The Best Way to Spend a Day in Klima Milos, Greece
This guide to colorful Klima Milos includes the best things to do, how to get there, and what to see near the Greek island village.
Whitewashed boat houses with brightly colored doors and windows line the waterfront in the tiny fishing village of Klima Milos, enchanting visitors who come here to for epic photos and stunning sunsets.
Once a hub of seafaring activity in the island’s earlier days, the Greek town is now mostly abandoned, with just a handful of full-time residents and a couple of seasonal souvenir shops and eateries. Most who come here spend just a short time walking the narrow path between the syrmata (boat garages and apartments built into the rocky backdrop) and the sea, which brushes right up against the buildings at times.
Scroll down to see this photogenic hidden gem and find out just how to get there and what other things to do in Milos are nearby.
Guide to the Village of Klima on Milos, Greece
Use this guide to plan your visit to the village of Klima in Milos. It includes tips for how to get there, things to do, and where to stay nearby.
Where is Klima Milos?
The old fishing village of Klima sits on the waterfront of Milos, tucked snuggly between the island’s east side hills and lapping tide. Part of the Greek Cyclades island chain in the Aegean Sea, Milos sprung to prominence in ancient times thanks to its exports of obsidian, a type of volcanic glass.
The approximately 58-square-mile, once volcanic island forms a sort of horseshoe shape with a large bay in the middle. Klima is located along the entry to the bay, just a few miles from the main harbor town of Adamas, where ferries and cruise ships dock.
The area near present-day Klima holds many of the island’s historic treasures, including catacombs and an ancient theater up a hill overlooking the village.
How to get to Klima
Klima is just downhill from the town of Trypiti, and about a 15-minute car ride from Adamas. Buses stop in Trypiti, so if you’re using public transit, you’ll have to walk a mile or so down to the Klima waterfront, and of course back up again when you’re done. Since the village is tiny and facing the sea, parking is limited to the shoulder of the road leading into town, which can get crowded during the busy season.
Can you drive to Klima Milos?
Yes, you can drive to Klima. It’s about 4 miles from Adamas and 2 miles from Plaka. There is some parking down by the restaurant, but if it’s full, you may have to leave your car up the hill a little way and walk down to the waterfront.
Things to do in Klima
Far from an action-packed attraction, Klima is more of a photo and gawking spot, what with all of the vibrantly painted and perfectly color-coordinated syrmata, boat garages built into the rocky hills behind the town.
There are a couple of shops housed in the white-painted buildings peddling handmade goods and souvenirs and a pair of restaurants with views out to sea.
Late afternoon is a particularly scenic time to visit, as you can watch the sunset behind the mountainous western side of the island with the bay in the foreground.
Attractions near Klima
While Klima may not be bursting at the seams with action, there’s plenty of historic gems nearby, as the ancient capital of Melos was located uphill from the village.
Ancient Theatre of Milos
Ruins of a 1st-century Roman theater overlook Klima from a slope above and are open for visitors to walk around. The sight was once adorned in marble but fell into disuse and was stripped of most of its stone. It was only rediscovered in the 1700s. Nearby, the famous “Venus de Milo” statue from Hellenistic times was uncovered a century later and is now displayed in Paris’ Louvre Museum.
The Milos theater is about a 10-minute drive or a 30-minute walk from Klima. A parking lot is available nearby.
Milos Catacombs
The Milos Catacombs are just a few paces away as well and, for a nominal fee, you can tour some of the chambers and discover the ancient graves and inscriptions. The underground complex served as both a burial site and a refuge for Christians being persecuted by the Romans in the 1st century and is thought to be one of the most important monuments of early Christianity in Greece.
Plaka Town
The hilltop town of Plaka, the capital of Milos, is just a couple of miles from Klima and one of the top places to stay on the island. Whitewashed buildings with bright blue trimmings line the stone-paved streets here, with pops of greenery and flowers weaving up walls and atop awnings. Aside from souvenir shopping at the little boutiques and alfresco dining at cafes squeezed between alleys, you can visit a couple of museums and take in the ocean views from the terrace fronting Panagia Korphiatissa church. A climb up to the Plaka Castle is also a must. While the site is mostly in ruins, the small white church on top and its surrounding courtyard offer 360-views of the entire island coastline.
When is the best time to visit Klima?
Most tourist services and facilities on the island are open between May and October, so if you visit outside this time, you might find it more challenging to get around or find a place to stay.
July and August are the busiest months, so for lighter crowds, veer towards the shoulder season with a visit in late spring or after mid-September. If you plan to join a boat tour of the island to visit iconic sights like Kleftiko beach, check that they will be available before nailing down your vacation dates.
Where to stay in Milos near Klima
While there aren’t any proper hotels within Klima itself, a couple of the most popular towns to stay in on Milos are just 10 to 15 minutes away.
Adamas Hotels
Waterfront Adamas is a popular place to stay given its proximity to the island’s main ferry port. Boat tours of the island depart from here, and bus routes to popular beaches and attractions typically all connect to Adamas, so visiting without a car will be more convenient if you base yourself here.
The walkable streets fronting the water are lined with open-air restaurants and cafes dishing up Greek cuisine, fresh seafood, and desserts. There are also a few shops and markets for groceries and souvenirs.
Trypiti and Plaka Accommodations
These two towns are the closest hotel hubs to Klima, both situated hillside just a short distance from each other. Trypiti is only about a mile from Klima, so you can walk down to the village, though you will have to make your way back uphill at the end of your visit. Klima is about a 10-minute drive away.
In both towns, you’ll find an assortment of cafes and shops within walking distance of hotels and apartment rentals.
Pollonia Beachfront Apartments
Located on the northern coast not far from popular Sarakiniko Beach, Pollonia is about 8 miles from Klima but is one of the top two waterfront hotel hubs on the island. The small town has a few eateries and shops along the seaside and a sandy beach that overlooks bobbing boats. A bit quieter than Adamas, it’s got boutique properties and private rooms for rent.
