Milos obsidian, a black volcanic glass, was prized across the prehistoric Aegean for sharp tools and traded far and wide. Plan tours and history trips through My Greece Tours. Obsidian is a cornerstone of the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover why Milos is famous for obsidian, what it was used for, where it … Read more
Milos facts cover the home of the Venus de Milo, the Island of Colours, its volcanic origins, the prehistoric obsidian trade, the sacred catacombs and over 70 beaches. Plan a fact-filled trip through My Greece Tours. A few facts add depth to the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover what Milos is famous for, … Read more
Milos vs Rhodes pits a small, quiet Cycladic island of volcanic beaches against a large Dodecanese island of medieval history and big resorts. Plan island tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. Choosing between the two is a common question in the Milos travel guide. The sections below compare the size, the beaches, the sights … Read more
Milos mythology links the island to Aphrodite, goddess of love, and the famous Venus de Milo found here. Plan mythology-rich tours through My Greece Tours. The myths add depth to the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover the island’s mythology, its link to Aphrodite, the Venus de Milo, the meaning of the name and … Read more
The Milos Kastro is the Venetian castle crowning Plaka, built on the Prophet Elias hill with sweeping views and a famous sunset. Plan castle visits and tours through My Greece Tours. The Kastro is a highlight of the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover what the Kastro is, its history, what to see, the … Read more
Milos vs Crete pits a small, intimate volcanic island of dramatic beaches against Greece’s largest island of mountains, history and variety. Plan island tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. Choosing between the two is a common question in the Milos travel guide. The sections below compare the size, the beaches, the culture, the cost … Read more
The Milos Folklore Museum in Plaka fills a 200-year-old house with costumes, tools and furniture that show island daily life from the 17th century. Plan museum visits and tours through My Greece Tours. The folklore museum is a charming cultural stop in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover the museum, what you see … Read more
Zefyria on Milos is the island’s old capital, a Venetian-era village that flourished on the pirate trade then was abandoned after earthquakes and toxic gas. Plan village visits and tours through My Greece Tours. Zefyria is one of the most historic sites in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover the village, why it … Read more
Set above the village of Trypiti, this ancient marble theatre has seven surviving rows of Parian marble and sweeping views over Milos Bay. Plan visits to the sites and book tickets through My Greece Tours. The theatre is a highlight of the historic heart of the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover what the … Read more
One of the most famous statues in the world, the Venus de Milo was found on Milos and now stands in the Louvre. Explore the island’s heritage with tours and tickets from My Greece Tours. The Venus de Milo is the island’s claim to world fame in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover … Read more