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How to get there A three-hour ferry from Athens or a one-hour, 50-minute ferry from Santorini, which has an airport with international flights.

Boat day Bay hop around the island, stopping at Polyegos for its bright blue waters before anchoring for dinner at Kyma on Kimolos, Milos’ diminutive neighbour.

Lunch For fresher-than-fresh octopus and squid, hit Medusa in Mandrakia — it’s so close to the sea that you can take dips between courses.

Walk around The picturesque village of Tripiti at sunset, where Skinopi Lodge owner Nausika also has a beautiful B&B.

Seek out The island’s geothermal springs in the sea at Adamas, Skinopi or Paliochori.