Milos, Aphrodite's birthplace, Greek islands

The legendary island of Milos has a truly unique history in Greece

Do you remember the famous sculpture of Aphrodite, named Venus from Milo? On your travels to Greece around the many islands, Milos is incredibly exciting.

The ancient Greek sculpture of Aphrodite, currently on permanent display at the Louvre in Paris, may be the island’s most famous export, but Milos is a strikingly colorful island due to its volcanic origins. The color of the Aegean Sea surrounding this Cycladic island ranges from cobalt blue to emerald green, and the rocks range from pink to red to violet. Milos is full of natural and man-made surprises. The island is perforated with white rivers, sulfur-yellow striped cliffs, and black obsidian cliffs.
The unique geology has given the island a large number of beautiful beaches, over 70 beaches in total, and the glorious hot springs along the coast are a must-see.
Milos has the most diverse and dramatic coastline of all the Greek islands.

Milos attracts with the beautiful beach Sarakiniko

Sarakiniko

The beautiful and unique white beach of Sarakiniko is located in the north of Milos. It is not a large beach and due to its natural beauty and accessibility it can be quite busy during the high season. The beach is sandwiched between beautiful, almost polished white rocks, probably from calcium minerals. When you see the sea, you want to walk around these milky rocks on the right side of the beach, which form a kind of small labyrinth, giving you a special feeling of walking on the moon.
You can explore a few tunnels carved into the rock on the left side of the beach. A few meters out into the sea you will also find a cliff about five meters high from which you can dive into the sea if you want. The water close to the beach is quite shallow until you reach the entrance of the bay.

Boat trip around Milos Island
A visit to Milos Island is incomplete unless you make a boat trip to the island. It gives you the opportunity to swim in places accessible by boat only and view the island from a different angle. There are many tours available. All boat trips in Milos depart from Adama's village, they will take you across Milo's coastline and stop along the way. Kleftiko is the highlight of the trip. There you can swim around in the small caves and see the strange rock formations. This tour takes you to many sights around Milos.

Milo's ecclesiastical museum
Milos Ecclesiastical Museum is located in Holy Trinity Church, close to Adamas Waterfront Village. This museum is small but contains many important church items.
These records are from the Venetian period until today. You will see rare Byzantine icons at the museum, wood carvings for Venetian churches, golden votive offerings by Greeks who traveled abroad, bishop's seats, silver kayaks and others.
The Holy Trinity Church was built in a very rare architectural form in the 17th century. It was undergoing many renovations over time. You can see a mosaic relief where impressive scenes of the Bible lie in the courtyard of this lovely church.

The catacombs on Milos
Milos is home to Greece's largest catacombs. Discovered in 1840 and located near Plaka, these catacombs were built to serve as a Christian cemetery in the 1st century AD. The corridors are 184 meters long and are 2-2,5 meters high.

About 2.000 Christians are estimated to be buried in the catacombs until the 5th century AD, when they were closed due to landslides.
The Milos Catacombs, after the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem and the Catacombs in Rome, are the third most important Christian monument of their type.

Cleft girl
Kleftiko is Milos Island's most iconic and popular beach. The only way to get to the beach at Kleftiko is by boat. It is known that Kleftiko was the hiding place of the ancient pirates, where they would store their stolen treasures. The only way to get to Kleftiko is by boat, but there are many daily boat trips departing for tourists from Adama's harbor. With its huge white volcanic rocks, Kleftiko offers you the opportunity to swim in crystal clear, turquoise waters surrounded by impressive and unique scenery!
Milos' organized boat trips usually give you goggles, snorkels and flippers so you can take advantage of the beautiful ocean floor.

The ancient Milos Theater
Not more than 200 meters from the Catacombs is a theater with qualities of pristine parish marble plains facing the west side of the natural harbor and the dark contour of the hills. The location itself is reason enough to come. The theater, which belonged to the ancient city of Klima, was first built in Hellenistic times in the 3rd century BC. and had to be reconstructed after the city was destroyed in Roman times by the Athenians.
The theater has been carved from the ground and a monument that could once hold 7.000 spectators (compared to 700 today) has been excavated in up to eight levels. Don't forget to check the acoustics and consider the faint remains of the surrounding walls and towers of the old climate.

Sunset in Plaka
Plaka is the largest city on the island and the capital of Milos. It sits on a large cliff where cars cannot enter. Almost everywhere in the city offers unparalleled views of the Gulf of Milos, making it another perfect place to come and see a Greek sunset.
Most of Plaka has traditional Cycladic architecture with whitewashed buildings and blue roofs. It is another small town where anyone can come and shop in the store, enjoy a Greek meal or enjoy a sunset while the sun goes down. There is also a Folk Museum, an archeological museum and a few idyllic churches.
To access Plaka, you will need to park under the city and walk 5 to 10 minutes to the city as cars cannot enter these narrow streets.
It is worth noting that the town of Plaka has a slightly more exclusive feel after sunsets. If there was a modern area in Milos, Plaka would be that area.

Pollonia Beach

Pollonia is a friendly and quiet sandy beach. He is in love with the shade trees that overlook the Kimilos.
The area also has several excellent restaurants serving excellent refreshments for both visitors and locals.
These conditions make the area ideal for diving and diving in the sea.
Its protected harbor is also excellent for other types of maritime activities. You are less likely to be attacked by sharks and other cruel marine animals.

Where to stay in Milos? Travel to Greece from Crete to Santorini.

Portiani Hotel
Hotel Portiani is very well located in the port of Adamas, in the center of Milos town, combining easy access to the port and beaches.
Offering accommodation services all year round, Portiani Hotel offers a 17-hour reception, travel information and daily room service.
The Portiani Hotel in Milos is a two-story building consisting of rooms and suites. All rooms on the first floor have private balconies overlooking the Aegean Sea or the village. On the second floor, 8 front rooms surround a large shared terrace that has unlimited views of the bay.
Guests can enjoy the view of Milos Bay, the largest natural harbor in the Mediterranean, from the large terrace overlooking the sea. The recreation room is also available for use as well as the cafeteria/bar and breakfast area. There is a children's playground 20 meters away.

Venus de Milo
The family-run Venus de Milo Studios is located in Adamas de Milos, just 300 m. away from the port and 250 m. from Papikinos Beach. Our accommodation is 4 km from the picturesque Plaka, the capital of Milos. and also from Milos State Airport. With immediate access to restaurants, cafes and mini markets. Each tastefully furnished studio has its own kitchen and dining area. It also has a fridge, air conditioning, stove and TV. The private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer.

Heliotropio Studios & Apartments
Located on Pollonia Beach in Milos, the whitewashed Heliotropio Studios & Apartments consist of 2 buildings. Featuring a shared rooftop terrace with built-in sofas and panoramic sea views, it offers self-catering accommodation with exclusive décor, free Wi-Fi and views over the Aegean Sea or the garden.
The studios and apartments combine traditional and modern decorative elements, with wrought iron or dark wooden beds, arches and built-in showers. Each opens onto a furnished terrace or balcony, while some units have a well-equipped kitchen or kitchenette. They are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.
Guests can start their day with a buffet breakfast including homemade jams, cakes, desserts and other local delicacies. Restaurants and mini supermarkets can be found 500 metres from Heliotropium Halara Studios.

Cycladic-style Studios Halara
Situated on a hill in the picturesque Plaka de Milos, the Cycladic-style Halara Studios offers studios with free Wi-Fi and panoramic views over the Aegean Sea. It is a 5-minute walk from taverns, mini supermarkets and shops.
Opening to a shared and furnished terrace, Halara studios have a kitchenette with dining table, fridge, stove and coffee machine. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. A safety deposit box is also provided.
Adamas Port is 6 km from the property, while Milos National Airport is 9 km away. Plathenia Beach is 4 km away. Free shuttle service from the port is available upon request, and free public parking is available 30 metres away. Car rental can be arranged.

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