Article Visit of Plaka

Almost from all parts of the island is nicely visible a small hill rising above the fertile upland plains inhabited from large extent by three towns – Plaka, Tripiti and Triovassalos. From its top is a beautiful view, and therefore, it is a favorite destination for trippers heading to Plaka.
 

If you do not want to have a problem with parking and driving in very narrow streets of Plaka, park comfortably at a great big parking lot directly below the town. It is from the center only a few minutes’ walk.
 

Most of the streets in Plaka are very picturesque.

 

Some parts of town are as done for the painters of still life.
 

Since Plaka is built on a hillside, count with the fact that during your walks here you will always be going up and down.
 

In some places you will understand why is Greek flag white and blue.
 

The best in Plaka, however, is the ascent to the castle on the hill, from where you can see almost the entire island. Sometimes you will see a sign with an arrow showing Kastro, but the way up is more than obvious. Already after the first meters will open a nice view of the town, which looks from the hill far more interesting than from „inside“.

 

Looking west you will also see on the horizon uninhabited rocky island Antimilos.
 

On the other side of Milos gulf is practically deserted mountainous landscape. Quite the contrary of the bustling eastern part.
 

The first part of the ascent up the hill ends at the Church of Panagia Thalassitra, from where is an amazing view of the entire Plaka. 

The final part of the ascent from the church of Panagia Thalassitra leads along the sunny slope. So if you are not here early in the morning or evening, it will be very demanding due to the sun. Do not forget to have enough water.

In the east direction is visible the most developed part of the island – small town Triovassalos lying on upland plains at about 140 meters above sea level.
 

In the northwest direction is the view of beautiful bay with beach Plathiena. It is a convenient place to visit after seeing Plaka.

 

When viewed from above, it is not at all apparent how beautiful bay Firopotamos is.

Way back to Plaka is the same; there are no possible variants of descent.