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Milos is the island of Aphrodite, which was born by volcanic lava and came up from the deep blue Aegean sea! It has a fabulous natural port, beautiful shores, village that are worth visiting and of course the famous catacombs. You can access the island by regular ship, by High Speed ferries or by airplane. As far as your request can be, you will be amazed of the small and the big beaches of the island.
In the beautiful "lacy" shores with the crystal blue water you will spend many hours of relaxation and entertainment. You can have many choices that will fill your time and give unique moments of pleasure.
Adamantas (Adamas) is the port of the island. The houses on the hill with their small beautiful yards and the pure white walls will certainly leave the best impression.
In Adamanta you will find the archeological museum and the Mining museum of Milos.
The beaches that you can visit in Adamantas are Lagada and Papikiniou, that attract many visitors. Both where granted the blue flag of the European Union.
The night life can satisfy all kinds of people tastes, with choices that will entertain you until the morning hours.
Plaka, the capital of the island, has a traditional insular architecture and a great view to the deep blue of Aegean sea.
Visit the medieval castle and enjoy the golden sunset, taste the local cuisine at the picturesque taverns and walk around in the alleys. The church of Panagia Thalassistra is a typical sample of the Cycladic architecture.
Don't miss to visit the Folklore Museum with the fabulous exhibits. The beautiful villages of Milos will definitely reward your expectations.
Tripiti with the traditional mills and the flagstone paved alleys will reward you with its picturesqueness. In Triovasalo and in Pera Triovasalo you will feel the grate hospitality of the locals.
In Polonia, a picturesque fishing village at the north east edge of the island, you will enjoy the sea and the facilities of the organized summer resort.
In the summer also revive some other seaside villages with beautiful shores as Paliohori, St. Kyriaki, Provatas, Klima, Mytakas, St. Konstantinos, Mandrakia, Fyropotamos, Pachena, Empourios, which are worth visiting.
On the island of Milos you can buy popular art things and souvenirs at an approachable price.
The residents of Milos, continuing of the old customs and traditions, organize festivities where they invite you to enjoy with them. You will have the chance to taste the traditional delicacies and the local wine, and to enjoy yourselves with the sounds of the traditional local music. In the first 10 days of July, the festival of Milos takes place with many cultural activities.
At the well known from the ancient years, spas of Milos, you will be relieved from various ailments. Also at the curative waters of Kanava you can have a reviving self care.
The beautiful shores of Milos hide a remarkable seabed with a beautiful flora, fish, lobsters and octopuses, waiting for you to explore. On the island there is also a diving school. Many beaches are suitable for sea sports as windsurf, scooter etc.
If you want to have a tour around the island you can take a boat from Adamanta. There is also a ferry boat, in Polonia, that can take you to the nearby island KIMOLOS.
Archeological sites, picturesque churches, interesting fauna, old mines are interesting choices for a walk.
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