Milos beaches are unique in their diversity, beauty, and uniqueness. Like the volcanic Greek islands of Santorini and Folegandros in their stark beauty, but here the best beaches are also found in hidden former pirate coves and tiny fishing villages. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the best 13 Milos Beaches.
The Layout of Milos Island
Milos is a volcanic island and it is one of the best European beach destinations.
Because of the volcanic background of Milos and the unique geology that has shaped the coastline of the island, there are so many beaches, all different watercolors, and all different combinations of sand, stone, and shell.
Amazing beaches are found on the northern and southern side of the island, each one with special characteristics.
The capital of Milos is Plaka which is built on a hill and is an extension of the castle district in Milos, Kastro. The castle offers a unique view and is one of the most beautiful sunsets in the Aegean.
Cubic white houses crouch together and narrow charming paths give you the feeling of Cycladic architecture.
Adamas village is the port of Milos and it is one of the biggest settlements in Milos.
It offers tourist facilities such as restaurants, bars, cafes, a few supermarkets, souvenir shops, ATV and rental car companies, travel agencies, and laundry services.
The most common way to explore the most impressive beaches is by sea, so from Adamas you can find many Milos boat tours.
For more information about Milos, read our complete Milos Island Travel Guide.
Map of Milos Island
1. Firiplaka Beach
Firiplaka Beach is located 11 km away from the island’s capital city Adamas. Firiplaka is a long sandy beach with shallow exotic waters and golden sands and is surrounded by multi-colored high cliffs.
It is also one of the most popular beaches on the island. Firiplaka is an organized beach with umbrellas and beach chairs, and there is also a small canteen.
At Firiplaka Beach you can also enjoy watersports such as stand-up-paddle boarding (SUP), pedal boats, kayaking, and snorkeling.
2. Tsigrado Beach
Tsigrado Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Milos and also in Greece. It is near Firiplaka beach and almost 11km (X miles) away from Adamas.
Access to Tsigrado Beach is difficult because you have to go down a narrow and steep passage dug into the rock.
Then you have to go down a vertical wooden staircase before finally putting your feet on the sand. Tsigrado is an isolated and secluded beach and it’s an ideal destination for windy days.
In fact, I think it’s the best of the Milos beaches featured here for windy days and you can reach it by boat, car, or ATV/scooter.
3. Papafragas Beach
Papafragas beach consists of two tiny beaches and is one of the best beaches in Milos. It is located between Pollonia and Pachaina Beach.
It is a unique creation of nature and will leave you speechless. Resembling a huge natural swimming pool with emerald green water this beach is a very well hidden gem of Milos.
This great beach consists of secluded coves and natural caves. Access to the beach is quite difficult because you have to go down steep stairs.
4. Sarakiniko Beach
Sarakiniko Beach is one of the most photographed beaches in Greek islands and I think of it as the Queen of all Milos beaches because of its unique lunar landscape, inlets, and caves.
It is located in the northeastern part of the island and it is 3.5 km away from Adamas and 5 km from Plaka.
Experiencing the lunar-like landscape is an extraordinary feeling. It is known for its volcanic white rock formations which create lots of cliff jumping spots to throw yourself off.
If you walk along the rocks you can see the famous old Sarakiniko Shipwreck. An old tanker ship that crashed into the rocks during a storm in 2003 has since become a popular tourist attraction.
When the weather is good and the ocean is calm, the Sarakiniko Shipwreck is one of the best spots to snorkel in Milos.
Sarakiniko took its name from the Saracen pirates who left their ships between rocks in order to rest and then again sail the next day.
There are buses and taxis to Sarakiniko Beach but access is also very easy with an ATV, car, or scooter.
You can read a complete guide to Sarakiniko Beach here.
5. Firopotamos Beach
Firopotamos Beach is located in the northern part of the island 2 km away from Plaka and it is one of the most picturesque beaches in Milos.
Firopotamos is a traditional fishing village and it is bοth а fishing pоrt аnd а bеасh with аmаzing bluе wаtеr.
It’s hard not to fall in love with little villages like Firopotamos, Klima, and Mandrakia where you can stay in a renovated fishing shack and swim a few feet from your doorway.
Firopotamos is a small beach with a few beach houses, brightly colored sirmata (syrmata) (boat garages), and a picturesque church that you absolutely must visit.
Just like all the beaches on the northern side of the island, swimming may not be possible if strong northern winds are blowing.
Access to the beach is quite easy through a paved road and there is also a parking area right by the beach. This coast is not organized and has no tourist facilities nearby, but at least it’s easy to get to!
6. Kastanas Beach
Kastanas Beach is a remote and secluded beach on the eastern side of the island, just a bit south of Pollonia. It is nudism-friendly.
Access to the beach isn’t easy and in order to find it you start from Pollonia and continue onto a dirt road – so one of the best beaches to visit if you have a 4×4 car.
Kastanas Beach is one of the wildest and most beautiful on the east coast of Milos and will reward you for your effort.
7. Achivadolimni Beach
Achivadolimni Beach is located at a distance of 11 km from Plaka, the capital of the island, and 7 km away from the port of Adamas on the road to Agia Marina.
It is divided into two beaches, the first one is more crowded with a small beach bar and tourist facilities, and the second is a quiet beach and not organized.
If you choose the second one you must bring your own beach umbrella. Achovadolimni is the longest sandy beach on Milos island and it has shallow crystal clear water.
Access to the beach is very easy with local transportation or with your own rental vehicle.
8. Kleftiko Beach
Kleftiko Beach is located on the southwest part of the island and it is the most famous beach beach in Milos. If Sarakiniko is the Queen of Milos beaches, Kleftiko is most certainly the King!
Kleftiko is an unforgettable spot with majestic volcanic white and gray rock formations and sea caves. It is also, known as the “Sea Meteora”.
The name of the place was derived from the pirates. It is believed that pirates hid treasures in a cave near the beach.
The most common way to come here is by sea, there are daily excursions to Kleftiko starting from Adamas and Kipos.
On the boat trip, passengers are given masks and flippers and they take an underwater photograph.
Sykia Cave is also known as the Emerald or Blue Cave and it is an impressive natural monument. Kleftiko is one of the Greek Islands’s unforgettable experiences.
9. Paleochori Beach
Paleochori Beach is one of the best Milos beaches which is located on the southern coast of the island, 10km away from Adamas.
It is a beautiful sandy beach with multicolored geological rocks and crystal clear waters. There are 3 or 4 beach bars and restaurants with parasols lots
of amenities.
What could be better than watching the sunset in a beach bar or having dinner at Sirocco restaurant which offers unique dishes cooked in a volcanic oven.
10. Pollonia Beach
Pollonia is a typical Greek island seaside village located on the northeast side of Milos. It is a shallow beach ideal for families and the numerous tamarisks provide you shade from midday sun.
There are a lot of traditional taverns and cafes along the coastline which makes it a good beach to spend a day at because you can take refuge from the sun hanging out at the tavernas.
In walking distance from the main beach, you will find other amazing beaches that are more isolated and you will enjoy your swim on a ”private beach”.
11. Plathiena Beach
Plathiena Beach is located only 2km away from Plaka. It is a small sandy beach surrounded by extraordinary rock formations.
The water is shallow, suitable for young kids, and has fantastic places for snorkeling.
In frоnt οf this bеасh, in thе sеа, there is the unique bear-rabbit figurе οf Milоs – а rοск whiсh looks like а bеаr or а rаbbit, dеpеnding οn thе аnglе оf viеw.
In order to see this rock formation you must be on a boat tour.
12. Papikinou Beach
Papikinou Beach is located within walking distance of the center of Adamas. It is a popular beach because it is so near to Adamas.
A long line of tamarisk trees offers abundant natural shade to the swimmers while the shallow waters make this the perfect spot for family fun.
It is not one of my favorite beaches but it is a long sandy beach with numerous cafes, restaurants, and facilities offered for tourists.
If you are staying in Adamas, it’s great for a dip over the summer months without having to drive or bus to a beach.
13. Agia Kiriaki Beach
Agia Kiriaki Beach is located on the southern side of Milos, about 12 km from Plaka village and 8 km from Adamas, the port of the island.
It is one of the most gorgeous beaches in Milos and it has fine sand with pebbles in some parts and crystal clear water. It is partly organized with umbrellas and sunbeds.
