Milos

Western Looting of Greek Antiquities During the War of Independence

In the late 18th and early 19th century, Westerners were involved in extensive looting of  Greek antiquities as the nation was still under Ottoman occupation and the enslaved populace, impoverished and uneducated, viewed ancient monuments as mere obstacles or...

Construction of New Five-Star Resort on Greece’s Milos Halted

The Hellenic Society for the Environment and Culture (ELLLET) announced that Milos' planning department has officially halted construction on a massive five-star resort currently underway. The project in question, located in the Agios Konstantinos area, involves the construction of a...

Greece Puts Hotel Project on Hold at Iconic Milos Beach

Greece has moved to freeze a controversial hotel expansion project on the island of Milos, as concerns grow over planning compliance and environmental protection near one of the island’s most distinctive coastal landscapes. Authorities stepped in while construction at...

Environmental Outcry: Hotel Construction Persists Near Milos’ Iconic Beach

The Cycladic island of Milos is once again at the center of a heated dispute regarding unauthorized construction. A major expansion of a luxury hotel complex is reportedly proceeding in the Mytakas area, dangerously close to the island’s famous...

Milos Catacombs Mark the Rich History of the Greek Island

Milos, one of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades, has a very long history, like all other Greek islands. Although most famous for the discovery of the ancient Venus de Milo  statue, the island is also the site...

Scientists Discover a Boiling World Under the Greek Sea Off Milos Island

Scientists recently stumbled upon something incredible just off the coast of the Greek island of Milos. While exploring the seafloor with high-tech underwater robots, they found a massive field of hydrothermal vents—essentially underwater chimneys and cracks that spew boiling...

Greece Bans Airbnbs and Conversions for Milos’ Iconic Boat Garages

The Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy is taking action to preserve one of the most distinctive images of the island of Milos: the colorful, traditional boat garages known as "syrmata" at the village of Mandraki. According to the newspaper...

Greece Stops Hotel Construction on Milos’ Iconic Beach

Greek authorities have canceled the controversial construction of a luxury hotel on Sarakiniko, a world-famous beach on Milos. Local authorities on the Cycladic island of Milos said a building license for the resort on the world-renowned “moon beach” had been...

Gale-Force Winds Sweep Tourist Couple to Death on Greece’s Milos

A tragic incident unfolded on Friday at Sarakiniko Beach on the Greek island of Milos, where a Vietnamese couple lost their lives. According to reports, the 64-year-old woman was initially swept away by powerful winds reaching an intensity of 9...

Unveiling Ancient Aegean Coastlines: Research Maps Lost Cities and Ports

For the first time, Greek researchers are undertaking a detailed reconstruction of the ancient Aegean coastline, with a primary focus on the islands of Milos and Kimolos. This innovative geoarchaeological project in the Cyclades is meticulously charting the dramatic changes...