Joel & Martha
Joel & Martha
Activities
EXPLORE MILOS
PLAKA, MILOS
As with many Greek island towns, Plaka was built using a maze of alleys to confuse pirates. The same alleys now make for charming streets you can stroll and get lost around. You'll find eating, drinking, and shopping options throughout. Of the seven museums on Milos island, four of them are located here. They're all fairly small and you will likely need less than an hour to visit each of them. If you time your walk just right, you can catch the sunset at Marmara by the church of Panagia Korfiatissa.
TRIPITI, MILOS
On a rocky slope, near the famous catacombs stands the ancient theater of Milos that Romans built during the Hellenistic period. It exists to this day though most of it is actually ruined and is not in the initial shape as it was hundreds of years ago. The ancient theater of Milos used to organize theater festivals. Nowadays, the inhabitants continue to organize many cultural events.
PLAKA, MILOS
The only thing in Milos today that bears testimony to Venetian rule on this island is this 13th-century castle. You can get to Kastro through various alleys from Plaka, by following the directional signs. It's a bit of an uphill walk but worth it for the panoramic sunset views.
TRIPITI, MILOS
Visiting Hours Daily (except Tuesdays): 9:00 AM — 6:45 PM
One of the most important archeological findings of Milos. They were found in 1844 and it is estimated that they were built towards the end of the 1st century. They were used as Christian cemeteries during Roman times and stand as the most Important Early-Christian Monument in Greece. Christians built them as a way to hide from their Roman persecutors and are full of labyrinths!
PALEOREMA, MILOS
Milos is a volcanic island (and not very old in geological terms) having formed over the past one to two million years. The hot water thermals in this area have resulted in the formation of many important minerals like Perlite, Kaolin, Bentonite, and Baryte. You can take a tour visiting mines abandoned long ago and other interesting archeological sites. It's quite a trek to get here and if you do then you should also check out Paleorema beach.
POLLONIA, MILOS
The diving center offers a variety of challenging dives in the blue waters of the Aegean. You will find many sheltered and protected coves which comprise a unique diving experience. The lessons have been specially designed to challenge divers of all levels across 11 different locations. The center operates from April to November, from early morning to sunset. They also offer night dives on request.