Her incredibly beautiful island Apple, which is located in the Aegean Sea and belongs to the Cyclades island complex, inhabited since prehistoric times. It is horseshoe shaped and, in addition to its long and rich history, it is also known for its two dormant volcanoes. Their existence naturally led to the formation of obsidian, which is a black colored volcanic glass. Thanks to this naturally produced glass, the population of Milos flourished as people quickly realized that obsidian could be used to make tools or even weapons. During the Bronze Age, obsidian became less and less popular as copper became more preferred.
To 1862 the Milos grants the state one of the first sulfur ore producing mines! This is where the name sulfur mine comes from. The operation of the facilities we encounter is as organized as a modern factory unit. It includes administration areas, material warehouses, machine shop, carpentry, drawing room, kitchen, even dormitories for the workers who spent the whole day there.
Her Venus apple is the most historic find in the history of the island. The Treasure that today is in the Louvre museum in France and people shudder at the sight of it. It's his summer 1820 when a local farmer while working in the field discovers a statue without arms, ignoring its value and being paid handsomely by French officials at the time, he delivers the find that today graces the French museum of the Louvre
The Refuge was created during the Second World War, it was originally intended to protect children and women during the German occupation. The shelter has two normal and two auxiliary entrances and exits, and this was done for the protection of those who hid within. The Lodge we meet and the dim lighting inside the tunnels take you back in time as if you were experiencing it yourself.
In her settlement Borer , visitors can admire the magnificent Catacombs . These Catacombs were created by Christians during the early Christian period and some of them are still used for storage purposes. Among them are some family tombs from the Roman Period, but, unfortunately, these graves were stolen.
It is the number one attraction when we are on the island of Milos , To get to this particular spot, however, we have to follow the local cruise run by local residents. The deep blue waters that surround it have a relatively shallow depth of approx 3 meters and are a pole of attraction for anyone who loves the sea.
The beaches in Apple stand out for their unique natural beauty and wonderful waters.
The wonderful colors and interesting rock formations of the beaches of Milos offer wonderful places to spend a day at sea.
Briefly , the most famous beach is Sarakiniko beach , a lunar landscape of steep white cliffs, and is considered one of the most impressive beaches in Greece.
Other amazing beaches is Tsigrado beach , Paleochori beach, the beach of Agia Kyriaki , the Firiplaka beach and many others.
The Castle stands out for its medieval architecture with stone houses, the paved paths and the lovely courtyards. Two fine churches are located in the Castle, the church of Panagia tis Thalassistra with beautiful icons and the church of Panagia tis Siniotissa, or Mesa Panagia as it is called because it is inside the walls of the castle.
From the top of the Castle, visitors can enjoy an exciting experience: don't miss the famous Milos sunset with the red-orange sun sinking into the Aegean Sea. The view towards the sea and the rest of the island is also wonderful.
Lamb in the shell with oven baked sweet potatoes is the food you must try in combination with a country salad. Milos has over 8.000 sheep which are raised with local pure materials produced by the Earth .
The island of Milos has many Greek tavernas in relaxing spots that offer stunning views of the Aegean Sea. Most of these Milos restaurants are located in tourist villages and beaches, like Plaka, the Adamantas, the Pollonias, Paleochori, the Shepherd and more. A few tavernas are also located in less touristy places, such as Trypiti and Emporios.
All Milos restaurants offer excellent local dishes for all tastes and preferences. Try olive oil, a traditional pie with olive oil, tomato and onion, and cheese cakes called pitaraki. also, for dessert you have watermelon pie or the honey and almond spoon dessert.
