Milos

Milos, also called Melos, is a Cycladic island in the southwest of the Aegean Sea. It is the fifth largest island in the archipelago (151 km2 in size) and it has a coastal length of 120 kilometers. Milos is best known for the statue of Aphrodite (Venus) that was found here and that can now be admired in the Louvre in Paris. But Milos is more than “the Venus of Milo”. It is a very special island because of the geological diversity of nature. The island has a volcanic origin and that is clearly visible during a visit to the island. Both by car, bus or by boat you will come across fantastic natural phenomena, which are very impressive!

The island of Milos

There are three large villages on the island. These are Adamas (Adamantas), Pollonia and the mountain village of Plaka, which is also the capital of Milos. Adamas is the largest village, here is the port of Milos. Ferries from Piraeus (Athens) and from other Cycladic islands arrive here. Here cruise ships also dock that bring day trippers to the island. In the high season it is very busy, yet it remains very cozy.

Beautiful un-known Milos island

All the way to the northeast lies Pollonia, which together with Adamas are the most popular resorts. Both Adamas and Pollonia have many nice restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and hotels. Plaka, the capital of Milos, is located three kilometers from Adamas on the slopes of a mountain. Next to Plaka lies the village of Trypiti, the two villages have grown together due to the construction.