Milos, Volcanic island in Cyclades, Greece
Milos is a Greek island in the Cyclades of the Aegean Sea with volcanic geology and an extended coastline. The landscape alternates between rock formations, sandy coves, and hilly areas in the interior.
People settled here over 7,000 years ago and used volcanic rock material for tools and trade. In the 5th century BC, Athenian forces besieged the island during the Peloponnesian War.
The name comes from ancient Greek and refers to sheep that once grazed across the land. Today, villages preserve their traditional Cycladic architecture with whitewashed houses and blue doors.
Small harbors sit around the coast and allow boat trips to remote coves. Sturdy footwear suits walking along coastal paths with changing ground surfaces.
Colored rock layers appear at several beaches and reveal past volcanic eruptions. Warm springs emerge at some shallow coastal spots and heat the seawater.
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