This island is part of the island group know as the Cyclades. The Cyclades are dry islands with only small vegetation. Milos is about a 4+ hour ferry from Athens. I choose to ferry, rather than fly. The ferries are usually very reliable for inter-island transportation and way more chill than planes. Weather can affect how punctual they run. However, during the month or so that I will be here traveling around the Greek Isles (September-October) it is reliably quiet. The days are sunny and the temperatures are great (70-86 F, or 21-30 C). Milos is known for its beaches. It has quiet little villages, both seaside and in its more mountainous areas. It is home to only 5,000+ people.
Map of the Cyclades. I plan to visit Sifnos, Paros, Antiparos as well as Milos. This is where I plan to stay during my time on Milos. The small hotel has only 18 rooms/suites. Highly enjoyable and a very close walk to the village for dinners.The Aphrodite of Milos, better known as Venus de Milo. This is a perfect replica which was made to replace the original which had been discovered here, and then “stolen” or “purchased” by the French by paying a nominal amount in 1820 for the priceless artifact. The original now resides in the Louvre in Paris.Oeatpo Theatre, almost adjacent to the Venus. It was constructed by the Romans in the 1st-4th century AD.View from the Venus and the stadium. The little shipping village of Klima is below at waters’ edge, and only accessible by land on a 4 wheel drive. Village of Plaka in the mountainous region. This waiter is just another example of how physically appealing these Greeks are, both the women and the men. And this guy is only average.One of the beautiful beaches along the southern coast of Milos. While sandy beaches are easier to walk on, these pebble beaches are a quicker clean-up.Another rocky beach with crystalline water. While the beckoning siren pictured here may bear some resemblance to my Sicilian housekeeper in my 2016 post, it’s not. I have no idea who she is. But her allure is quite strong.Octopus drying in the hot Greek sun. I would later have one of these tender morsels grilled for lunch.The bees like them too, as evidenced in this close upThe volcanic history of this island is juxtaposed against its limestone character.Klima, an old fishing village. I rented a boat (zodiac) to explore the coastline. The village was first established in about 1000 BC. Obviously the colorful dwellings pictured here are quite a bit more recent.Cave entry on my zodiac. I was told by a fellow spelunker that it was okay to enter, just don’t scrape the zodiac too hard against any sharp rocks.After 5 minutes I came to the cave exit. This was the only time on this trip that I did not make any wrong turns. The cave wasn’t very wide, so good thing there was no on-coming traffic. Not sure how that would even work.Rock jumping. Always a small adrenaline rush. Grab your “boys” and go. I met the group atop the cliff just before a leapt off. They invited me to party later on their sailboat, pictured below.My new friends’ boat as I zodiac toward them. Tethered to the other boats we enjoyed a couple of hours together listening to 80s music and drinking. “Sister Christian, oh, the time has come.”View from my dinner table on the dock in Pollonia.This couple is enjoying some cocktails near the water.Evening street scene in Pollonia.Last evening on Milos. View from the hotel over looking the coastline.
Soon I will head to Sifnos. Hope to file a log entry then. For now Kalo’ apo’gevma.
Yes, the allure of that woman is amazing!
You crack me up. Hope all is well in your world.