Milos Island

Milos is a volcanic Greek island in the Aegean Sea, just north of the Sea of Crete. Milos is the south western-most island in the Cyclades group, southern Europe.

Adamas is the main port of the island. It is a small town and life revolves around the promenade full of restaurants, cafes and bars. Daily cruise boats sail from here each morning and these are a great way to experience the unique coastal landscape of the island.

Plaka incorporates small villages joined together around a steep hill to the north of Adamas.
It is a picturesque place with charming pedestrian streets, whitewashed houses and excellent view of Milos Bay. The Archaeological Museum exhibits some interesting artefacts from the excavations around the island as well as a replica of the Venus statue.

The archaeological site of Plaka is a large area to the west of town with few footpaths among overgrown vegetation. The ancient features there consist of the imposing defensive wall of the town, and a well preserved theatre that overlooks the bay and the western part of the island beyond. A sign marks the spot next to the ancient wall and an ordinary olive tree where the famous statue of Venus de Milo (Aphrodite of Milos) was found. It is now exhibited at the Louvre museum in Paris. The catacombs of Milos that have been found near Plaka are of great archaeological interest, but only a tiny part is accessible to visitors.

Pollonia has a charming promenade lined with restaurants and a gently sloping sandy beach.

Firopotamos is a quaint little fishing cove, nestled to the east of Plaka. There is a good beach with cool, clear water for swimming.

The most famous beach of the island is located at Sarakiniko (15 minutes drive north of Adamas), where the soft limestone has been carved by wind and water to form a beautiful landscape.

The famous cove of Kleftiko (Bandits' Lair) was an old pirates' hideout and now one of the most popular tourist attractions on Milos island. Here you will find clear waters, elaborate caves and imposing rock formations. It is located on the south west tip of the island, only accessible by boat.

Milos offers a variety of shopping options, from designer labels and jewellery to leather goods, souvenirs and antiques. You can find tourist type shops at Adamada, Plaka and Polonia.

Local dishes to try include 'pitadarakia' (cheese pies with feta), 'domatokeftedes' (deep-fried 'tomato' balls), Greek salad, fried calamari (squid) and grilled octopus.

Cruise ships dock at Adamas Port, one of the largest and safest natural harbours in the Mediterranean.