I do not know how objective I can speak for Apple, including the Aegean islet that was almost the exclusive seasonal destination of my childhood. Milos Today is the grafonta above all memories:
The varkades and against the tide "pitsilistres" with the "Dragon", the history of the family boat sank almost equally peripeteiodos as he lived, sea tours with the necessary supplies to care prepared by the divine, mesimeria of comics with cousins and pidima the fire in celebration of St. John.
Without a stable refmatodotisi then, the limited capabilities of lamp oil in a myisan from romantikoteres discoveries of my adolescence: the evening sky in the Cyclades. Aside from my literary entryfiseis, as a child of the city never had discovered that really is a heaven GEMATOS by stars.
When relatively recently xanavrethika the island did not dare to look into the evening sky, for fear of reality deny the expanded child image. Somehow concerned: I do not believe that Greece can be found most impressive vradinos sky.
However, there was at least one obvious difference, because the light is no longer ... much more. In recent years, increasing the number of visitors led to a significant upgrading of infrastructure of the island and the proliferation of entertainment possibilities.
Milos, in my view, unfairly, pulling the description of "zefgaronisiou". The term is usually attributed that to island destinations have denied the wishful thinking of visiting, does not fit in Milo, although not Mykonos, hosts not less lonely beings than the other islands in the Aegean.
The same Milioi you may appear "closed". Not so. Tell them, but not the experience as "couleur locale" - would not like it.
The central port of Milo, Diamond, one of the largest natural harbors in the Mediterranean, is both the tourist centre of the island. Katalefka houses built along the harbour, organized tourist facilities and two beaches, Lagada and Papikinou are the first, although not representative picture of visiting the island.
The capital of the island, Plaka, amphitheatrically built on the hill, with a narrow, cobbled streets paved, white buildings of traditional architecture and island trails yards is grafikoteros perhaps settlement of Milo. The only scenery is complemented perfectly by the castle that dominates the top of the hill, offering stunning panoramic view that reaches around the islands. The sunset can be seen from the castle has been declared by many visitors comparable with that of OIA in Santorini.
In the northeastern tip of the island find the village Pollonia, the second pole of attraction for tourists on the island. Picturesque fishing village with great beach, known for tavernas serving of fresh fish and seafood on the beach (tsimpimenes prices), but also for boats ranging from here to Kimolo.
A visit deserve, too, and the other villages of the island - especially Tripiti, with picturesque windmills, which you can rent for a stay beyond the usual, Emporios, with the unique landscapes, an ideal choice for residence fans quiet holiday and Provatas, with huge sand.
Recognised architectural ndiaferontas must not fail to visit the Klima (under the Trypiti and near the catacombs), found the place where the statue of Venus
Undoubtedly, most of the reputation of the Milos owes to the amazing beaches. More than 70 in their entirety, with crystal clear, blue waters and unique landscapes, almost all varied, owed their existence to ifaisteiogeni and sedimentary rocks of the island.
A visit to Apple is not sufficient to prevent anyone to know and admire the great beauty of each beach. If you visit the island for the first time, a good idea to do a tour of the island with boats starting each day from the port of Adamas. This is the only essentially a way to visit the beaches of the southern part of the island, most of whom do not have road access.
Even if your time is extremely limited, in any case not miss the boat in the Cave of Papafragka, KLEFTIKO, Sarakiniko, with the only katalefka rocks and Tsigkrado. If you prefer the organized beaches, a visit to St. Sunday, which is also a paradise for surfers, will leave you with the best of impressions.
In the island must also, the cave Sarti, Chivadolimni, which will admire and echte the opportunity to collect crowds achivadon, Firiplaka, Paliochori, Plathkaina and Elder. More generally, it is worth to invest as long as possible in the exploration of the coast of Milos, to obtain own terms and, perhaps, a strong preference for a particular.
Accommodation
Since Milos has a very limited number of accommodation in relation to other islands of the Cyclades, it was time to make a reservation if you want to visit the island in the high season. Some of the best choices of residence are as follows.
The hotel Glaronisia (tel: 22870 41468, 22870 41128-9) Pollonia has 29 rooms with stunning sea views and fully equipped with air condition, television, refrigerator, mini-bar and telephone. The hotel also has a bar, private parking, 24 hour room service and restaurant with traditional dishes. The high season, double room with sea view costs 100 euros.
The newly built hotel Ostria (tel: 22870 28127) in Adamas, just 50 meters from the sea, has a double and triple rooms, all fully equipped with air conditioning, television, refrigerator, telephone, bath and pistolaki and roof garden and bar. Ask for a room with a panoramic view of the port - will remember us. The high tourist season in a double room costs 120 euros.
The Golden Milos Beach (tel. 22870 31307-8, 22870 31466-7) in Provotas also has 29 rooms, all equipped with air condition, satellite television, a small outbreak, refrigerator, telephone and music. In plus, the strikingly decorated reception rooms, breakfast buffet, restaurant and tavern, bar, beach-bar, cafe, TV lounge, playground, parking, safe-guarding baggage and a beautiful beach. Prices for double rooms high season start at 116 euros.
The hotel Liogerma (22870 22300, 22870 22601-2) Adamanta, offers a total of 36 rooms with all necessary amenities, including satellite television, air condition and individual chrimatokivotiou. In the outdoors group distinguished by the pool and lush green garden.
Excellent proposal residence are three blocks of traditional windmills, Athena Travel (tel. 22870 21627), the mill of Karamitsou (tel: 22870 21921, 22870 21384) and the mill of Marketou (tel: 22870 22147) located in Trypiti . The traditional atmosphere and the aroma of past centuries which apopneoun undoubtedly will fascinate those seeking something different for their stay. Prices during the month of August range from 100 euros for two people, up about 160 euros for a windmill with two bedrooms, living room and garden.
Food and fun
In general, Apple will eat very, without having to spend amounts equivalent to those that require other "top" destinations in the Cyclades. For a full dinner with wine, calculate maximum 40 per person.
Of the multitude of options for food available on the island, we xechorisame and suggest the following.
For local cuisine specialties, visit the "Ergina" Tripiti, while exceptional, traditional snacks "Archontoula", Plaka, "Medusa", and MANDRAKIA "Liofyto", Pollonia.
Fresh fish will have the opportunity to try the "Sea", in Paliochori, while better astakomakaronada the island go to "Shipwreck", in Adamas.
The mesimeria, one of the best choices for the "insiders" is the tavernaki the beach of Empourioy, which serves excellent traditional kitchen above the wave.
If you're looking for something more sophisticated, two of the best options is the "Alisachni" Plaka and the "Alefromylos" with ambient garden, in Adamas.
For those who apozitoun style, we suggest the restaurant bar "Aragosta" in Adamas. The first level is alive bar while the second level overlooking the harbour is the restaurant with flavors that stand out.
Local sweet you will have the opportunity to test - and of course to buy the city-the Old, Plaka ( "koufeto", a traditional sweet from koloxytha, honey and almonds, it must) and of course the Giagko, Adamas for legendary waffles.
Stop for coffee definitely in the square of Trypiti, with a magnificent view, and "Utopia" in Plaka, where you will admire the sunset and ... just stay on the first evening drinks.
Regarding your fun night, two of the best bars of the island is the "Edge" in Adamas and the old but still thriving "8 Beaufort" in Pollonia.
It is interesting to see:
* The mining and ecclesiastical museum in Adamas.
* The two museums in Plaka, Archaeological - whose collection includes a copy of the famous Venus of Milo, set out in the Louvre-and Folklore.
* The Castle, built by the Venetians the 13 th century, which dominates the hill of the Prophet Elias, over the plate.
* The sunset from the hill of the Castle.
* The protochristianikes catacombs, which date from the 1 st century AD, the path descends from Trypiti to the graphic Klima.
* In archaeological site in Fylakopi, with ruins of protokykladikis period.
* The cave of Papafragka, near Pollonia.
* The ancient mines, in Adamas.
* The ancient Roman theater, near the city.
* As long as possible by the unique beaches of the island.
