Milos
The Aphrodite of Cyclades
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Top Attractions
Top attractions, top sights, archaeological sites, museums, monasteries, beaches, picturesque places, special places, photos, panoramic photos, virtual tours, etc.
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Archaeological Sites
Archaeological sites, classical antiquity, roman history, byzantine history, medieval history, venetian, etc.
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Museums
Museums, archaeological museums, byzantine museums, history museums, galleries, folklore museums, coin museums, maritime museums, war museums, etc.
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Monasteries
Monasteries, nunneries, places of worship, etc.
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History
One of the first inhabited islands of the Cyclades is Milos. According to mythological tradition, the first inhabitant of the island was Milos, who came from a royal family, who was sent from Cyprus to the island of Milos by the goddess Aphrodite. From the findings of the excavations, it was established that it was inhabited as early as the …
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Culture
Easter in Milos revives the custom of gunpowder. There are two settlements facing each other (Triovasalos and Pera Triovasalos). Opposite are their churches, Agios Spyridon and Agios Georgios. On Easter Sunday at noon, the inhabitants of each settlement gather in front of their church. After first burning Judas (who has been "hanging" since morning), they ring the bells three times. …
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Activities
HIKING IN MILOS Hiking is an activity that has not yet developed in Milos unlike other islands of the Cyclades. But, those who decide to walk, will have the opportunity to get to know a different, but equally beautiful, face of the island. The paths of Milos - which are not marked and organized - will lead you to the …
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Sea & Mountain
Mountain and sea, beaches, picturesque beaches, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, canyons, mountain shelters, etc.
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Photographs
Photographs and Images, monument photographs, beautiful photographs, etc.
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Information
Travel information, weather forecast, ship schedules, bus schedules, airplane schedules, useful phone numbers, coastguard, police station, town hall, etc.
