Things to do in  Milos

With its central caldera and rugged, volcanic scenery, Milos resembles neighboring Santorini at a squint. But unlike Santorini—and other Cyclades islands such as Mykonos and Naxos—under-the-radar Milos slyly surprises with a wealth of unspoiled beaches, colorful fishing villages, and an unhurried pace of life, sans overcrowding or hustle and bustle. Perhaps best known as the home of the Venus de Milo, which was discovered by a farmer in 1820, top things to do in Milos include exploring the Milos Catacombs, the pretty town of Plaka, and the ruins of a Roman amphitheater.