Cyclades Guide - Escale Yachting

and extinct volcanoes of Fyriplaka and Trachilas on the south part of the
island, two impressive volcano craters in very good condition. Human
presence in Milos dates back to the Neolithic period (7000 B.C.), and
mining sites of the Neolithic inhabitants of the island were discovered in
the localities of Nychia and Demenegaki. During the Bronze age (2800-
1100 B.C.), Milos was an important centre of Cycladic civilisation,
centred in Fylakopi, which also gave its name to an entire
archaeological period.
Fylakopi), a figurine of inestimable archaeological value, and in the Folk
and Historical Museum observe the daily life of the locals from the 17th
century onwards. The church of Panagia Korfiatissa is situated on the
west side of the settlement. From its courtyard you will enjoy a matchless
view and one of the most enchanting sunsets in the Aegean.
Adamas is the port of Plaka, one of the safest ports in the Mediterranean,
with lovely little houses and narrow alleys. The sights in Adamas include
the church of Kimisi tis Theotokou, the catholic church of Agios Nikolas,
the Mining Museum and the Ecclesiastical Museum, which is housed in
the thousand year old church of Agia Triada. At a short distance from
Adamas, the beach of Papikinou will give you the opportunity to enjoy
swimming and sea sports.
Apollonia or Pollonia, a lovely holiday resort with small taverns where you
will find plenty of fresh fish and seafood, is situated on the northeast side
of the island, and Zefyria or Paleopoli or Chora, the medieval capital of the
island until 1767, when it was destroyed by earthquakes, is situated in the
Sights and attractions
The capital of the island, Plaka, situated at an altitude of 200 metres
above the gulf of Milos, is one of the most picturesque settlements in the
Cyclades with all-white houses and flowered balconies. In the
Archaeological Museum admire archaeological finds dating from the
Neolithic period, among them the famous “Kyra tis Fylakopis” (Dame of
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