AREADNE 2026: Activities

AREADNE 2026
Research in Encoding And Decoding of
Neural Ensembles

Eliopoulos Conference Center
Milos, Greece
23–27 June 2026

Recommended Activities

Mining Museum
open 10 AM - 2 PM, 6 PM - 9 PM (closed Mondays)
+30-22870-22481
on main road in Adámas. This is a wonderful small museum of the geological and industrial history of Milos. Don't miss the video that continuously plays in the basement theater.

Visit the Catacombs
9:00 AM to 6:45 PM daily except Tuesday.
+30 22870-21625
The catacombs are a modest but historically significant early Christian burial site, carved into the volcanic rock near the village of Tripiti. The site is accessible only with a tour that leads visitors through a short underground passage where ancient niches and inscriptions give a sense of the island’s early Christian community.

Visit the Ancient Amphitheater
Open daily (no access control).
The ancient amphitheater of Milos, located very close to the catacombs, offers an elegant glimpse of classical life. Built of white marble and partly restored, it provides views both of its tiered seating and the surrounding bay. A map near the entrance shows the original, significantly larger, extent of the seating area.

Climb to Plaka Castle
Daily (no access control).
Plaka is a short drive or bus ride from Adámas. From the main square, keep walking up and up, and up, and you will be rewarded with a marvelous view of the island. This climb has a large number of stairs, and in the summer heat can be challenging. There is no shade and no water available once you depart the plaza in Plaka.

Take a boat tour of the island
Daily, weather permitting, full-day tours usually leave about 9 AM.
We are planning an optional boat tour of the island for the morning of 26 June 2026 for conference participants, but there are operators who can offer accompanying persons half or full-day excursions at any point. Boats are lined up at the marina's edge near the main square in Adámas.

Cooking classes at Alevromilos Restaurant.
By arrangement, typically starting at 10 AM.
+30 21 1333 1612, +30 69 4140 8613
https://www.solusmilos.com/experiences/cooking-classes/
Alevromilos, one of the highly-rated local restaurants, offers bespoke cooking classes where participants learn to prepare traditional Cycladic dishes under the guidance of chef Vasilis Papikinos. Over the course of a few hours, guests cook with fresh, seasonal ingredients and explore a wide range of recipes, from seafood to vegetarian specialties. The experience is relaxed and social, combining hands-on cooking with generous tastings and stories about Milos’ culinary heritage.

Pottery classes at Home of Clay.
By arrangement.
The Home of Clay in Adamas invites visitors to sit at the wheel and shape their own pieces using local clays, with guidance from experienced ceramicists. The studio has a warm, workshop feel, lined with finished bowls, mugs, and sculptures that reflect both traditional Cycladic forms and modern designs.

Main Beaches

The beaches on Milos are beautiful and varied. They appear on both on the inner bay and around the outside of the island. Below is summary information on a handful of beaches; details and photos are available at Dave's Travel Pages. Note that the wind generally comes from the North, so that if it is breezy, beaches on the South side of the island are generally going to be more pleasant.

Arrays of lounges and umbrellas that appear on many beaches are available for rent. A short while after sitting down, someone will approach you and ask for payment, in cash. Typical rates are EUR 10 to 20 for the day, although there are some high-end beaches that charge EUR 50 or more.

Papakinikou Beach, along the road between Adámas and the Conference Center
Tsigrado Beach, not suitable for children
Firiplaka Beach, narow, pebbly, volcanic cliffs
Provatas Beach, can get crowded, family friendly
Sarakiniko Beach, small, most photographed
Papafragas Caves, stunning, tiny, not suitable for small children
Achivadolimni Beach, longest sandy beach on Milos, shallow, family friendly
Firopotamos Beach, small-pebbled beach, family-friendly, no restaurants
Paleochori Beach, most popular, watersports available
Agia Kyriaki Beach, sand and fine pebbles, no sun beds