Milos island Greece is the fifth largest island in the Cyclades with an area of 151sq. km, positioned on the SW of the county. It is one of the lowest islands in the Cyclades.

Its highest point is Prophet Elias with at 751m after which follows Hondro Vouno. It's particular characteristic is its natural harbour known as one of the largest and safest in the Mediterranean.

Milos island Greece is special because of its volcanic earth and for its mineral rich subsoil. Its geological composition is primarily volcanic. The volcanoes were active during the last 3,000,000 years and are now dormant. As a result of past volcanic action, the island is characterized by numerous geological forms and golden-white beaches which captivate all visitors.

History

Milos island has been a very important center of the Cycladic culture and has undergone a great deal of development due to its safe natural harbor and its rich subsoil. Plentiful obsidian deposits were found all around the island, which the inhabitants sold to Crete and the rest of Greece for the construction of weapons and tools.
During the Hellenistic period is flourished once more, at the time when the famous Aphrodite of Milos was constructed. Today the famous statue of Aphrodite is situated in the museum of Louvre and you can find a copy of it in the archaeological museum at the capital Plaka.

Village of Milos island Greece

Milos has a population of 4500 inhabitants living in 8 villages on the NE part of the island. Plaka, the island's capital, Plakes, Tripiti, Triovasalos, Pera Triovasalos, Pollonia, Zephyria and Adamas, the island's port.

There are also smaller villages which are visited during the summer. These are Paliohori, Provatas and Klima.

Adamas: This village was built in 1835 by Cretans who fled to Milos after a failed attack against the Turks. With its large natural harbour, Adamas is the island's tourist centre where a visitor will find restaurants, cafes, shops and a news agency.

Pollonia: Pollonia is a picturesque fishing village built around a natural gulf. It is a popular tourist destination where the visitor will find restaurants and small cafes. Boats depart daily from Pollonia to the neighbouring island of Kimolos.

Plaka: Plaka, the island's capital is built at a height of 220m above sea level. It has retained the traditional island architecture with its narrow streets and a view of Milos' harbour. From here you can visit the Archaeological Museum, the Folklore Museum and the church of Panagia Thalassitra. Walk up to the remains of the Kastro built during the 13th century by the Venetians.

Tripiti: Leaving Plaka, vsitors come across the traditional village of Tripiti. It is a beautiful village with a spectacular view of the harbour. This is where the visitor will see the picturesque wind-mills, the church of Agios Nikolaos, the Catacombes and the Ancient Theatre.

Klima: Klima is a small fishing village with few inhabitants. Here visitors will see the 'sirmata' or boat-houses. The statues of the Venus de Milo and of Praxiteli were found in farmland near this village.

Triovasalos - Pera Triovasalos: These are the first two villages that visitors come across after Adamas and are built amphitheatrically on two facing hills. Restaurants and cafes can be found here as well as many shops. It is worth visiting the churches of Agios Spiridonas and Agios Georgios with its famous mosaic.

Zephyria: Zephyria is a small village with 150 inhabitants. In the past it was the island's capital and is positioned 5.5 km SE of Adamas. It is worth visiting the church of Panagia Portiani built during the 17th century. It is the oldest church in Zephyria and the old metropolis of Milos.

Milos Greece beaches

The 60 Milos beaches of the island are truly magnificent, full of unbelievable colors and shapes, caves, rocks, white sand. No matter how demanding visitors we are, many of them will overwhelm us. Sarakiniko beach is probably the star of all of the island's beaches. For photos and details check out Beaches

Milos Greece airport

Milos airport is about 4,5 kilometers away from Adamas and it is easily reached by bys or taxi. From International Airport of Athens- Eleftherios Venizelos, at Spata, there are flights to and from the island, during all year. Check out more at airport

Milos Greece accommodation

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