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Don’t miss the chance to visit the photogenic former capital of Naxos, with its neoclassical houses, the restored 17th c Grazia-Barozzi tower and the Valindra Kitron distillery.

Built in 530 BC, it is a marble ionic temple dedicated to goddess Demeter.

The famous gigantesque Greek statues, made of local marble, can be found in villages Melanes and Apollonas (the biggest one lays here and measures 10.45 m).

Wander around the castle of the dukes and explore its medieval settlement with mansions (still inhabited by descendants of the Venetians), museums, piazza and Roman Catholic Cathedral, among others.

This is the alternative name of the archaic (6th century BC) temple of Apollo, located on islet Palatia that dominates the island’s entrance. It’s the island’s number one trademark.

Diving and sea kayak are popular activities in Milos.

enjoy the view from Plaka’s church Panagia Thalassitra or Panagia Korfiatissa.

Visit Milos Mining Museum at Adamas and in Paliorema area and unfold the island’ s mining tradition.

Near the Catacombs lay the remains of this settlement, which contain the acropolis, the city walls, a roman theatre and the point where the famous statue of Venus de Milo was found in 1820.

The well preserved early Christian cemetery of the island was founded in the late 2nd century AD and it’s the largest in Greece.