Plaka in Milos

Plaka is the capital of Milos, located about 4 kilometres north of Adamas. That it is the island's capital is a bit strange because Adamas is so much bigger and busier. Plaka has about 750 permanent inhabitants and Adamas has about 1,350.

Plaka stands on high ground and offers an admirable view from the hill that descend abruptly to Klima. Plaka is a fine sample of a Cycladic village: narrow alleys lined with whitewashed houses with coloured doors and windows and cosy tavernas with tables and chairs in the small squares and alleys.

One of many bougainvillea in Plaka.

One of several cosy alleys and tavernas in Plaka.

It is a great pleasure to aimlessly stroll around the narrow alleys of Plaka.

There are plenty of beautiful flowers in Plaka.

Many who stays overnight in Adamas go to Plaka to watch the sunset and to enjoy a delicious dinner afterwards. The sunset is best seen from the old castle (Kastro) on the hill above the village. Climb up to the church of Panagia Korfiotissa at the top and enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets in the Greek islands.

From Panagia Korfiotissa church you can see the sunset best, they say. :-)

To be honest, and of course I will, we have never seen the sunset from Plaka. Don't ask me why. Maybe it's because we always live in Adamas and maybe we've been a little lazy. But everyone who has seen the sunset says it is as beautiful as those on Santorini and Ios.

View of the sea from Panagia Korfiotissa church in Plaka.

ACCOMMODATION IN PLAKA

Instead of leaving Adamas to see the famous sunset, you can stay overnight, or why not several nights, in Plaka. The next time we go to Milos, we have decided to stay in Plaka, and not only to see the sunset, but also to experience this lovely village in the mornings and evenings. There are many good places to stay in Plaka, and you can see some of the hotels we have looked at below.

Book Vira Vivere Houses here »

Book Halara Studios here »

Book Studios Betty here »

Book other hotels in Plaka here »

WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN YOU VISIT PLAKA

Don't miss unique village of Klima, which you can read about here »