Sarakiniko, the most impressive beach of Milos
Best Milos Beaches
The beach of Firiplaka on Milos island
The beach of Gerakas, only accessible by boat
Beaches in Milos stand out for their unique natural beauty and gorgeous water. The magnificent colors and the interesting rock formations of Milos beaches provide great places to spend a day at the sea.
For the exceptional landscape to not be worn down, most beaches in Milos are non-organized, except for some of the most popular ones that are partly organized, with some sunbeds and parasols.
In brief, the most famous beach is Sarakiniko, a moonscape place with abrupt white rocks, considered among the most impressive beaches in Greece. Other amazing beaches are Tsigrado, Paleochori, Agia Kyriaki, Firiplaka and many more.
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A list of the best beaches on Milos Island, sorted by popularity, is available below.
After exploring them, don't skip checking out All Things to Do in Milos (best sights, villages, restaurants and more).
Sarakiniko beach
Pebbled, Non-OrganizedLocation: 4 km east of Plaka
Description: Sarakiniko is the most famous and most photographed beach on Milos. The entire landscape formed by volcanic rocks makes a nice contrast with the deep blue colour of the sea.
Kleftiko
Location: On the southwestern spot of the island
Description: Kleftiko is the most impressive spot on Milos. It is not accessible by car and can be reached only by excursion boats from Adamas.
Firiplaka beach
Partly-Organized, PebbledLocation: 15 km southeast of Plaka
Description: Firiplaka is a small beach with soft sand. It has some tourist facilities and is surrounded by huge rocks.
Unique stays at a fisherman’s house
Plathiena beach
Partly-Organized, Wheelchair accessible, Secluded, SandyLocation: 4 km north of Plaka
Description: Plathiena is a lovely beach with soft sand. Rather secluded, it is located in proximity to Plaka.
Tsigrado beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 14 km southeast of Plaka
Description: Tsigrado is a remote, awe-inspiring beach destination located between two imposing cliffs, showcasing beautiful turquoise waters and wide-angle sea views.
Firopotamos beach
Partly-Organized, Family Friendly, PebbledLocation: 3 km north of Plaka
Description: Firopotamos is one of the most picturesque beaches in Milos. Small and crystal, this bay is surrounded by some traditional buildings.
Snorkeling Boat Tour to Kleftiko Caves
Paleochori beach
Partly-Organized, Party, Sandy, Family Friendly, WatersportsLocation: 13 km southeast of Plaka
Description: Paleochori is a popular tourist resort on the south eastern spot of Milos. Its organized beach and the amazing coastline make it very popular with visitors.
Agia Kiriaki beach
Partly-Organized, Pebbled, WatersportsLocation: 14 km southeast of Plaka
Description: Agia Kiriaki is an organized beach with crystal water, located on the southern side of Milos.
Papafragas beach
Pebbled, Non-OrganizedLocation: 10 km east of Plaka
Description: One of the most impressive beaches in Milos, Papafragas boasts exotic water and is surrounded by huge rocks.
Provatas beach
Partly-Organized, Wheelchair accessible, Family Friendly, SandyLocation: 13 km southeast of Plaka
Description: This is a popular beach on the southern side of Milos. Provatas has a long sandy coastline and crystal waters.
Alogomandra beach
Sandy, Non-OrganizedLocation: 7 km east of Plaka
Description: Alogomandra is a small beach surrounded by some rocks. It is located on the way from Mytakas to Pachena.
Gerakas beach
Location: On the southern side of the island
Description: Gerakas is an impressive spot on the southern side of Milos, reachable only by boat. It has crystal water and the surrounding is rocky.
Paliorema beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 13 km southeast of Plaka
Description: Paliorema is a small beach accessible through a track road or by boat. This is the place where the old sulfur mines used to function.
Achivadolimni beach
Partly-Organized, Windsurfing, SandyLocation: 11 km south of Plaka
Description: Achivadolimni is a beautiful sandy beach equipped with umbrellas, sun beds and beach bars. It lies close to the airport of Milos.
Ammoudaraki beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 16 km west of Plaka
Description: Ammoudaraki is a small remote beach on the western side of the island. It is accessible through a track road or by boat.
Agios Ioannis beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 28 km west of Plaka
Description: Located on the western side of the island, Agios Ioannis is a secluded beach accessed through a track road or by boat.
Kastanas beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 14 km east of Plaka
Description: Kastanas is a small rocky bay on the eastern side of Milos. Accessible by sea or through a track road, it is pretty secluded.
Pollonia beach
Diving Club, Partly-Organized, Wheelchair accessible, Family Friendly, SandyLocation: 12 km northeast of Plaka
Description: Pollonia has a long sandy beach that is lined by hotels, fish taverns and seaside cafes. Many visitors frequent there in summer.
Pahena beach
Sandy, Non-OrganizedLocation: 9 km east of Plaka
Description: Pahena is a tourist resort on the northern side of Milos, in a region with amazing coastline and crystal water.
Papikinou beach
Windsurfing, Partly-Organized, Wheelchair accessible, Family Friendly, SandyLocation: 5 km southeast of Plaka
Description: Papikinou is a large sandy beach in proximity to Adamas. It has soft sand and some trees on the shore.
Mytakas beach
Partly-Organized, SandyLocation: 5 km west of Plaka
Description: Mytakas is a small fishing port with crystal water to swim in. It is located on the northern side of the island.
Sarakiniko beach
Pebbled, Non-OrganizedLocation: 4 km east of Plaka
Description: Sarakiniko is the most famous and most photographed beach on Milos. The entire landscape formed by volcanic rocks makes a nice contrast with the deep blue colour of the sea.
Kleftiko
Location: On the southwestern spot of the island
Description: Kleftiko is the most impressive spot on Milos. It is not accessible by car and can be reached only by excursion boats from Adamas.
Firiplaka beach
Partly-Organized, PebbledLocation: 15 km southeast of Plaka
Description: Firiplaka is a small beach with soft sand. It has some tourist facilities and is surrounded by huge rocks.
Unique stays at a fisherman’s house
Plathiena beach
Partly-Organized, Wheelchair accessible, Secluded, SandyLocation: 4 km north of Plaka
Description: Plathiena is a lovely beach with soft sand. Rather secluded, it is located in proximity to Plaka.
Tsigrado beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 14 km southeast of Plaka
Description: Tsigrado is a remote, awe-inspiring beach destination located between two imposing cliffs, showcasing beautiful turquoise waters and wide-angle sea views.
Firopotamos beach
Partly-Organized, Family Friendly, PebbledLocation: 3 km north of Plaka
Description: Firopotamos is one of the most picturesque beaches in Milos. Small and crystal, this bay is surrounded by some traditional buildings.
Snorkeling Boat Tour to Kleftiko Caves
Paleochori beach
Partly-Organized, Party, Sandy, Family Friendly, WatersportsLocation: 13 km southeast of Plaka
Description: Paleochori is a popular tourist resort on the south eastern spot of Milos. Its organized beach and the amazing coastline make it very popular with visitors.
Agia Kiriaki beach
Partly-Organized, Pebbled, WatersportsLocation: 14 km southeast of Plaka
Description: Agia Kiriaki is an organized beach with crystal water, located on the southern side of Milos.
Papafragas beach
Pebbled, Non-OrganizedLocation: 10 km east of Plaka
Description: One of the most impressive beaches in Milos, Papafragas boasts exotic water and is surrounded by huge rocks.
Provatas beach
Partly-Organized, Wheelchair accessible, Family Friendly, SandyLocation: 13 km southeast of Plaka
Description: This is a popular beach on the southern side of Milos. Provatas has a long sandy coastline and crystal waters.
Alogomandra beach
Sandy, Non-OrganizedLocation: 7 km east of Plaka
Description: Alogomandra is a small beach surrounded by some rocks. It is located on the way from Mytakas to Pachena.
Gerakas beach
Location: On the southern side of the island
Description: Gerakas is an impressive spot on the southern side of Milos, reachable only by boat. It has crystal water and the surrounding is rocky.
Paliorema beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 13 km southeast of Plaka
Description: Paliorema is a small beach accessible through a track road or by boat. This is the place where the old sulfur mines used to function.
Achivadolimni beach
Partly-Organized, Windsurfing, SandyLocation: 11 km south of Plaka
Description: Achivadolimni is a beautiful sandy beach equipped with umbrellas, sun beds and beach bars. It lies close to the airport of Milos.
Ammoudaraki beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 16 km west of Plaka
Description: Ammoudaraki is a small remote beach on the western side of the island. It is accessible through a track road or by boat.
Agios Ioannis beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 28 km west of Plaka
Description: Located on the western side of the island, Agios Ioannis is a secluded beach accessed through a track road or by boat.
Kastanas beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 14 km east of Plaka
Description: Kastanas is a small rocky bay on the eastern side of Milos. Accessible by sea or through a track road, it is pretty secluded.
Pollonia beach
Diving Club, Partly-Organized, Wheelchair accessible, Family Friendly, SandyLocation: 12 km northeast of Plaka
Description: Pollonia has a long sandy beach that is lined by hotels, fish taverns and seaside cafes. Many visitors frequent there in summer.
Pahena beach
Sandy, Non-OrganizedLocation: 9 km east of Plaka
Description: Pahena is a tourist resort on the northern side of Milos, in a region with amazing coastline and crystal water.
Papikinou beach
Windsurfing, Partly-Organized, Wheelchair accessible, Family Friendly, SandyLocation: 5 km southeast of Plaka
Description: Papikinou is a large sandy beach in proximity to Adamas. It has soft sand and some trees on the shore.
Mytakas beach
Partly-Organized, SandyLocation: 5 km west of Plaka
Description: Mytakas is a small fishing port with crystal water to swim in. It is located on the northern side of the island.
Lagada beach
Partly-Organized, Pebbled, Small HarborLocation: 4 km south of Plaka
Description: Lagada is a lovely beach in close distance to Adamas, the port of Milos. It is not organized but has a few hotels and taverns around.
Agali beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 15 km west of Plaka
Description: Agali is not actually a beach, but rather a remote bay. Located on the eastern side of the island, Agali is reachable through a track road.
Agathia beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 25 km west of Plaka
Description: Accessible through a track road from Emporios or by boat, Agathia is a remote beach with wild nature. It is a nice location for total isolation.
Agia Marina beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 13 km south of Plaka
Description: Agia Marina is a small secluded beach on the southern side of Milos. As it is unorganized and difficult to access, this beach doesn't get very frequented.
Fatourena beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 15 km southwest of Plaka
Description: Fatourena is a secluded beach close to Emporios. It has no tourist facilities, but the ambience is really nice.
Agios Sostis Beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 9 km south of Adamas
Description: The small beach of Agios Sostis is ideal for visitors who want to explore unspoiled secret locations in Milos. It combines a sandy seashore with a rocky natural landscape.
Kapros beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 8 km east of Plaka
Description: Kapros is a small cove between two rocks. Due to its small size and the lack of tourist facilities, it doesn't get popular.
Kipos beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 15 km southeast of Plaka
Description: Kipos is a small pebbly beach on the southern side of Milos. It is not organized and its distance from other tourist resorts makes it less popular.
Kolibisionas beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 15 km southeast of Plaka
Description: Kolibisionas is a remote beach on the eastern side of Milos. Accessible only by boat or through a track road, the area is rarely visited.
Psarovolada beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 15 km southeast of Plaka
Description: Psarovolada is a small sandy beach next to Agia Kiriaki, on the southern side of Milos. It doesn't get much popular and has no tourist facilities.
Psathi beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 20 km south of Plaka
Description: Psathi is a remote beach on the southern side of Milos, between Gerontas and Kipos. Difficult to be approached, it is secluded and rarely frequented.
Rivari beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 15 km south of Plaka
Description: Rivari is a small secluded beach surrounded by short vegetation. Few tourist facilities are found in the area.
Tria Pigadia beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 15 km east of Plaka
Description: Tria Pigadia is a remote beach that is mainly visited by boat. It has beautiful vegetation and a rocky seabed.
Triades beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 35 km west of Plaka
Description: Triades is a calm beach on the western side of Milos. It receives few visitors in summer.
Vani beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: On the northwestern spot of Milos
Description: Cape Vani is visited by boat which makes the tour of the island. This is where the old manganese mines used to operate in the early 20th century.
Voudia beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 13 km east of Plaka
Description: The bay of Voudia is located close to Pollonia. Not organized at all, this beach is ideal for relaxing and fishing.
Gerontas beach
Location: 18 km southeast of Plaka
Description: A beautiful secluded beach. It is difficult to access it by car, so most visitors go there by boat.
Kalogries beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 29 km west of Plaka
Description: Kalogries Beach offers stunning turquoise waters, sandy shores, and beautiful surroundings in a secluded area in northwestern Milos.
Nerodafni beach
Non-Organized, PebbledLocation: 5 km north of Plaka
Description: Nerodafni Beach is a rock-filled seashore with clear waters and a sense of privacy, situated in north Milos.
Sikia beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, PebbledLocation: 26.5 km southwest of Plaka
Description: The beach of Sikia is hosted in a picturesque cave, perfect for a secluded swim in beautiful waters.
Thiorichia beach
Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 16 km southeast of Plaka
Description: Thiorichia is a beloved one-of-a-kind beach next to old, abandoned sulfur mines, making it an interestingly-colored shore.
Tourkothalassa beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, Sandy, PebbledLocation: 3 km east of Plaka
Description: Tourkothalassa is a small beach right outside Mandrakia, offering a swimming destination away from the hectic upper-tier beach lifestyle.
Arkoudes
Location: Opposite Plathiena Beach
Description: Arkoudes is not really a beach but some strange rock formations that stand in the middle of the sea.
Glaronisia
Location: On the northeastern side of Milos
Description: Glaronisia is a complex of rocky islets that can be approached by boats that make the tour of the island.
Kalogeros
Location: On the northeastern side of Milos
Description: Kalogeros is not a beach but a complex of rocky islets. It can be seen by boat that makes the tour of Milos.
Agios Dimitrios beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 25 km southwest of Plaka
Description: Agios Dimitrios is isolated and only accessible by boat. It affords a serene atmosphere amidst a gorgeous natural landscape.