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    Church in Plaka of Milo
    Birth of the Virgin Mary of Panaghia KorfiatissaIn the west side of Plaka, on craggy rocks, in 1810 the church of Panaghia Korfiatissa was built. The location is known as "Halara", and the space in front of the church is known as "Marmara", due to the fact that the churchyard is paved with marble tombstones from the old city.Visiting the church dedicated to the Birth of the Virgin Mary or Panaghia
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    Church in Plaka of Milo
    Birth of the Virgin Mary of Panaghia KorfiatissaIn the west side of Plaka, on craggy rocks, in 1810 the church of Panaghia Korfiatissa was built.The location is known as “Halara”, and the space in front of the church is known  as “Marmara”, due to the fact that the churchyard is paved with marble tombstones from the old city.Visiting the church dedicated to the Birth of the Virgin Mary or
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    Churches in Klima of Milo
    Prophitis IliasThe chapel of Prophitis Ilias stands on the hilltop of Klima. It is built on the ruins of an ancient temple, there are still remnants of columns and of different marble parts. From there the view is excellent and picturesque. In the icon screen of the church, you can see many interesting icons.Panaghia FaneromeniDescending the road from Trypiti to the Catacombs, on your right hand you
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    Archaeological Museum of Milos
    The Archaeological Museum of Milos is situated in Plaka and it is housed in a beautiful, neoclassic building by Ernst Ziller.At the museum the following wonderful collections are exhibited:A prehistoric collection from FylakopiA collection of sculptures and bas-reliefsAn obsidian collectionA collection of inscriptionsA true copy of Aphrodite de Milorises in the Museum Entrance (Room A), which was made
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    Ancient Roman Theatre of Milos
    The ancient Roman Theatre was originally constructed by the inhabitants of the ancient city of Klima, possibly during the Hellenistic Age (3rd century BC).However, after the destruction of the city by the Athenians in Roman times, above the preserved foundations of the classic theater, a bigger one was built made of snow-white Parian marble and remarkable bas-reliefs, which it is estimated that it
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    Ancient town of Klima of Milo
    In the settlement of Klima you will find the ruins of the old city of Klima which used to be the island's first port. After the decline and the destruction of Fylakopi, the Dorians built the second biggest city in the island (1100BC-800BC) extending from the south part of Trypiti to the region of the present Klima town.Today, you can visit the settlement's two acropolis: the hill of Prophitis Ilias
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    Areas

    Trypiti
    Trypiti is a traditional, well-preserved settlement, almost united with Plaka, built amphitheatrically on the ruins of the classic city of Klima.Its name originates from its soft volcanic stones that looked as if they were drilled just like many holes that are carved on the rock upon which it is built.The Church of Saint Nikolaos dominates in the center of the village, whereas in this village unique,
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    Zefyria
    Zefyria is located in the center of East Milos within a distance of 5,5 km from Adamantas and 9km from Plaka.It was created by the Venetians in the 13thcentury, it prospered and became the capital of the island due to the existence of pirates and it was deserted in 1767 as it was destroyed by earthquakes and by epidemic caused by the gasses from the cracks which forced its inhabitants to emigrate.Today
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    Adamas
    This modern seaside village is situated inside the bay of the island, which is one of the biggest and safest natural bays of the Mediterranean sea, and it constitutes the largest tourist center of Milos.Adamantas is its main port and the first view to look upon when approached by ship.Built on the north side of the bay, Adamantas or ''Alamanto" as it used to be called, has been inhabited since 1824.
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    Triovasalos - Plakes
    Triovasalos and Pera TriovasalosSetting out from the port and before we reach Plaka, the first villages we find are Triovasalos and Pera Triovasalos.These two almost continuing villages have been created on two neighboring hills, they are densely populated and amphitheatrically built, whereas they have a considerable commercial activity. In Triovasalos, ''Karavodromos'' constitutes the island's focal
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    Plaka of Milos Island
    Nowadays, Plaka is the island's capital and it is also one of the most intact capitals of Cyclades.Its name comes from the level ground upon which the houses of its first inhabitants were built, when the Castle (Kastro) could no longer house the entire population.Built on a hillock of 220m above sea level, with the use of island colors and according to the Cycladic architecture, with picturesque tiled
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    Pollonia or Apollonia
    Pollonia or Apollonia is a picturesque fish village of 300 inhabitants, built around a pretty creek on the northeast edge of the island.Pollonia is the island's second port after the port of Adamantas. Possibly, it was named after the temple of Apollo that existed on the Lighthouse of Pelekouda (on the left side of the settlement).The distance from Athamantas is 10 kilometres, and from Plaka 14 kiliometres.
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    1. SARAKINIKO


    One of the best beaches of Milos is Sarakiniko. It is a place unique in beauty and you can enjoy the sea and swimming. The landscape is lunar because the vegetation is absent while the volcanic rocks from which it has been formed are white.
    The Saracens pirates gave this name to the beach as they used it as a base station. Of course even today there are bundles of their ships.
    Sarakiniko is a small beach for the lovers of the sandy beach there are mainly beautiful rocks to lay your towels and dove in the crystal clear waters. The beach is not organized.

    2. KLEFTIKO


    Southwest of Milos you can meet Kleftiko. It is not a sandy beach but the surrounding area offers a unique beauty scenery that you should definitely visit and why not to swim.

    Kleftiko is a complex of impressive volcanic white rocks in the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea. You can take the boat from Adamas and take a trip to Kleftiko to enjoy the unique beauty of the landscape.

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    3. TSIGRADO


    Tsigrado is a fine white sand beach located on the south side of Milos, between the beaches of Fyriplaka and Gerakas.

    You will reach the beach following the road to Fyriplaka and shortly before arriving you will go left on a dirt road. At the end of the road awaits the path that will take you to Tsigrado. Do not be afraid to get off it (sandy slope), though it looks sharp is not that hard and definitely worth it.

    4. PROVATAS


    Provatas is a pretty long beach with golden sand and relatively shallow water, suitable for young children.

    Access from the asphalt road without any difficulty. During the summer months there is local transportation from Adamas to reach this particular beach.

    In the settlement that is built around the beach you will find fish taverns to taste the fresh fish of the area but also several rooms to stay if you are looking for something quieter than Adamas.

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     5. PALIOCHORI

    Paliochori is one of the beaches you should definitely visit to swim. You will get there by passing Zefyria and following the asphalt road, either by your own car or by local transport.

    The beach of the homonymous village stretches almost two kilometers away and divides into three smaller beaches of huge volcanic rocks in various shades of red. At the first beach you will find an amazing beach bar with a unique view, the Deep Blue.

    6. FYRIPLAKA


    Fyriplaka is a fairly long beach that is cut in the middle by a large rock detached from the mountain.

    The first part of the beach is where you will find the beach bar and deck chairs. In the second part you may be alone or with a companion a caravan that has reached the other side of the beach.

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    7. PALIOREMA


    At the Mines Beach in Milos, it is better to go by sea or leave your car when the road becomes difficult and continue on foot.

    Arriving near the sea you will find yourself in front of the old mines, buildings and rails that have been in place since the late 60's when they ceased to work.

    8. FIROPOTAMOS


    Fyropotamos is a small settlement and at the same time a very beautiful beach in the north of Milos. The sandy beach is surrounded by shady trees and offers umbrellas with sun loungers. To the right of the beach is the settlement with the wires that we encounter in almost all of the seaside settlements in Milos.

    9. MANDRAKIA


    Just before arriving at Sarakiniko, take a stop at the seaside settlement Mandrakia and take a swim in the small beach just a few meters away. It is not organized, but it is worth swimming in its crystal clear waters.

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    10. ACHIVADOLIMNΙ

     


    An endless sandy beach with view of Adamas and Plaka. Achivadolimni is located at the southern point of the bay of Milos and is named after the lake next to the beach and is full of shells.

    The beach has a section that is organized and has a beach bar, but most of it is available to enjoy serenity or water sports (surf & kite) as the beach often has a north wind that favors these sports.

    Next to the beach is the Milos camping that is well organized.

    11. AGIOS IOANNIS


    The name was taken by the beach of Monastery of Agios Ioannis Siderianos, which is close. The road is good, but by car you will not have any trouble reaching the beach.

    The beach is not organized and usually has a little crowd. Guests prefer it for free camping as well.

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