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Getting There
There are several ferries from Piraeus (6-8 hours with ferries and 4 hours with highspeed), Kythnos, Sifnos, Serifos and Kimolos.
Milos is also connected with Santorini, Folegandros, Symi, Rhodes and Karpathos.
From Pollonia (in the north of the island) there is a frequent service to Kimolos island.
There are also flights from Athens International Airport.
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Getting Around
There is a bus service from the port Adamas to the capital Plaka, Tripiti, Chivadolimni,
Provatas and Paleohori beach, Pollonia and Zefiria village. Boats offer excursions
to Emporios, around the island and the nearby caves.
Taxis, car and motorbike rental is also available.
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Entertainment - Nightlife
Adamas is the liviest part of the island with plenty bars and discos. Pollonia is popular for dinning out.
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Excursions, Places of Interest
The sea-caves, the Monastery of Agios Ioannis o Siderenios in the western part of the island,
the beautiful Monastery-Church of Agia Anna, the Christian Catacombs,
the Roman Amphithetre.
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Beaches
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Caves
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Plaka
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Milos' capital,
is a preety town with lovely whitewashed houses and suburb views.
It is believed that Plaka is built over the the Acropolis of ancient Milos.
Steps lead to the ruined Venetian Castle (Kastro) whith some ruined houses
that formed the outer walls of the fortress. On the top was the church of Messa Panagia,
which was bombed during the Second World War. The church was rebuilt and renamed
Panagia Schiniotissa after the icon of Virgin Mary was found in the bushes where the old
church used to stand. The views from there are breathtaking.
The beautiful church of Panagia (Our Lady) Korfiatissa has some old icons
from other churches from Zefyria. The church is in the area Marmara with splendit views
over the sea and fantastic sunset. The church of Panagia Thalassitra has
very interesting architecture and excellent views.
In Plaka, there are two museums, the Archaeological and the Folklore Museum.
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Adamas
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the port, is in the
north side of Milos bay, with views reminding a lake rather than sea.
The town was founded by Cretans from Sphakia who brought their icons along.
Some of them are displayed in the beautiful Church of Agia Triada.
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Klima
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was the port of the island in ancient times.
It has a picturesque string of houses and boat garages at the seafront.
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Fylakopi |
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is one of the
most important archaeological sites in Cyclades. It was the site of three cities dating
from the 3rd millenium to the Mycenaean period (about 1,500BC).
There is litle remains now, with ruined walls and houses, but a large part of the city is beneath the sea.
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Pollonia (11 Km from Adamas)
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is a preety small fishing village in the Northern side of the island. It is a popular resort
with tree fringed beach. Boats leave Apollonia to the island of Kimolos.
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Tripiti
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is a nice town with windmills and
delightful views. It covers an area from the top of the hill, to the remains of the ancient capital. There are the remains of the city walls, a temple
and the Roman Amphiteatre.
Not far from trypiti are the well preserved Catacombs, a 3rd century AD
early Christian burial and worship site. The monument is unique in Greece with tunnels, chambers and
connecting corridors. It is believed that the islanders were converted to Christians by Saint Paul on a
Voyage from Crete.
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Zefyria
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was the capital of the island (with population of about 5,000 and two bishops) from the
middle ages until the 18th century when epidemic drove out the population and
today much of the town is still deserted. Zefyria has to offer some nice walks through the hills and
the olive groves.
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Useful Information
| Population |
5,000 |
Port Authority |
22870 22100 |
| Distance from Piraeus |
87 NM |
Archaeological Museum |
22870 21620 |
| Tourist Police |
22870 22445 |
Olympic Airways |
22870 22380 |
| Police |
22870 21378 |
Milos Airport |
22870 22381 |
Please send your enquiries to
milos@thegreektravel.com
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Nearby the town of Trypiti are the 3rd century AD Catacombs,
the earliest known Cristian site in Greece.
Milos, is a nice volcanic island with spectacular geological
and rock formations and super beaches. Milo's port Adamas is located in the flooded interior
of an old caldera and is one of the safest natural harbours in the Mediterranean.
