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Milos Island

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Name	Milos
Location	Aegean Sea, part of the Cyclades Islands
Area	160 km²
Population	Around 5,000 inhabitants
Capital	Plaka
Official language	Greek
Currency	Euro (€)
Maximum altitude	751 m (Mount Profitis Ilias)
Climate	Mediterranean (hot and dry in summer, mild in winter)
Local currency	Euro (€)
Main attractions	Sarakiniko Beach, Kleftiko Beach, Catacombs of Milos, ancient theater, village of Klima, sulfur mines, and Plaka
Economy	Tourism, agriculture (wine, olive oil), fishing, mineral extraction (kaolin, bentonite)
Airport	Milos National Airport (MLO)
Main port	Port of Adamas
Famous for	Discovery of the statue of the Venus de Milo (now at the Louvre), unique beaches and volcanic rock formations
Unique features	Milos has over 70 beaches, many of which are accessible only by sea
History and culture	Important center in antiquity due to its strategic location and mineral resources, with remains of prehistoric and classical civilizations

Milos Island

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Milos, we find it in the south-west part of the Cyclades Archipelago and is without a doubt a real gem. With volcanic origins, it offers visitors almost lunar landscapes where white dominates, extraordinary stacks, colorful mines, caves to be conquered and a sea with unique and incredible blue tones.

Legend links the name to Milos, its first inhabitant who, after the tragic death of his close friend Adonis, in desperation took his own life by hanging himself from an apple tree. Aphrodite, the Goddess of love, moved, transformed Milos into the fruit of the tree to perpetuate his memory.

Milos is famous above all for the statue of Venus found by a farmer in his field, the perfect representation of feminine beauty. For those who love culture, the island offers unmissable Catabombe from the Christian period, the Roman Theater in Klima and an interesting archaeological museum in Plaka. There are many things to do in Milos, consult our guide so you can better organize your vacation.

Milos beaches are unparalleled, only here you will find special features such as the beautiful beach of Sarakiniko with its snow white rocks and solitary coves with pristine and crystalline waters. Do not miss the colorful abandoned mines in Thiorichia and the cliffs of Papafragas for a scenic dive.

Milos is perfect for a vacation package for couples because it is very romantic thanks to its colors that especially at sunset create colors worthy of an impressionist painting. To learn more about how to get to Milos or what to see in Milos, consult our guides.

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