when the south coast beaches come into their own.
How do you get to Kleftiko?
Kleftiko, on the south-west coast, is best reached by sea. Boat trips leave from Adamas in summer, usually with stops to swim in the caves and arches, and our concierge can arrange a private boat for the day.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Milos?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Milos cost?
Across our 60+ villas in Milos, weekly rates typically range from £4,000 to £7,900, with the most affordable from around £2,800 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Milos from the UK?
Fly to Athens, then take a flight of around 40 minutes to Milos airport or a fast ferry from Piraeus, which takes from around two and a half to three and a half hours. Ferries also link Milos with Sifnos and Serifos, and our concierge can arrange transfers.
Are there villas in Milos for large groups?
Yes. Our Milos collection includes properties with up to 7 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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60+ villas and apartments in the western Cyclades, with a concierge who knows which way the wind is blowing