Rent a car in Milos
Mylos is an island of the Aegean Sea and is located north of Crete. It is a volcanic island and has been inhabited since prehistoric times. There are 5,129 permanent residents on the island, while in the summer it is flooded with tourists. The capital of the island is Milos with its two settlements, Plaka and Plakes. Also, the main port of Milos is Adamas. The famous statue “Aphrodite of Milos” was discovered here in 1820. Now the statue is in the Louvre Museum in Paris, while in the museum of Milos, a copy of the original is exhibited. Rent a car in Milos cheap, and start your journey!
On the beaches of Milos with a rental car
In Milos, you will find beautiful beaches in combination with the turquoise sea and the golden sandy beaches. Your choices are countless and there are definitely beaches for every taste. Well-known beaches to keep in mind are those of Agios Ioannis, Agia Kyriaki, Ta Mandrakia, and Tsigrado. Access is easy with a rental car in Milos. Also in Sarakiniko, you will admire a different landscape. You will see that the all-white rocks that enclose the sea are reminiscent of a lunar landscape. Of course, this is another creation of nature as the island is volcanic. Alternatively, you can take a boat that will take you to more hidden beaches such as Kleftiko.
How to get to Milos
Milos is 86 miles from the port of Piraeus, while the ferry trip can take from 5 to 7.5 hours. There is also a fast boat with a journey time of 2.5 to 4.5 hours. In summer the itineraries are more often as you will find a boat every day. The island is also connected to several islands of the Cyclades as well as Crete and Rhodes. The companies that operate ferry services are Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets, Ventouris Lines, and ANEK Lines.
Travel to Milos by plane
Milos has an airport (MLO) and one can take the plane from Athens airport. The flight lasts only 25 minutes and is operated by Olympic Air.
Travel to Milos with a car rental
Milos has a relatively good road network with outstanding roads and quite large. Something that does not usually exist in small Aegean islands. We recommend that you rent a car in Milos to have freedom of movement. This will allow you to go to any beach you want. There are also taxis and bus services to the island. However, public transport may hide surprises, such as delays, expectations, and high costs. Take advantage of the low prices for a rental car from Thessaloniki Car Rental and enjoy your vacation.