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| Map of Milos |
Milos is the
5th bigger island
of Cyclades. It has 158km2
extension and 5.000 population approximately. Volcanic Milos is a
geologically diverse island with weird rock formations, hot springs and odd outcrops off the coast.
Minoan settlers were attracted by obsidian. This and other products of its
volcanic soil made it one of the most important of Cyclades
in the ancient world. Today the quarrying of many rare mineral has left huge
scars on the landscape but has given the island a relative prosperity which today
translates into several gourmet restaurants.
The Western
side of Milos, as well the other islands around it, including Kimolos, is a
nature reserve protecting three endemic species: like the extremely rare Mediterranean
seal, the Milos viper and the Milos
wall-lizard.
Capital of
Milos is Plaka, the largest of a cluster of traditional villages that huddle
beneath a small crag on the road Northwest of Adhamas., the lively main port of Milos,
a small hamlet until it was populated by refugees from a failed rebellion in Crete in the 1840s.
Beaches
Firiplaka
Firiplaka
is a long beach with turquoise waters, located
in the South side of Milos, and maybe the
busiest and the most popular. It's a well-organized beach with a beach bar,
umbrellas and sunbeds.
Paleohori
The
beach Paliohori
is among the most popular in Milos. It's a huge
beach with sand and pebbles surrounded by colorful
cliffs overlooking the Cretan
Sea. There is also a very slight smell of sulfur due to old mines of
sulfur. Located Southeast of Milos.
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| Paleohori |
Kleftiko
The cluster
of these volcanic rocks make a breathtaking landscape and a place to enjoy the
clear turquoise waters. Kleftiko was an old refuge of pirates. Located
Southwest of Milos.
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| Kleftiko |
Sarakiniko
The most popular beach
of Milos is Sarakiniko
which is located in the Northeastern part of the island. Its a magnificent
geological singularity. The volcanic activities million of years ago and the
sea have sculpted a special and unique range. Sarakiniko,
the name comes from the Saracen pirates who used is as a refuge, consists of
white rock formations that attract thousands visitors to picture it. Located
North of Milos.
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| Sarakiniko |
Other Beaches
North: Pollonia,
Papafragkas, Pachaina, Mantrakia, Plathenia, Lagada.
South:
Tsigrado, Provatas, Gerakas, Gerontas, Kipos.
West:
Sykia, Triades.
East:
Voudia, Theioryxeia, Rema, Kastanas.
Sights
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| Venus of Milos |
The
Archaeological Museum of Milos is located in Plaka, the capital, and
is housed in a beautiful neoclassical building of Ernst Ziller. The museum includes collections of obsidian, inscriptions sculptures and reliefs. At the
entrance of the Museum dominates
the replica of the Venus of Milos, which
was constructed by the laboratory of the Louvre, the main attraction of
the island.
Hours: 08:00 am -
15:00 pm. Entrance 3€. Tel: 22870 28026
The ancient
Theater of Milos
The ancient
Theater is a great archaeological site between Trypiti and Klima which was
built in the 3rd century BC. Seven marble rows, six rows of seats, the
auditorium, the orchestra, the floor of the stage and many architectural parts
have survived and make the theater one of the most popular sites of Milos.
The Castle
The castle was
built in the 13th century on the hill of Prophet Elias, on the Northwestern tip
of the island. Today is not inhabited but offers a great view of beauty of the
bay and a magical sunset, which rewards the effort to climb to the top. On the top of the castle there is the Church of Panagia Skiniotissa,
and the church of Panagia Thalassitra.
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| Castle |
Other Sights
Ancient City of Klima, Folklore Museum,
Navy Museum.
Transportation
By plane: The tiny airport is 5km Southeast of the port
and served by Olympic with flights to Athens(1-2
daily, 40min)
By ferry: Ferries dockat the port of Adhamas.
A small car ferry to Kimolos leaves from Pollonia, a quicker and cheaper option
than the larger ferries.
Destinations:
Amorgos(1 weekly, 5hrs 30min), Anafi(1-2 weekly, 7hrs), Andros(1 weekly, 6hrs),
Iraklion/Lassithi(2 weekly, 9hrs), Folegandros(1-3 daily, 2hrs), Ios(3-5
weekly, 3hrs 30min), Karpathos and Kassos(2 weekly, 14-26hrs), Kimolos(5-7
daily from Pollonia, 20min), Kythnos(1 daily, 3hrs), Mykonos(3-4 weekly, 6-9hrs),
Naxos(1-2 daily, 6hrs), Paros(3 weekly, 6hrs 30min), Pireas(1-3 daily, 6hrs),
Rhodes and Halki(1-2 weekly, 27-34hrs), Santorini(1-2 daily, 2-5 hrs),
Serifos(1-3 daily, 1hr 30min), Sifnos(1 daily, 2hrs), Sikinos(2-3 weekly, 3hrs
30min), Syros(2-3 weekly, 5-9hrs), Tinos(1 weekly, 6hrs)
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| Plaka |
Municipality of Milos: 22870 21249
Police:
22870 21204
Pharmacy:
22870 23009 - 22870 21240 - 22870 21405 - 22870 22178
Health Center: 22870 22700
Port: 22870
23360
Post: 22870
21214
Airport(Milos): 22870 22381
KTEL: 22870
22451
Taxi(Adhamas):
22870 22219
Taxi(Triosavalos):
22870 21306
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