Volcanic Milos has a unique and spectacular coastline. Milos is most well known as the place where the famous statue, the "Venus de Milo" was discovered. Due to its volcanic origin, it is one of the most dramatic Greek islands, well known for its colorful rock formations and superb beaches. Its shape resembles a horseshoe, as the two sides of the island are joined by a narrow isthmus; in between, the sea penetrates deep inland to form the huge Bay of Milos and its safe natural harbour, which is one of the largest in the Mediterranean. There are amazing rock formations, hot springs and as many as seventy-five beaches, some of which rival the best in Greece.
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ADAMAS (means diamond in Greek) is a seaside village with approximately one thousand inhabitants and it is a tourist centre and port. Peaceful and quiet and also with all entertainment options like an enticing night life. Here you can find banks, post office, port police, customs office, doctors, dentists, plenty of restaurants among other facilities.
Built on the hill at the entrance of the gulf, PLAKA is the most characteristic town on the Island with narrow roads, houses of Cycladic style, and a few shops and restaurants. Visit the Kastro, from which you have a wonderful view of the North/West part of the island and unforgettable sunsets.
POLLONIA is a charming fishing village and the second port of Milos, which is connected with the island of Kimolos (approx. 30 minutes) and Glaronissia, through a local ferryboat. There is also a beautiful sandy beach in the village , wich comes to complete the magnificant landscape. A few meters after the beach, is located the church of Agia Paraskevi which is the characteristic gem of Pollonia . Both the white houses and the taverns with the delicious appetizers across the village, are an incentive for those who wish to visit.
Klima is a small, picturesque, seaside village which is famous for its “syrmata”(wires). “Syrmata” are small, white houses with big colourful wooden doors, which in older years were used by fishermen during the winter to shelter their boats, but these days they are mostly used as holiday homes. In 1820, in a field near the village, the Venus of Milos and the statue of Praxiteles were found accidentally.
If the volcanic geological forms of Milos are interesting, the variety and colors of its beaches are impressive: they may be white, or black, with sand, small stones or ground shells. Their waters are always clear and may be emerald, green, pale blue or deep blue.
Small beaches have been created by the continuous work of the sea on the rocks: see Sarakiniko, Aghios Constantinos, and Papafragas.
Most of the beaches can be reached by well paved roads, others, like Kleftiko, can be reached only from the sea. The coast has colours and forms of unique beauty, and should be seen by boat.
There is an airline connection from Athens to Milos, daily. There are more flights during the high season (May - October). The journey takes 30 minutes and the airport is 4.5 km from Adamas.
There are frequent sailings from Piraeus to Milos and daily during the summer season. The direct service takes 5 hours but if the ship calls in at other ports, (Kithnos, Serifos, Sifnos, Kimolos), it takes 7.15 hours. During the summer there are also services which connect Milos with Ios, Sikinos, Folegandros, Santorini and Crete and to the islands of the eastern Cyclades.
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