Milos
The winds of Aiolos died down as we left Pholegandros and sailed towards Milos. The volcanic coastline of the island impressed us as we sailed into its harbour, the largest natural one in the Aegan.
We met our local coaches and drove northeast to Phylakopi – a bronze age site from where obsidian was exported centuries ago. Next to Phylakopi we admired Papafrongas cove where pirates of the past hid their loot!
The coastal town of Pollonia gave us a chance to stroll and observe locals and holidaymakers. Fishing boats, tavernas and a church dedicated to Agio Paraskevi complemented our visit there. Sarakiniko Cove, our next stop, made all of us envious of the people swimming there. What a great landscape! Tufa rock and unbelievable white "moonscape"!
Our final stop at Tripiti made all of us wish we were there in 1820, when the famous statue of Venus – Aphrodite was found. The “missing arms” mystery came alive again and many commented that “they must be here!” We don’t know where the arms are but the statue is in the Louvre Museum in Paris. Venus de Milo was found here in Milos!
The winds of Aiolos died down as we left Pholegandros and sailed towards Milos. The volcanic coastline of the island impressed us as we sailed into its harbour, the largest natural one in the Aegan.
We met our local coaches and drove northeast to Phylakopi – a bronze age site from where obsidian was exported centuries ago. Next to Phylakopi we admired Papafrongas cove where pirates of the past hid their loot!
The coastal town of Pollonia gave us a chance to stroll and observe locals and holidaymakers. Fishing boats, tavernas and a church dedicated to Agio Paraskevi complemented our visit there. Sarakiniko Cove, our next stop, made all of us envious of the people swimming there. What a great landscape! Tufa rock and unbelievable white "moonscape"!
Our final stop at Tripiti made all of us wish we were there in 1820, when the famous statue of Venus – Aphrodite was found. The “missing arms” mystery came alive again and many commented that “they must be here!” We don’t know where the arms are but the statue is in the Louvre Museum in Paris. Venus de Milo was found here in Milos!
