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Milos Beach Guide

Milos beaches guide and information.

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Welcome to Milos, a volcanic wonderland with a coastline of surreal beauty and unparalleled diversity. With over 70 distinct beaches, the island is a paradise for explorers, offering lunar landscapes, secret coves, and shores painted in impossible colors.

From iconic moonscapes to historic mining bays, we present our guide to the island's most breathtaking beaches.

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Sarakiniko

Kleftiko

Firiplaka

Tsigrado

Paliorema

Firopotamos

Sarakiniko Beach

Sarakiniko Beach distance from Town:4km
Sarakiniko Beach is best for:Cliff Jumping
Sarakiniko Beach restaurants:Food Truck

Sarakiniko Beach Description: Stepping onto Sarakiniko is like landing on the moon. This is not a typical beach, but a world-famous landscape of smooth, bone-white volcanic rock sculpted into stunning formations by the sea. Explore the shipwreck, cliff jump into the deep blue water, or relax by the tiny sandy inlet. An Aegean Taxi provides easy access to this unforgettable, must-see location.

People cliff jumping from the white rocks at Sarakiniko.

Sarakiniko: A Guide to Milos's Lunar Landscape

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Kleftiko

Kleftiko Beach distance from Town:22km
Kleftiko Beach is best for:Sea Caves
Kleftiko Beach restaurants:By Boat Only

Kleftiko Beach Description: The legendary pirate hideout of Kleftiko is not a beach you can walk to, but a coastal masterpiece accessible only by boat. It's a stunning formation of white cliffs and sea caves arching over turquoise water. Every boat tour on Milos visits here for swimming and snorkeling in an epic setting. An Aegean Taxi can take you to your boat's departure point in Adamas or the south coast.

Snorkelers exploring the sea caves at Kleftiko.

Kleftiko: Sailing to the Pirate Coves of Milos

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Firiplaka Beach

Firiplaka Beach distance from Town:11km
Firiplaka Beach is best for:Colorful Cliffs
Firiplaka Beach restaurants:Beach Bar (Seasonal)

Firiplaka Beach Description: One of Milos's most impressive and popular beaches. Firiplaka is a long, expansive bay of silvery sand and shallow turquoise water, backed by colossal volcanic cliffs streaked in shades of red, pink, and white. It's partially organized with a vibrant beach bar, offering a perfect blend of wild, dramatic beauty and relaxed comfort.

A close-up of the red and white volcanic cliffs at Firiplaka.

Firiplaka: A Guide to Milos's Most Colorful Beach

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Tsigrado Beach

Tsigrado Beach distance from Town:12km
Tsigrado Beach is best for:Adventurous Access
Tsigrado Beach restaurants:No Facilities

Tsigrado Beach Description: A secluded paradise reserved for the adventurous. Located right next to Firiplaka, Tsigrado is accessed by descending through a narrow rock passage using a rope and a wooden ladder. Your reward for the thrilling descent is a stunningly beautiful and sheltered cove with fine sand and crystal-clear water, perfect for snorkeling. A taxi gets you to the top, ready for the challenge.

The rope and ladder used to access Tsigrado beach.

Tsigrado: The Ultimate Adventure Beach in Milos

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The abandoned ruins of the old sulfur mine on the yellow-stained shores of Paliorema Beach, Milos.

Paliorema (Theiorychia) Beach

Paliorema Beach distance from Town:12km
Paliorema Beach is best for:History & Geology
Paliorema Beach restaurants:No Facilities

Paliorema Beach Description: A beach that is also an open-air museum. Paliorema is the site of 'Theiorychia', an abandoned sulfur mine that operated until the 1960s. Explore the eerie stone buildings, rusting mine carts on rails, and swim in waters where the shore is stained yellow from sulfur. Reaching this fascinating and remote piece of history on the east coast is most comfortable with an Aegean Taxi.

Old mining carts on rails at Theiorychia (Paliorema).

Paliorema: Exploring the Abandoned Sulfur Mines of Milos

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The charming fishing village of Firopotamos, with its traditional 'syrmata' boat houses right on the water's edge.

Firopotamos Beach

Firopotamos Beach distance from Town:4km
Firopotamos Beach is best for:Swimming
Firopotamos Beach restaurants:Beach bar

Firopotamos Beach Description: Experience the unique charm of swimming in a picture-perfect Cycladic fishing village. The small, protected bay of Firopotamos features a lovely beach right next to 'syrmata' – traditional two-story fishermen's houses with colorful doors for their boats. With ancient ruins on the headland, it is an incredibly photogenic and tranquil spot for a swim.

The colorful doors of the syrmata boat houses at Firopotamos.

Firopotamos: Swimming in a Traditional Milos Village

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Frequently Asked Questions about Milos Beaches

Why are the beaches in Milos so unique and diverse?

Milos's volcanic origins have created a coastline of surreal beauty found nowhere else. Minerals have painted the cliffs in incredible colors, and the sea has sculpted the soft volcanic rock into caves, arches, and lunar-like landscapes. From the white moonscape of Sarakiniko to the red cliffs of Firiplaka, every beach offers a different, unforgettable experience.

Which is the famous 'moon beach' I've seen in photos?

That is the world-famous Sarakiniko. It's not a typical beach but a breathtaking landscape of smooth, bone-white volcanic rock that feels like walking on the moon. Visitors explore its winding inlets, dive from the cliffs into the deep blue water, and relax on the tiny sandy cove. An Aegean Taxi can get you there easily, avoiding the crowded parking area.

What is Kleftiko and how can I visit it?

Kleftiko is not a beach you can walk to, but a legendary former pirate hideout of towering white rock formations and sea caves. It is the most famous boat trip destination on the island, offering incredible swimming and snorkeling in brilliant turquoise water. A pre-booked taxi is the perfect way to get to your boat's departure point in Adamas or the south coast on time.

I'm looking for an adventurous beach experience. Where should I go?

For a memorable adventure, head to Tsigrado Beach. This stunningly beautiful, secluded cove is accessible only by descending through a narrow rock passage with the help of a rope and a wooden ladder. The thrilling descent is rewarded with a pristine, sandy paradise that you'll share with only a few other adventurers.