Milos is a Greek island which is found in the southwest part of Cyclades, half way between Pireaus (Athens) and Crete. Its most characteristic feature is the magnificent gulf, providing a natural harbor, which is possibly the largest in the Mediterranean. This combination, with the island’s vast mineral wealth has a major role in the history, economy, culture and development of the island’s society. The place is separated in eight regions – villages, located in the flat northern part of the island.

In ancient times, Milos main wealth was its mineral resources. Development has been achieved faster than the close by island because of the black glass like volcanic rock named Obsidian which was exported and used for construction of tools and weapons from the beginning of the Bronze Age until around 1000BC.

Milos is almost entirely a volcanic island. There are no words to describe the colors and the natural beauty one will experience on this island. The morphology of the place, the coastlines, the gulfs, the cliffs, the gorges, the hills, creates a unique geological phenomenon. At this point it is worth mentioning some geological features which are a direct result of the island’s volcanic nature.

Firstly the two extinct volcanoes; the one at Firiplaka on the south coast which has an impressive and well preserved crater and the other on is at Trachylas at the northwest part of Milos although only a small part of it remains. Apart from the volcanoes you will find geysers at the east and southeast and as well a number of hot springs some of which are spas.