Milos

Tourism Surge Fuels Hotel Frenzy in Athens and Milos

Greece is witnessing a remarkable surge in new hotel openings to meet the surging tourism demand. During last week authorities green-lighted five new hotels in Santorini, Milos, Oreou Istiea. Hilton signed an agreement to add three existing hotels in...

Greece Halts Hotel Construction on Milos’ Iconic Beach Amid Real Estate Boom

Amid a surge in tourism investment on the island of Milos in the Aegean Sea, Greek authorities have ordered the suspension of the controversial construction of a luxury hotel on one of the island's world-famed beaches. "We cannot accept this...

Lonely Planet Ranks Greece’s Sarakiniko Beach Among the Global Top 5

The beach of Sarakiniko, on the island of Milos in Greece, has been selected among the top five most beautiful in the world by Lonely Planet. The annual guide compiled by Lonely Planet's travel experts highlights the must-visit destinations across...

Replica of Aphrodite of Milos Statue Adorns the Greek Island

A perfect replica of the breathtaking Aphrodite of Milos statue was recently revealed on the Greek island of Milos, returning to its original location after being taken by the French.  The copy is placed at the archeological site near the...

Top Seven Emerging Destinations in Greece

Though Greece is one of the most well-visited destinations in the world, tourists generally tend to congregate in just a few spots throughout the country: mostly Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. However, as more travelers venture off the beaten path,...

Greece Taps into Geothermal Energy in the Aegean Islands

Greece has announced plans to tap into geothermal energy in order to meet part of the energy demands of the Cycladic islands in the Aegean. Geothermal energy is heat generated within the Earth. ('Geo' means “earth,” and 'thermal' means “heat”...