The Island of Lovers

Milos (Greek: Μήλος), is one of the islands in the Cyclades group.  It is known as the” island of lovers” because in 1820 the statue of the Greek Goddess of love Aphrodite “Venous de Milo” was discovered on the island. In the historical times, the Dorians settled the island.  In the summer of 416 BC the Athenians landed an army of 3,000, and took the city that winter. In the aftermath, as was common in antiquity, with cities that resisted sieges, the men were killed, and the women and children were sold to slavery. When Athens was defeated by Sparta at the end of the Peloponnesian War, the survivors returned to their homes.  During the Latin period the island formed part of the Duchy of Naxos.  In 1566, the Venetians handed over the island to the Ottomans who ruled it until 1830 when it joined the independent state of Greece. 

Plaka the main town on the island is located at the top of a hill.

Two young tourists, John and Chloe, visiting the catacombs of Milos.  The catacombs date back to 1-5^th century AD and were used a burial site and a place of worship by early Christians.  Visitors of the main chamber of the elders “Presbyters” can see inscriptions of Christian symbols as the word “ΙΧΘΥΣ” a monogram for Jesus Christ.

The fishing village of Klima with its characteristic houses perched at the sea’s edge.

Traditional fishing boats in the harbor of Milos.