Folk & Maritime Museum

Cyclades


Displays on maritime and rural traditions inside the crumbling medieval kastro.


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1. Church of the Nativity

0.01 MILES

Dating from 1592, this whitewashed church within the kastro (castle) ruins is the island's oldest. It's typically locked.

2. Prassa

2.65 MILES

Kimolos' best beach, Prassa is a magnificent sweep of white sand, lapped at by teal waters. The road east of Hora is unpaved in parts but passable on…

3. Phylakopi

4.67 MILES

This ancient Minoan town in the island’s northeast (on the main road en route to Pollonia but poorly signed) was one of the earliest settlements in the…

4. Sarakiniko

7.29 MILES

Sarakiniko's meringue-like rock formations and caves attract scores of budding photographers, even in winter. The sandy beach is tiny but there's a deep…

5. Mandrakia

7.6 MILES

Village cats form the welcoming committee at this tiny fishing harbour, with brightly coloured boat sheds, cute wee cottages and a sweet little…

6. Milos Mining Museum

8.14 MILES

This mildly interesting museum details Milos’ mining history, starting with the quarrying of obsidian on the island in 7000 BC. It’s located on the…

7. Thermal Spring of Alykes

8.29 MILES

Hot water bubbles up through the sand of a beach, 3km southeast around the bay from central Adamas, heating the water close to shore. Sadly, it's…

8. Ecclesiastical Museum of Milos

8.47 MILES

Housed in the venerable Holy Trinity Church, which has its roots in the 9th century, this collection has rare artefacts and icons, including works by…