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Milos Island was given birth by the volcanic lava that emerged through the crystal waters of Aegean Sea. Milos island is known for the statue of Venus (now in the Louvre Museum in Paris), was discovered there. However it is only recently that tourism has noticed its more than 70 beautiful beaches with their glistening silver sand and clear blue waters.
Milos is an island well-known from the neolithic period. The widespread use of opsidian and the rich mining wealth rendered Milos in an important commercial center from the prehistoric years.
Many tools from opsidian that have been discovered in Peloponnese , Crete and Egypt, testify the important commercial relations of Milos. Amforas, vessels, earthen figurines and mosaics, prove moreover the wealth that Milos island had all the archaic period

Milos located in Cyclades islands 86 nautical miles south of Piraeus (Athens port). The coastal connection Piraeus Port to Milos 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 with the islands of Ios , Folegandros, Santorini , Crete.

The port of Milos, Adamantas, is high specifications seasonal center. Adamantas was built by Cretes ( from Sfakia village) that reached Milos island when was chased from Turcs in 1824. All the small uphill houses with their full of flowers courtyards the their whitewashed walls, will gain immediately the good impressions of the visitor.
The beaches that are near to Adamantas, such as Lagadas and Papikinou , are rewarded with the light blue flag of European Union and constitutes pole of attraction of the island's visitors.
Plaka is the capital of Milos. Plaka is characterized for its genuine cycladic architecture and the splendid view that allocates in immense light the Blue of Aegean sea. The visitor of Milos can enjoy the golden sunset from the medieval castle, try the splendid favors of local specialties at the graphic small tavernas and walk through the traditional narrow streets of the island. The church of Virgin Mary of the sea - protector of seamen - built in one of the most beautiful points of island constitutes characteristic sample of the cycladic architecture.

The acquaintance with the beautiful villages of Milos island will charm the visitor.
The village of Tripiti has traditional mills and narrow cobbled streets, all harmonious tied up with the picturesqueness of the village and the panoramic view of Milos gulf. In Triovasalo village and also in Plakes village the visitor will be astonished by the hospitality of residents that will make him feel as his home...!
Pollonia village is a graphic fishermen's village in northeastern of the island In Pollonia a visitor will enjoy the sea and the comforts that ensure a very well organized seasonal Center.
The summer months live up small and big graphic coastal settlements with wonderful seasides such as Paleoxori, Agia Kyriaki, Provatas, Klima, Mitakas, Agios Konstantinos, Mandrakia, Firopotamos, Empourios and so many others that worth a visit. Milos has also some beaches that are most known to the visitors such as Firiplaka, Sarakiniko (everyone says that Sarakiniko beach resembles with lunar landscape), Achivadolimni, Papafragas, and Gerontas