Milos ferries

Milos is a popular island, located in the southern part of the Aegean Sea. Known for the famous statue of Venus de Milo, which is now exhibited in the Museum of Louvre, Milos is today special for its crystal beaches and its rocky, lunar landscape.

Being of volcanic origin, Milos was an important trade center in the ancient times, mainly due to its strategic position, its huge natural harbor and the many minerals of the island. The Phoenicians were believed to be the first settlers, while it was also conquered by other tribes in the centuries that followed. In 416 B.C., after months of siege, the island was conquered by the Athenians who killed most of the inhabitants and settled their own rulers.

In the Hellenistic times, it became a renowned cultural centre with many workshops of sculpture. Christianity dominated on the island in the late Roman times and this is proved by the Catacombs, on the northern side of the island, where the first Christians used to hide. Later on, Milos became part of the Byzantine Empire and was conquered by the Venetians and the Turks. In the Medieval times, it was frequently attacked by pirates. After the Greek Revolution of 1821, Milos was integrated to the Greek State. Today, its economy is based on mining and tourism.

Much developed in tourism with facilities all over the island, Milos is known for its wonderful beaches. The most photographed beach is probably, and worthy, Sarakiniko with its lunar landscape, pure water and very narrow sandy beach. Another beautiful beach is Papagrafos, with extremely clean water and rocky caves to explore. From Milos, you can also take the tour boat to go to nearby islands, such as Kimolos, only half an hour ferry ride from Apollonia village, and the nearby uninhabited islets of Akradies and Antimilos.

Apart from the beaches, Milos is also famous for its picturesque villages. The capital of the island is Plaka and its harbor is Adamas. There are also many other small villages and fishing settlements all around the island that emit a traditional vibe. The friendly inhabitants will give a special tone in your holidays.

Normal Ferries:
A normal ferry from Piraeus will take about 7 hours to go to Milos. The length of the trip certainly depends on the type of the vessel and the schedule. Milos is also linked to other Aegean islands, particularly Santorini (6 h), Anafi (8 h), Folegandros (2 and 1/2 h), Sikinos (3 and 1/2 h), Kimolos (50 min), Kythnos (5 h), Sifnos (2 h) and Serifos (3 h). In summer, more islands are added to the schedules and trips become more frequent.

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