If you’re looking for a place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, head to Milos Island. This small and idyllic island offers a tranquil oasis away from the noise and pollution of big cities.
Whether you’re looking to relax on the beach, explore the forest, or simply take a vacation, Milos Island has something for everyone.
History
Source Wikipedia
Located just north of Corfu city, Milos Island was formerly known as Acté de Rachovo (or “Schiauci”). It is said that the island arose in between 1505 and 1530 out of a group of mines or fires which had been burned by Venetian soldiers against Ottoman Turks.
This would later inspire one version of Greek folk-tale Andronikos Ephetsenos (“Birthday Of Acis”) when prince Acis creates ships from wood to escape pirates. These two versions are opposed regarding whether he forged his way on water using only a sword or was able to build them through magic and science.
“[Acté de Rachovo] thrived for almost 200 years, after which it waned when the Turks conquered first Albania with the help of Venice (15th century), then Epiros [Corfu], continuing until 1715.”
– Source: Ionian Scholar Navy Exploration: Acte’s Plateau Discovery Penned by André Castellanos The island remained unexplored to modern era tourists up until late 1800s. After being purchased by British humanitarian Charles Barcahos in 1892, Milos Island acted.
Climate
what, at times, seemed to be a tourist haven. He served as a politician and founder of the Corfu local newspapers Nisyba and Kathimerini in which he advocated for political rights against Venetian rule.
As well, the island was nicknamed “Society Island” by locals due to many foreigners settling there over time including Greeks from Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey; Germans; Englishmen amongst others.
Source Wikipedia After World War II ended Milos Island remained under Italian protection during occupation led by United States Forces until Italian troops were forced off with assistance from British forces in 1947.
This was followed by a period of oppression and exploitation under Greek rule as well until 1974 when it became an independent republic with the name Corfu-Lefkada.
Culture
Architecture
remaining today as testimony to the history and unique architecture of Milos Island. The island was home to a number of Venetian fortifications which still stand, most notably Fort Saint Nicholas on Santorini. Amongst these there is Ruins Of Ano Polemaki – Castle in Lefkada) , (ruins).
Its Byzantine fortress walls were beneath Christianity church until the present life began around 1700 AD, following an earthquake that destroyed the main building through stones’ falling down from above while they have moved onto other parts over rocky ground.
This place seems to be wholly attributed to Saint Nicholas The holy protector of the sheep that his statue was transferred here 1771-1772 as tribute from Pallars.
It might be described by its architecture like; outside – four observation towers, inside there are two churches and barns with oldness estimations, at the entrance there is a monastery called Anargyron which in 1967 became Aghias Michael church while part of it dated back to 18th century still remains unrebuilt within it’s walls front towards Poseidon Bay (Molyvos)
Climate
Tourism
The island is mostly an agricultural island, the main produce being figs and olives. The exploitation of these two products constitutes 85% from which all producers make their living through either seasonal or permanent employment in Milos.
Trade
The total population on this small but lively village exceeds 2200 people divided into about 115 families that work for above subsistence needs with a very important contribution by visitors coming to see Lefkada who keep not only as tourists at numerous tavernas run by locals, hotels where many are holiday apartments for short term visits or even professional space such as offices to be rented out.
Transport
Milos is well connected to other islands by bus and ferry.
Tourist facilities are available with accommodation, restaurants and tavernas where they start serving food at 9am daily, moreover in the summer peak season it offers a beach beside the harbour which can be reached through walking.
They have further more studios also rented out for short term visits but some of these were taken down following recent events that had their share sadly too much lost overtime too many years ago still looking for forgotten values hoping there will be “re-birth” or resurrection from potential minds whether individuals or communities where this kind of problem has.
Cuisine
Horse riding is one more activity that can be done with the help of a local guide on their way to find Monastery ruins, churches and anything related to this sector. Hills and valleys
The main hills of the peninsula are called Trouillas (), Olouriou (, meaning ‘blue’ in Greek), Koutitiri () and Pyrgos (). There is also a hill inside the town’s Nissi.
All these have different names depending on where they’re situated. About 15 square kilometres of territory has been seriously damaged through erosion since building started at Arria Avenue (Asteras) during late 19th century to early 20th century development period back then when Milos was still without any commerce whatsoever, roads with very rough tracks were built due.
Wildlife
Besides many other species of birds and smaller mammals, it also feature a remarkable variety of plants.
Milos has discovered the importance to protect these endemic botanical treasures tied to its history such as Astragalus adesses at Olouriou Mountains having been used from ancient times for herbal medicine.
Origanum diakonikoides known locally as “Voulo” or “Kokoloviakomai”, with similar names in different languages worldwide except Italian among which this is taken form where you can find evidence related to the way ancestors built their village’s common ground by digging it themselves.
Other typical plants are: Calispo , native orchid of Milos which can be found within some 2 square kilometers around Asteras Avenue region huge area has been destroyed during the Stratioti era when they illegally developed Ski and Golf resorts in large parts surrounding main village with very little justification such as a small part was used for back coolers ‘evacuated’ from fish’s fresh water sea environment to keep refrigerated commercially frozen ones at an unusual space temperature colder than that of ice), Crocus dakoniotidis , Dalia. There is.
Conclusion
It’s a fact that Milos and it’s history are sadly underresearch while many examples of Mediterranean islands having their own authentic varieties, different to other European ones (in detail in comparison with Italian provinces.
Veneto once very fully relied on fish related products such as mainly salt cod brought by boats from the territories surrounding mainland Italy due its distinct geographical features), which has been specifically influenced and molded over time this will help us deal with economical development saying ” let everyone go freely between all countries or travel is free but we won’t allow foreign businessmen invest”.
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