Cyclades Guide - Escale Yachting

centre of east Milos. Its main sight is the church of Panagia i Portaitisa or
Portiani of the 17th century, the old cathedral of the island.
The old sulphur mines, in operation until 1960, are located to the east of
Paleopoli. They are situated on the slopes of a gorge which ends at the
beach of Thiafes – an imposing landscape with impressive, colourful
rocks.
The church of Panagia tou Kipou is situated in south Milos. It is the
oldest church on the island, with a baptistery, and the historical
monastery of Agios Ioannis Siderianos is situated on the west side of the
island.
Routes for all
The best way to really get acquainted with the vast natural and cultural
wealth of Milos is hiking on the island's paths.
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Apollonia - Fylakopi. Fylakopi, one of the most important cities of the
prehistoric period in the Aegean, with the ruins of the imposing cyclopean
wall and the populous settlement, is situated near Apollonia.
Adamas-Trypiti-Klima-Agia Paraskevi-Catacombs-Ancient
Theatre-Mavro Tichos-Profitis Ilias-Tramythia From Adamas, the
road leads to the lovely village of Trypiti, with the church of Panagia
Faneromeni, the windmills and the astonishing view of the sea, and
Klima, a picturesque fishing village with the famous “syrmata”, seaside
buildings where the inhabitants berthed their boats to protect them from
the weather. And we arrive at the striking Catacombs. In Klima, in the
area of the ancient city of Milos, you will see ruins from the walls and the
ancient theatre. Following the path from the theatre to Klima we come to
the agora of the ancient city. Mavro Tichos (Black Wall) is the site where
the famous Venus of Milo, today gracing the Louvre Museum, was
unearthed.
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Katsogria - Ai Giorgis - Agia Marina – Rivari - Embourios. A route in
western Milos, an area of particular natural interest which is included in
the Natura 2000 network. The route passes by the Rivari Lagoon and
ends at the little port of Emborio.
4 Plaka - Panagia Thalassitra – Kastro – Plaka – Plakes –
Fyropotamos – Mandrakia - Sarakiniko. The church of Panagia
Thalassitra, with the Crispi's coat of arms on the lintel, is situated on the
slopes of the hill overlooking Plaka. On top of the hill is the castle, built in
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