When we re speaking of Greek islands, although each of them has its own beauty, there are some of them that come first in our mind and in our preferences. Milos is of course one of those islands for which no matter what we may say, it is not enough to describe its uniqueness and incomparable beauty! Let alone the fact that when it is the top island destination in Europe for 2019 and not unjustly!
Milos
Milos
When it comes for the top island of Europe we need to know the top attractions, beaches and things worth seeing and doing on this wonderful island!
We Visited Milos island as part of our island hopping trip in the Cyclades with Seajets her and we present to you below everything we did and liked while exploring Milos!
- Sarakiniko Beach-for some outerspace views
- Tsigrado Beach-has ropes and ladder to ease your access
- Kleftiko Beach-Daily sea trip to the south side of the island
- Daily Sea excursion to the north side of the island-Glaronisia
- Fyriplaka Beach-for unique colors that will surprise you
- Plathena Beach-its all about blue here
- Papafragas Beach and caves-wild beauty
- Plaka Chora-Castle of Plaka-for walks and view of the whole island
- Sunset in Plaka – for romantic moments with your partners
- Mandrakia for tradition lovers and the chance to discuss with the local fishermen
- Syrmata-Klima-like a apainting
- Tavern O! Hamos on the beach of Papikinou-get ready to wait long in the queue
- Pastry Shop – I Kivotos ton gefseon – ask for chocolate pie, galaktompoureko or watermelon pie
- Taverna Aleuromulos in Parasporos – ask for Pytarakia
- Ice cream at Angeliki in Adamas
- Fish in Mikros Apoplous in Adamas – cheaper than in Pollonia
- Milos Catacombs-ten minutes devoted to history and religion stuff
- Day trip to Kimolos for the island hoppers
- Trekking in the villages or in the volcanic areas of the island for lovers of nature and adventure
- Sulphur Mine Theiorycheio Beach – for more exploration
Milos
Milos
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Extra info! Did you know about… Afrodite of Milos? or… Venus de Milo?
The Venus de Milo is one of the most famous works of ancient Greek sculpture. Created sometime between 130 and 100 BC, the statue is believed to depict Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. It is a marble sculpture, slightly larger than life size at 203 cm (6 ft 8 in) high. Part of an arm and the original plinth were lost following the statue’s discovery. It is currently on permanent display at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The statue is named after Aphrodite’s Roman name, Venus, and the Greek island of Milos, where it was discovered.
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