15 Reasons to Visit Milos, Milos, Greece

Milos, the island of Venus and the once upon a time lesser-known jewel of the Cyclades has now become the newest hotspot in Greece. This stunning island in the Aegean Sea is shaped by its sensational landscape and otherworldly appeal which is the result of the the island’s rich volcanic past.

The beaches here are nothing like you’ve ever seen, the canvas of natural beauty is absolutely astonishing and will surely take your breath away. If you wish to experience one of the most beautiful islands in the Cyclades, here are our 15 reasons to visit Milos.

Milos is connected by a small airport and port which are both located in Adamas. There are regular flights to Milos from Athens and the flight duration last about 25 minutes. Those who wish to fly to Milos from another Greek island will have to connect through Athens.

There are serval ferry companies that connect Milos to the Port of Piraeus, the conventional boats take around 5-7,5 hours and the high speed boats between 2,5-4,5 hours.

Over the centuries Milos enjoyed a series of developments - evident in the traces of the island’s geological, morphological, historical and cultural activity. There are several legends that describe where the island got its name from. According to Greek mythology, Milos was the son of River Skamandros who colonized the island, following the instructions of the goddess Venus. The three Olympian Goddesses, - Hera, Athena and Aphrodite could simply not resist his charm and this caused a dispute that Paris of Troy was called to judge. The fairest of them all was to receive an apple - that was Aphrodite. In modern day Greek, milo means apple, whereas in ancient Greek it meant sheep. Inside the prehistoric tombs of Phylakopi, other than the funerary gifts, tufts of wool were also discovered - thus confirming that there was trade of wool. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).