Cyclades
Islands
: Amorgos, Andros,
Folegandros, Ios,
Kea, Kythnos,
Milos, Mykonos,
Naxos, Paros
and Antiparos, Santorini,
Sifnos, Serifos,
Sikinos, Syros,
Tinos
Northern
Aegean Islands:
Chios, Ikaria,
Limnos, Lesvos,
Samos, Samothraki,
Thassos
Ionian
Islands:
Corfu (Kerkyra), Ithaki,
Kefalonia, Kythera,
Lefkada, Paxos,
Zakynthos
Saronic
Islands:
Aegina, Angistri,
Poros, Hydra,
Salamina, Spetsis
Sporades
Islands:
Alonissos, Skiathos,
Skopelos, Skyros
Dodecanese
Islands:
Astypalia, Halki,
Kalymnos, Karpathos,
Kassos, Kastellorizo,
Kos, Leros,
Nisyros, Patmos,
Rhodes, Symi,
Tilos
Other
Islands:
Crete, Evia,
Cyprus
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Cyclades Islands - Milos
Milos Island is made of volcanic rock, which made it
one of the wealthiest islands in the Greek chain. Pottery
and weapon production began here as early as 7000 B.C.
Ancient Greek architecture
is evidenced not only in the box-like white homes and
buildings, but in the outdoor ancient amphitheater on
the island. Remarkably well preserved, you can sit on
one of the bench-like seats and imagine being in the audience
as great scholars and poets spoke. It sits atop a hillside
and offers wonderfully scenic views of the Mediterranean.
Milos Island boasts three museums. Holy Trinity church
in Adamas houses the Ecclesiastical Museum. Here you find
wood carvings and 14th century icons from the Venetian
era. One coin in the collection has a picture of Jesus'
body being taken down from the cross. Milos Island has
always been a wealthy island and its history makes this
evident.
Ruins of the sulfur mine that operated until 1956 are
evident on Paleorema beach. The beautiful white sands
of the beaches were generated by volcanic ash. The last
eruption of the extinct volcano on Milos Island was 90
thousand years ago. The only volcanic activity left on
Milos Island are sulfur hot springs that are sometimes
present.
Catacombs on the island form a tribute to Christianity
that dates back to 1000 A.D. Soft volcanic rock called
tufa was carved to form the catacombs. It is a place that
you will want to visit. Also for your sightseeing pleasure,
you will find a folk museum inside a 200 year old home.
Inside, you will see traditional clothing and folk art,
weavings and other tributes to the culture on Milos Island.
This museum opened its doors in the late 1960s and is
worth the visit.
Kostantaki's farm is worth your time on Milos Island.
Here eggplant, grapes, potatoes,
onions, peppers, melons, watermelons and other fruits
and vegetables are grown. You can purchase the produce,
stay in the accommodations on the farm or if you are adventurous,
you can work on the farm with the family! The Kostantaki's
hospitality makes the farm a favorite destination on Milos
Island.
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