Holidays In Hotels In Milos, Greek Islands

Milos is one of the Greek islands lying in Aegean Sea and is the south westernmost island in the Cyclades Group, located at 75 miles (120 kilometers) east to the coasts of Laconia. From east to west, the island of Milos measures only 14 miles (23 kilometers) and from north to south just 8 miles (13 kilometers). Its most area is rugged and hilly, culminating with the 2,454 feet (748 meters) high Mount Profitis Elias, in the west. Like the rest of the islands settled in the region, Milos has volcanic origin. A natural harbor cuts the island in two fairly equal parts, with an isthmus not more than 11 miles (18 kilometers) broad. On both sides are settled a few good beach resorts, several hotels, and villas for rent.

Among the top holiday attractions on Milos, besides beaches, are numerous caves and a few hot springs, on the eastern shore of the harbor.

Holiday Attractions & Points Of Interest In Milos

Close to Milos are located several other smaller islets. Antimelos or Antimilos, at 13 miles (20 kilometers) northwest to Milos is an uninhabited rock, often called "Desert Milos". On Kimolos or Argentiera, at 1 mile (1,6 kilometers) to northeast, was in antiquity a big city, its remains covering the cliff of St. Andrew. Polyaigos, also called Polinos, lies at 1.5 miles (2 kilometers) southeast to Kimolos and nowadays is uninhabited.

One of the main harbors and holiday destinations in Milos is Adamas, a site where can be found several hotels and rental properties. From this point, tourists can climb to a plateau located above the harbor on which are situated Plaka, Kastro and a few other specific Greek mountain villages. The ancient town of Melos was located near the entrance of the harbor and occupied the slope between Tripiti and Klima. Today there can be found the remains of a Roman theater, the ancient town walls and a few other buildings, all being considered representative points of interest and holiday attractions of Milos. On this site have been found many fine art works, the most famous being Venus de Milo (now hosted in Louvre Museum), Asclepius (hosted in British Museum) and the statues of Poseidon and Apollo (hosted in Athens).

Milos is today a renowned tourist site on the Greek travel scene and therefore to this holiday destination come on vacation many people eager to take delight in a peaceful environment both in quiet and exciting beach holidays. In the main beach resorts of Milos tourists can book accommodation in a good selection of hotels, villas for rent, and apartments, largely situated close to restaurants, coffee shops and taverns. The fans of beach vacations are not disappointed at all, because on Milos are great facilities for water sports like jet-skiing, parasailing, snorkeling, and many other aquatic activities.

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