Perched high above the Aegean on the sun-kissed island of Milos, Plaka is a village that effortlessly blends charm, history, and breathtaking views. It was a landscape that set the stage for a trip filled with golden sunsets, mouthwatering meals, and crystal-clear swims. From rustic tavern feasts to volcanic-oven seafood dinners, days were spent exploring secret coves and evenings lingered over Aperols. Below, all the best spots to try in Milos, Greece.

Where to stay ...

We stayed in Plaka, a charming little village high up on the island of Milos. We were booked to stay at Odyssey Rock, a small boutique hotel with a number of split-level abodes with the most incredible views.

At sunset people flocked to the area with Aperols in hand to watch the sun go down. Having our own private terrace made it incredibly special and lush.

Where to eat ...

O! Hamos! Tavern is a must – we ate there twice. Open from lunch and dinner, there are no bookings, so wait times can be up to three hours for a table. But, the food is incredible. A family-style tavern with extremely generous portions. Probably my all-time favourite on the island.

Sirocco Volcanic Restaurant is a swankier establishment who have a natural underground volcanic 'oven'. It's a beautiful dinner experience where you get to select your own catch of the day, then watch it be prepared and get buried underground.

A simple no frills gyros from the port at Milos is the sensation you didn’t know you needed and so essential. I can’t remember the name but look for the crowd of people with paper-wrapped gyros in hand.

Lunch at Medusa – where the iconic medusa hang in the sun to dry in the little colourful fisherman's village – is a must. Patience is key in securing a table. And after lunch, go for a swim nearby at the little village marina to wash off the wine fog.

Sunset drinks at the rooftop bar Mosaic in Plaka.

Yialos for lunch or dinner in Pollonia. The mussels were perfect.

What to do ...

Hire a boat and skipper for the day to take you to kleftiko and secret swimming coves that can’t be accessed by land.

If you don’t want to climb down the rickety ladder at Tsigrado beach, you can access it this way by boat.

Hire a car or quad bikes to get around the island.

Where to swim ...

Tsigrado. However, there is a steep climb down a rickety ladder. Not for the faint-hearted, but fun nonetheless.

Sarakiniko, the famous moon beach. It's an incredible landscape and swim spot, with a famous rock jump that you can do (or if not your jam you can soak the sun and spectate and judge the form of the jumpers).