Milos island

By on May 23, 2016

SIDE-PHOTO1Milos Island


Milos is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece. It is three hours from Athens by ferry and 30 minutes by plane. It is ideal place for lovers of nature and of the sea. It is no coincidence that the European program Natura 2000 declared some areas of Milos as important ecological parks. It is a beautiful island of Cyclades, with beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters, golden sand and dreamy landscapes. Thanks to the famous statue of its fame and Venus de Milo spread beyond Greece, as a statue in the Louvre and causes the absolute amazement of all Museum visitors. Milos is the fifth largest island of the Cyclades and capital is Plaka. There exists Milos Health Center, which is on call every 24 hours. In the intense post-volcanic hydrothermal activity in the territory of Milos, there are many hot springs with precious ingredients to treat many diseases. The spas of the island has been known since antiquity. Hippocrates, even the states in his book “On Epidemics.” During your vacation in Milos you can visit the Baths of Lakkos, the Baths of Makrinou, the Pikropigi, the Baths of Provatas, Aliki and Baths Kanava. The island has several hotels, apartments, travel agencies, restaurants, cafes and bars, providing high quality services to all tourists. The highest point of the island is the Prophet Elias at an altitude of 751 meters and then followed by Kraft Mountain. Since the characteristics of Milos is a natural harbor, which is considered one of the largest and safest in the Mediterranean. The climate is Mediterranean Milos and most of the year there is sunshine. The coolness of the island due to the Cycladic winds blowing from mid July to mid August.

Milos - Agia Kyriaki

Agia Kyriaki
 
The Agia Kyriaki beach is an organized beach. It is located on the south side of the island in a beautiful bay.
 
Milos - Agios Ioannis
St. John
 
 
 
Milos - Agios Konstantinos
Saint Constantine
 

Another lovely beach on the north side of the island.

 
Milos - Thorns
thorns
 


 
Milos - Ammoudaraki
Ammoudaraki
 


 

 

 

Milos - Achivadolimni
Achivadolimni
 

Lovely, very long sandy beach. In the small lake, wetland loses almost all its water in August, due to the name of the beach.

 

 

Milos - Elder
Old man
 

Access to the beach is a difficult case, passes through quarry, whose passage is allowed only on foot.

 
 
Milos - Empourio
Empourio
 

Quiet beach on the SW side of the Gulf of Milos with good road access and a picturesque tavern by the sea.

 
 
Milos - Milos Theiorycheia
Theiorycheia
 

One of the most beautiful beaches of the island overlooking the ruined buildings of the abandoned mine. Wagons still on the rails, old rusty tools and unused parts in material warehouse carry your mind back in time.Last year of operation in 1960.

 
 
Milos - Garden
Garden
 

H Garden Beach is located near Provatas and enjoys convenient access. There is a restaurant and a small pier, unique in South coast, from where start excursions to Kleftiko.

 
 
Milos - Kleftiko
Kleftiko
 

Kleftiko located on the SW side of the island and can be accessed only by sea route. A typical rock in the sea, and a cave with two entrances, make their mark you unique landscape. Even on your first visit will seem familiar, since photos adorn most guide books that advertise Greece.The magic of the landscape, complement the myth of the hidden treasure of the pirates, in a cave near Kleftiko that was both base and their hideout.

Milos - Klima

Vine

 
 
 
Milos - Lagada
Dingle
 

Beautiful sandy beach with clear water next to Adamas.

 
 
 
Milos - Mytakas
Mytakas
 

A picturesque cove with turquoise waters bordering sandy beach, ideal for swimming when the wind permits.

 
 
Milos - Xylokeratia
Xylokeratia
 

The small rocky beach of bean located at the SW side of the island next to the Elder, inaccessible, but the scenery will reward you.

 
 
Milos - Paliohori
Paliohori
 

The beaches of Paliochori three but the middle and largest is probably the most secular, pebble, waters deepen abruptly and points to the bottom spouting hot water.Taverns with fresh fish and other foods, many of which are cooked in the hot sand, waiting for a memorable gastronomic experience.

 

Milos - Papafragas
Papafragas
 

On the way to Pollonia, just before the ancient Phylakopi, located o are three caves Papafranga.In Byzantine times they were used as bases for pirates. The descent wants attention but the experience is unique.

 
 
Milos - Pachena
Pachena
 

Beautiful beach on the north side of the island, overlooking Glaronisia. Some trees provide shade to visitors.

 
 
Milos - Plathiena
Plathiena
 

Very nice sandy beach in the gulf of Milos just before the Bears, with good road access.

 
 
Milos - Pollonia
Pollonia
 

Sandy beach with many trees and overlooking Kimolos.

 
 
Milos - Provatas
Provatas
 

Sandy southern beach in a beautiful bay with shallow waters and good road access.

 
Milos - Sarakiniko
Sarakiniko
 

Stunning white beach on the northern side of the island, resembling lunar landscape. It is one of the must of the island to visit, photograph and crazy dives.

 
 
Milos - Triads
triads
 

Three consecutive beaches on the west side of the island, in a beautiful bay.

 
Milos - Tsigrado
Tsigrado
 

Small beach on the south side of the island, next to the Fyriplaka beach with white sand and blue waters unique.Do not fear the descent!

 
 
Milos - Firiplaka
Firiplaka
 

Among the best beaches on the South side of the island.

 
 
Milos - Fyropotamos
Fyropotamos
 

Picturesque harbor with wires for fishing boats and a lovely beach.

 
 
 
 
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