Location:
In the Western Cyclades, between Kimolos and Sifnos .
Identity card:
Milos is shaped like a horseshoe, with an area of 151 km², a coastal perimeter of 125 km, and a population of approximately 5,000 inhabitants. County town: Plaka . Main port: Adamas .
Characteristics:
Milos is a volcanic island. It owes its shape and originality to eruptionswhich, according to geologists, began more than two million years ago. It is divided into two parts by an immense natural harbor which is none other than the crater of the volcano invaded by the sea: it is the bay of Adamas , one of the largest natural ports in the Mediterranean. Very different from the other Cyclades, Milos is characterized by the formation of rocks with surprising shapes and colors: from the purest white to black, from yellow to dark red. Mountainous in the South, with a highest point at 751m, and relatively low in the North, Milos has a very indented coastline which shelters countless bays and coves where lovelyfishing ports. There are also numerous beaches, more than seventy-five, as well as underwater caves. Milos is generally treeless, although there are fertile areas in the north and northeast. Inhabited since the 3rd millennium BC, the history of Milos is linked to the richness of its subsoil: obsidian, sulfur, pumice, clay, bentonite, perlite… and to its thermal resources used for cures since Antiquity . So we can see some archaeological sites, witnesses of its pastglorious. It was in Milos that the “Venus de Milo” was discovered, exhibited at the Louvre Museum in Paris . Currently, Milos still lives from its mining resources. Bentonite, perlite and barite quarries are exploited there. Thus the landscapes are often damaged by large gaping holes due to the exploitation of these quarries. Recently becoming fashionable, Milos is starting to open up to tourism, its infrastructure is overall still underdeveloped. It is best to book to avoid sleeping under the stars!
Strong points:
We come to Milos for the beauty of its landscapes with colorful shapes shaped by the sea and the winds, and also to enjoy its numerous beaches. Milos , a paradise for geologists and photo enthusiasts, is also aimed at fans of scuba diving, and then quite simply at those looking for “lazing around” in a pretty setting.
Activities and Excursions:
To help you find your way around the island, we have indicated in ORANGE the places where you can stay.
