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"The Island Of Venus"

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Milos, one of the Cyclade islands, is located in the east of mainland Greece, in the Aegean sea. It is nearby other famous Greek islands like Mykonos, Santorini and Naxos. Milos, also known as Melos, is known for the village communities that sit conveniently right at the waterfront, along with the whitewashed stone buildings and traditional fishing villages with lunar-like moonscape beaches. The island is also famous for the Venus de Milo statue that was discovered here, which is now showcased in the Louvre museum in Paris.

Milos, a Cyclades island like Santorini, is famous for its sunsets. But over 70 serene and sublime beaches with volcanic scenery cannot weigh less. The island is known for its spectacular catacombs and unique rock formations. Milos also serves as a relaxing vacation spot by the sea, which is yet to be commercialised. There are a few hiking trails leading to some of the best beaches that one can explore. Cycling is also a great and common activity to do.

Milos comprises seven villages- Adamas, Triovassalos, Tripiti, Plakes, Plaka, Zefiria and Pollonia.
Adamas is a port village out of these villages and is significant for obvious reasons.
Plaka, the capital of Milos, is a small village but offers unforgettable views of sunsets along with narrow back alleys, museums, catacombs and the Ancient Roman theatre.
One of the other popular villages is Pollonia, which is built around a tree-lined fine-sand beach. It is close to all the beaches in the island's northern part and islands like Kimolos, Poliegos, Ag. Ghiorgos and Glaronissia.
Other important fishing villages are Fyropotamos, Areti, Agios Konstantinos, Fourkovouni, Mandrakia, and Klima.
Klima is the most beautiful main village and is known for its special syrmata houses (designed initially as boat garages)
Public buses are the cheapest and most frequent way to explore Milos. Bus routes are limited.
Rental cars, ATVs and Taxis are the best way to explore Milos. ATVs should be preferred because of the dirt roads of Milos.
Most land excursions agencies are in Adamas and depart from here.
Most Boat excursions depart from Adamas and Pollonia.
Shops usually open at 9:00 AM to close by 8:00 PM.
Supermarkets are usually closed on Sundays
Restaurants open around 8:00 AM and close around 11:30 PM, some places might choose to open in evenings as well.

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Shopping in Milos

Adamas has the highest number of shops in Milos. Other parts of the island too have a certain number of shops that are scattered unevenly throughout the landscape. All main villages in Milos have shops that sell waived and embroidered products from local women. There are other shops dealing in jewellery, souvenirs and other stuff. Some of the best souvenirs to take home from Milos include olives, olive oil, local cheese, greek sweets like baklava, local honey, and alcoholic beverages like Metaxa, herb infused brandy, and ouzo.

Nightlife in Milos

As Milos is considered a romantic, calm vacation place, nightlife in Milos is restricted to its main villages like Adamas, Plaka and Pollonia. Most noisy bars and clubs can be found only in Adamas that open till dawn but in Plaka and Pollonia, drinking scenes are restricted to lounge bars and seaside taverns. Drinking on a seaside tavern is certainly one of the most romantic experiences of all.

History of Milos

Milos is believed to have been inhabited since Neolithic times( 7000 BC). It gained its prosperity and wealth by selling obsidian lithom, which is a form of volcanic rock, to make weapons and tools. Around 1000 BC, Dorians settled in Milos. Little is known about Milos past but in the 5th century Milos helped other Greeks in the Battle of Salamis and Plataea. While maintaining neutrality during the Peloponnesian war, Milos was destroyed by Athenians. In 311 BC, It fell under Macedonian rule. During this time the island flourished, culturally and economically, both. The Roman Era in Milos, witnessed the Catacombs, the most remarkable catacomb in the whole world and the largest one in Greece. During the 5th and 6th centuries, Destruction of the ancient city of Klima took place. After that, Milos kept fighting for their freedom, first, from Venetian rule, the Ottoman and the German Occupation.

Suggested Itinerary for Milos

Day 1: Drive from Adamas early towards Sarakiniko beach to try cliff jumping. By just before noon, reach the gorgeous cave of Papafragas. Hit Firopotamos beach for a much relaxed swim before heading to Plaka and enjoy the sunset. Enjoy the little streets of Plaka with cozy shops at night.

Day 2: Book or sail to Kleftiko caves early in the morning. In the afternoon, go wine tasting at a local vineyard like Kostantakis Cave Winery. Head to Klima for sunset views and spend the night in some of its famous boat garage houses.

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