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. Whether by car, bus, or boat, you will come across fantastic natural phenomena, which are very impressive!
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 bringing day trippers to the island. In the high season, it is very busy, yet it remains very cozy.
