Sarakiniko Beach

Blinding white volcanic rock carved into a lunar landscape that drops into deep navy water.

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Sheltered horseshoe of golden sand below Plaka, calm for swimming and famed for its evening light.

Small sheltered bay of soft golden sand with calm, shallow water and easy parking right behind it.

Colourful cliff-backed bay where underwater hot springs warm the shallows, with tavernas on the sand.

A 600m sweep of pale sand and pebbles beneath striped volcanic cliffs, with a swim-through rock arch.

A tiny turquoise cove hemmed by tall cliffs, with fine sand and glass-clear water made for snorkelling.

Sculpted white sea-cliffs and arches ringing turquoise water — a former pirate hideout reached only by sea.

Where it is

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Sarakiniko Beach · Nearby beaches on Milos · 7 beaches