Living Milos: An Insider’s Guide to Greece’s Most Photogenic Cycladic Island
- Andrew C.
- Sep 25
- 10 min read
Why this wild Cycladic island may be the better Santorini
—if you navigate closely
Many people may recognize the name Milos from the acclaimed seafood restaurant chain across the globe. I first heard “Milos” in 2017 from Greek friends who whispered the name, as if it were a treasure they hoped I would keep. We first came to the island right before the Greek Easter to film our first travel series in 2018 (still a classic, filled with pure beauty and joy). Within days of this filming trip, I had seen those unreal natural wonders across the island and met Antonis, Maggie, and the circle that would become family. Leaving felt wrong. I kept returning.
On paper, Milos is a volcanic island in the far southwest of the Cyclades, home to a few thousand people and more than seventy beaches. The shape of the island is almost identical to Santorini's, but much flatter. In life, it’s a study in contrasts: heavy industry braided with hospitality, ancient ritual with everyday sea life. The island is shaped by unique landscapes, silence, and colors. If Santorini is a grand stage, Milos is the film you live inside.
Unlike guides written at a glance or skin-deep selections, this story was shaped by seasons spent on Milos: through friendships, rituals, and countless returns that turned the island into a second home. What makes it different is not only what we’ve seen, but how we’ve lived it. This connection unlocks stories and memories far beyond the postcard, curated into a visual and editorial journey for those who want to feel, not just visit, and for our circle, a deeper passage into the island’s most intimate pulse and truths.
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