Lying within the Aegean
Volcanic Arc are small Greek Islands, stretching from the Gulf of Korinthos
to the west coast of Turkey. Milos is one of these islands, situated along the
volcanic arc, which is the most active zone of volcanoes in the worlds recorded
history. Milos has eight villages that make up the islands population of
roughly 5,500 inhabitants. One of the more historically-famous known residents
of the island is Aphrodite, the Greek Mythological character. The key features
of this island being settled on was its wealth in natural minerals and its Harbour.
Advantages to the first inhabitants were visible with this large Harbour front,
one of the biggest in all of the Mediterranean.
Most people know
Milos as the hometown of where the statue of Venus was discovered (now in the
Louvre Museum in Paris). It's only recently that the island of Milos has been
geared towards tourism. Beautiful beaches, clear blue waters and magnificent
displays of colored rocks makes Milos a popular destination for sun bathers.
One of the most noticeable differences between this island and other Cycladic
islands is the un-crowded streets. Good-hearted people can be found everywhere
on the island, making you feel relaxed and comfortable as soon as you land. For
a true representation of the Greek Islands, Milos takes the cake. Excellent
home-cooked meals and the traditional white-washed buildings makes for a proper
Greek experience. With all of Greece's destinations being bathed in history and
culture, Milos matches up-- only with fewer residents. This makes for a
vacation with the possibility of relaxation and profound solitude.