Milos Island - General Information
 Milos
Island Hotels
How to get there:
Milos island located in Cyclades islands
86 nautical miles south of Piraeus (Athens port).
The coastal connection Piraeus Port to Milos island is daily. The journey
on the ordinary Ferry from Piraeus lasts 5 hours roughly, while when the
boat approaches also the harbors of remainder islands of western Cyclades
(Kythnos, Serifos, Sifnos, Kimolos), the travel lasts roughly 7 hours.
The journey time with highspeed ferries is approximately 4hours and 30
minutes. Also, are carried out daily itineraries with new type catamaran
during summer period. Roughly three-four times the week, exists itineraries
that connect Milos island with the islands of Ios,
Folegandros, Santorini, Crete.
Milos has an airport with normally only one daily flight from Athens.
The Airport is at 4 km. from Adamas.
Milos Island Transportation:
There is a bus service conducting regular service from Adamandas
Port to different villages.
Milos Island Sightseeing
& Beaches
Adamas or Adamantas is the main port of Milos Island.
At the port there is a local Public Tourist Office providing information
about the Island. Adamantas is full with cafe's, greek traditional restaurants
(tavernas), night clubs, banks, tourist offices and super markets.
Adamantas is extended and beyond the port in three directions, the one
towards the mainlands.
Another part of Adamantas extends towards Achivadolimni.
The third part is on the hill of adamantas exactly over the main port,
this actually is the oldest part of Adamantas with wonderfull traditional
churches, guest-houses and the major hall.
Pollonia or Appolonia is a small fishing village in the north
part of Milos Island. It has a small port and a ferry line which connects
Milos with Kimolos island. Pollonia is very peacefull village with traditional
houses and churhes.
It is ideal if you enjoy eating near the seacost fresh fish.
Pollonia is very windy during August and its ideal for the lovers of Windsurfing.
There is a bus line which connects Apollonia with Adamantas.
One of the most interesting places in Apollonia is the protected area
under Natura 2000 EU programm, for the snake Vipera Lebbetina.
Milos beaches are known all over the world, the large number of colorfull
beaches due to its past volcano activities. Even from the ferry when approaching
Adamantas, the visitor is amazed from the natural gulf of Milos. This
gulf is surrounded by two long coast lines the Papikinos and Axivadolimni
beaches. The crystal waters and the sand is the main characteristic of
the beaches at Milos.
Due to its large number of beaches Milos is ideal for every wind direction.
On August with the strong North winds the South beaches of Milos (Firiplaka,
Tsigrado,Ag.Kiriaki,Paliochori) are ideal, and when the wind is from the
South the North beaches (Mitakas,Sarakiniko,Alogomantra) are ideal.
Tsigrado
To get to Tsigrado beach you need 40min from Adamantas the road conditions
are Excellent. Tsigrado is Not organised beach with No Tavernas and No
beach bar. Tsigrado is a Crowded beach and a The sand hill is amazing!.
Gerontas
To get to Gerontas beach you need 50min from Adamantas the road conditions
are Excellent. Gerontas is Not organised beach with No tavernas and No
beach bar. Gerontas is a Crowded beach and a Great beach with shadow.
Provatas
To get to Provatas beach you need 30min from Adamantas the road conditions
are Excellent. Provatas is Organised beach with Fish Tavernas and No beach
bar. Provatas is a Not so crowded beach and a Beautifull golden sand.
Firiplaka
To get to Firiplaka beach you need 30min from Adamantas the road conditions
are Excellent. Firiplaka is Organised beach with No tavernas and Beach
bar. Firiplaka is a Not so crowded and a Enjoy the best view.
Ios Tips & Hints:
When you visit Milos you must visit the beautifull village at Chora with
a magnificent sunset equivalent to the sunset viewed at Santorini.
Also you can visit the place near catacombes where the statue of Venus
of Milos was found by an english soldier
Don't miss to make the round of Milos with Kapetan Giagkos boats, don't
forget to dive at Kleftiko the place where the pirates where hiding from
the greek authorities. Finaly don't miss to visit Thiorixia a magestic
old factory near the sea where the yellow color will amaze you and thats
no wonder why some find Milos as the Island of Colors !
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Name days in Greece and of course in Milos are celebrated more than birthdays.
Go to the various feasts (Panigiri) which take place the day before the
name day at the Saint's Church. Normally, in July Milos organizes a "festival"
with various cultural events, including music. As to music, a local group
of musician is giving birth to a series of interesting events, throughout
the year. Watch for the various ads posted in the shops and....on the
electrical columns.
