According to mythology, Milos Island was the home of the goddess Aphrodite (Venus). The stunning beauty of the Milos is proof that she has left her impression on the island. Milos is located in the middle of the Aegean Sea and belongs to the Cycladic Island Cluster.
It was one of the major commercial and cultural centers of antiquity and this is apparent from the exquisite sites on the island. On this page you will find travel information about the settlement of Achivadolimni and Milos in general, Milos beaches, Milos sites and a map of Milos.
You are also provided with the distances of the Milos Achivadolimni Camping Site and Bungalows from beaches and transportation hubs.
Milos Beaches
Milos is famous for its azure waters and unique beaches surrounded by stunning sand dunes. Apart from the lovely Achivadolimni Beach, visitors of Milos Achivadolimni Bungalows and Camping Site can also swim at the nearby beaches of Provatas, Fyriplaka and Tsigrado.
On the western coast of Milos, you can swim at the beaches of Ammoudaraki, Agathia, Gerondas, Triades, Sykia and Kleftiko (the latter two can only be reached by boat). On the southern side of the island are the beaches of Agia Kyriaki, Paleochori and Fyriplaka, while northern Milos offers the beaches of Fyropotamos, Plathiena, Alogomandra and Sarakiniko.
Milos Sightseeing
While on Milos Island, you have the opportunity to visit many wonderful sites. Purchase a map of Milos and start off your tour in Achivadolimni, where you can visit the Church of Agia Marina and admire the view from the Aeolian Park.
In Plaka, the capital of Milos, we suggest visiting:
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the Cathedral Of Panagia Korfiatissa
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the 13 th century castle ruins
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the Church of Panagia Thalassitria
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the Archaeological, Folklore and Historical Museums
Other significant sites on the island are:
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the Church of Agia Triada and its Museum in Adamas
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the Roman catacombs and the ruins of the ancient theater in Tripiti
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the ancient settlement in Fylakopi
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Local Cuisine
Milos is famous for its local delicacies such as “bougiourdi” (vegetables and cheeses cooked in a ceramic dish), pitarakia (cheese pies), kleftiko, rooster in red sauce, sea food pasta dishes and "koufeto" (a sweet made from pumpkin).
From the Milos Achivadolimni Camping Site and Bungalows, the following destinations are easily accessible:
- Milos Port (Adamas): 6 km
(taxi fare: € 8, bus fare: € 1.20)
- Milos Airport (Zefyria): 2 km
(taxi fare: € 8, bus fare: € 1.20)
- Achivadilomni Beach:
100 meters
- Provatas Beach:
2 km (bus fare: € 1)
- Supermarket: 6 km
- Bus Stop: 10 meters
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