MILOS HISTORY

Milos Aphrodite's island is an island with a big history. Created by volcanic activity centuries ago. It has the most important mineral wealth and according to surveys inhabited since prehistoric times. Southwest Cyclades and found the horseshoe shaped island of Milos. The first inhabitants of the island were the Phoenicians. They took part in the Battle of Salamis in 480 BC Milos was successively conquered by the Macedonians, the Romans and the Byzantines. Since 1830, Milos, like all the Cyclades were incorporated in the newly established Greek state.

With a safe vehicle RAC S.A.  hire Milos to make accessible to each movement. In addition to the Apple beautiful beaches, you will have the opportunity to visit a very important archaeological sites and museums.
With your company hire a nine or seven-seat car either with a driver or without and visit the following attractions:

Archaeological Museum
The Archaeological Museum of Milos is located in Plaka and includes collections of fine examples from the history of the island. The famous statue of Aphrodite, which is now in the Louvre (Paris) was found in 1820 in Milos while the copy is in the Archaeological Museum of Milos Plaka The archaeological museum in Milos is housed in a neoclassical 19th century.

Ecclesiastical Museum
The ecclesiastical museum will find a few meters from the center of Adamas. The church itself the Holy Trinity is very interesting as the architecture have combined elements from both the Byzantine and the Catholic tradition during the Frankish rule.

Folklore Museum
The folklore museum of Milos is located in Plaka. Founded in 1969 by the Union of Athens Melian. Housed in a typical house of Milo.

Mining Museum
In the mining museum of Milos unfolds with an excellent presentation the mining history of the island and mineral wealth. On the ground floor there is hall representations, instruments and tools for the mining activities on the island over the last 150 years.

 

CATACOMBS
The catacombs are dug grave in volcanic and represent one of the attractions of the island. It is three and with five aisles and a burial chamber is a labyrinthine system total current 185 meters. They had entries in the external environment, but today only one, that of the second catacomb or "Elders", from where it can be entered by the visitor. H activity of the early Christians in the catacombs stops shortly after the establishment of religion, or to be destroyed and abandoned ancient city of Klima earthquakes in the 5th or 6th century AD

Phylakopi
Of the most important cities of the prehistoric Aegean. Situated in the northern part of the island, to provide surveillance capability in large part of the sea became Phylakopi major commercial and cultural center. Remains saves life of about two millennia (3300-1100 BC). The third period is built strong Minoan influence while in the fourth the Mycenaean. H variety of findings indicates the edge and the organization, in prehistoric times.

 

ANCIENT THEATRE
The Theater of Milos is one of the most important archaeological finds of the island. Located in Tripiti and construction of the theater probably dates back to the Hellenistic era, but today is visible Roman phase of the monument. The cavea with seven marble stands, the orchestra, the floor of the stage and many elaborate architectural members.

 

ANCIENT CITY KLIMATOS
It is the second largest town of the island (1100p.ch.-800p.ch.) And the first port. It was built by the Dorians in southern Trypitis until the area of ​​present Klima, you can see pieces of the wall of the market segments of the temple of the Hellenistic and Roman periods, parts of the ancient theater and the spot where the Venus apple.

 

BEACHES
Milos has many beaches of exceptional beauty which you can visit by hiring a car RAC sa It is worth noting that each beach to visit during your stay on the island you will see that it is completely different from one another because of the special rocks that surround it. This is the reason that makes it stand out not only in the Cyclades but throughout Greece. A rental buggy will make your dream holiday. Below are 68 beaches, Although this list contains most beaches are not complete.

North side
Plathiaina, Fyropotamos, Tourkothalassa, Mandrakia Sarakiniko Mytakas, Alogomantra Agios Konstantinos, Pachena, Kapros, Papafrangas, Fylakopi, Kalogeros, Pelekouda, Pollonia

East side
With a rental A.T.V make affordable route to inaccessible beaches.
Theiorycheia, Kastanas, 3 Pigadia, Buddha Kolympisionas, Aggalia, Rema Paliorema, Theiafes, Kambanes

South Side
Fyrligkos, Spathi, Tourkaki, Paliochori Tourlos Psarovolada Agia Kyriaki Gerakas, Tsigrado, Firiplaka, Provatas, Agios Sostis,  Kipos, Psathi Gerontas, Kleftiko, Gefiropoios

West Side
Sikia, Agios Ioannis (1), Agios Ioannis (2), Agios Ioannis (3) Ammoudaraki, Triples (1), Triples (2), Triples (3), Triades, Vani, Kalogries, Agkathia
In the bay
Empourios, Fatourena, Ahivadolimni, Papikinou Lagkada, Rivari, Patrikia
Kanava, Agios Dimitrios, Nerodafni, Schinopi Fourkovouni, Areti, Klima Ampourdektaki.

The roads are hard on the rental vehicles RAC sa very easy process.

PALIOCHORI
A rental jeep 4x4 cabriole is the joy of the visitor.
 A uniquely beautiful beach is 10 km from our offices RAC sa Adamas. One of the most famous beaches of the island with reddish brown sand, colorful pebbles, rocks and shallow waters.

PROVATAS
Rent a scooter and enjoy the sun on your body. The fine sand and shallow waters are the characteristics of this beach.

Agia Kyriaki
Beautiful beach with white sand and pebbles, rent a buggy from our offices in Adamas is that you must visit. You will find restaurants, beach bar.

Tsigrado
With the car and will rent from RACs.a will definitely have an umbrella and luxurious solitude on the beautiful beach of Tsigrado.
A trick to the south of the island is about daring. A trace path will lead you to a beach surrounded by cliffs and crystal clear waters.

Firiplaka
The RAC sa provides you with every rental vehicle and a map of the island that will surely lead you easily into one of the best beaches of the island. Covering approximately 8 km from Adamas will find yourself in front of a beach with sharp rocks with striking colors, fine sand and shallow waters.

Gerontas
A fairly secluded beach, with dark almost black sand, blue water, and quiet. To get there you need a car while walking and instructed staff RAC sa-Rent a car

Sarakiniko
The landscape will see reaching Sarakiniko will reward you fully. A lunar landscape full of all white extreme volcanic rocks. Just 5 kilometers from the office of the RAC sa rental Adamas.

KLEFTIKO
Southwest of the island is a set of Kleftiko greyish rocks with strange shapes and formations. In Kleftiko go only by boats that depart from Adamas and Psathades.

ACHIVADOLIMNI
Located in the bay of the island, quite extensive beach divided into two parts, the quiet and the second organized with beach bar. Ideal for lovers of surf and kite-surf.

EVENTS:
FESTIVAL - FESTIVALS
The Apple Festival is the living institution that makes the cultural life of the island even more intense throughout the summer.
The festival is held under the auspices of the Municipality of Milos and the end of June, which is the beginning, until September, when it expires, host various cultural events, exhibitions, concerts, theatrical performances, dancing events, book fairs and other cultural activities .

In celebration when the Wine flows rent a car with driver, coming back is difficult and the island very sweet wine.
In the festivals of the island have the opportunity to taste traditional food and local wine, Probes, and to dance and enjoy the sounds of traditional island music.
Festivals held in temples and churches often in summer

WATER SPORTS-ACTIVITIES
Rent a vehicle with rack and standards for the transportation of goods for sea sports.
MARINE TOURS
Around the island by boat is a unique experience. With excursions you have the opportunity to visit the beaches that are not accessible by land.
 There are several boats, fishing boats and sailboats available for excursions. Most boats depart daily from the pier in the port of Adamas
DIVING
No rent underwater but RAC sa rents vehicles safely will lead you to the beaches inaccessible.
Milos has a rare beauty even in the seabed.
Underwater caves, shipwrecks of World War II, the shoals ended in hanging waters, hot springs, and the rare species that live in the depths of the island are some of the reasons that make diving Milos empeiria.Dyo a unique diving schools operating on the island and have modern equipment waiting to explore beautiful places
CANOE-KAYAK
We drive a rental vehicle for the transfer of Canoe-kayak.Apo April to October daily guided tours offered by canoe-kayak, and visits to neighboring islands.
Sailing / yachting
Sailing is offered to discover the hidden beauties of MilouNaftikos Group Phone: 22870 23787, 22870 28139

OTHER ACTIVITIES

HIKING TRAILS
Numerous paths and related activities organized by the Friends of the Mountain and the Sea (Telephone: 6978585478 - George Mallis).
Geological WALKS
The Milos Mining Museum organizes walks in the major geological sites of geological and mining interest of the island.
More information tel: 22870 21620)
MOTORCYCLING
The Motorcycle Club Milos offers many possibilities for walks in nature and rare natural landscapes, and is available for any further information.
Mobile: 6977359524, 6944227279
WALKING WITH HORSES
You can ride to the beach or the mountains or even make riding lessons
Telephone: 22870 31313
Mobile: 6949614133, 6945412595
Visit a natural park "Juniper"
The visitor of this natural park can admire cypresses, cedars, sparingly (juniper species) and other rare species of flora to learn about the Milos viper, meet rare animals and walk in a lacy trail 5km.
Climb
For the adventurous there are two climbing areas in Milos, Tourla of Vani is one of the best fields in Greece and Glaronissia
Website: http://www.oreivatein.com/oreivatein/climb/default.htm
To the extent that you start climbing guided by one of the car rental RACs.a.


Hot Springs:
Baths Lakkou Adamas
Temperature: 33 - 41 C ⁰, depending on sea level and weather
Recommendation: thermal mineral sulfur, iron, chlorinated
Baths Death Adamas
 Temperature: up to 85 C ⁰
Recommendation: chlorinated, alipiges
Alykes
Located north of Salt Lake in a low cave with a narrow entrance. The source is chlorinated and flows into a pit one meter deep, filled with water and mud
Temperature: 28 - 40 C ⁰
Recommendation: chlorinated, radioactive
Provatas
Temperature: 65 - 90 C ⁰
Recommendation: sulphide, fumaroles
Paliohori
Temperature: 65 - 90 C ⁰
Recommendation: sulphide, alipiges
Windmills
Temperature: 33 - 41 C ⁰
Recommendation: alipiges
Kanava
These waters are located southwest of the plant PPC and treat arthritis.
Temperature: up to 50 C ⁰
Recommendation: chlorinated, alipiges
Skinopi
Temperature: up to 41 C ⁰
Recommendation: alipiges

RACs rented cars come with a Mp3's cassette player and current PC, drs and mobile phone.

VILLAGES
Adamas
Adamas, the port of Milos, is considered one of the largest natural harbors in the Mediterranean. The village was built in 1835 by Cretan namely Sfakiots. It is the most developed tourist center of the island.
Plaka
Plaka is the island's capital. It is built on a hill 220m.Oikismos with the typical island architecture and narrow cobbled streets.
Thence Enjoy the wonderful view and sunset.
Triovasalos & Pera Triovasalos 
The Triovasalos & Pera Triovasalos are first village rising from the two villages Adamanta.Sta left most permanent residents
Pollonia
Apollonia or Pollonia is a small fishing village built around a picturesque bay. Located on the eastern side of the island. From the port of Apollonia and running routes to neighboring Kimolos.
Tripiti
A traditional village that boasts Cycladic architecture. It offers great views of the bay of Milos. When you browse the village you will see the windmills, while nearby are the famous catacombs.
Zefyria
The Zephyrus was the first - medieval - the capital of the island. Do not forget to worship the Virgin Mary Portiani. The temple was built in the 17th century, was the metropolis of the island and is the oldest church of the Zephyr.

Traditional Villages
Klima Mantrakia, Fyropotamos, Areti, Agios Konstantinos, and Fourkovouni Empourio are the main traditional villages of the island. Are small fishing harbors. A special feature of the "wires" cave that served to protect fishing boats during the winter and foul weather. The vivid colors and stunning scenic beauty is

How to get / how am I going to Milos ...
It is 87 nautical miles from Piraeus there are daily trips lasting from 5 to 8 hours with stops. There is a connection with other islands of Cyclades and Crete. By plane can be reached at Milos in 35 minutes. For your inner movements, local bus routes take from Adamas to all villages and to many beaches.
By plane from Athens to Milos.

Tel Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos": (+30) 210 3530000
Tel Rac Travel: (+30) 210 4080300, info@rac-sa.gr


By ferry from Piraeus to Milos.

Piraeus Port Authorities (Routes): (+30) 210 4226000-4, 210 4511310-17,
Tel Rac Travel: (+30) 210 4080300, info@rac-sa.gr