Beach · Milos · Cyclades · Greece

Sarakiniko, Milos

A moonscape of white volcanic rock dropping into navy-blue water

Wind and sea have carved Milos's north coast into a sheet of blinding white pumice with no sand at all: you swim from the rock ledges into a narrow inlet, with a rusting shipwreck offshore and cliff jumps for the confident.

Type
Rocky cove
Length
300 m of white rock
Sand
None — volcanic white rock
Water
Aegean · 22–25 °C · deep, glass-clear
Sarakiniko, MilosNo verified photo yet
GPS · 36.7561° N, 24.4906° E
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Where to park

Where to leave the car

Free roadside parking 150 m above the rocks; arrive before 10:00 in August.

When to arrive

Best time to visit

Early morning or after 18:00 — the white rock is unbearably bright and hot at midday.

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How you get there

Getting there

12 km from Adamas by car, scooter or the seasonal bus.

What you'll find

Services

  • No facilities at all — bring water and shade
  • Nearest taverna 3 km at Mytakas

Local tips

What we wish we'd been told

  • 01Water shoes for the rock ledges
  • 02Sunset here is the best photograph on Milos

Around this beach

Towns within 15 km of Sarakiniko, Milos

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Asked by first-time visitors

Sarakiniko, Milos: the questions travellers actually ask

The twenty questions people put to an AI assistant before a first visit, answered here in full — logistics, itinerary, food, etiquette and the details guidebooks skip.

Practical questions about this beach

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What is Sarakiniko, Milos beach like?

A moonscape of white volcanic rock dropping into navy-blue water. Wind and sea have carved Milos's north coast into a sheet of blinding white pumice with no sand at all: you swim from the rock ledges into a narrow inlet, with a rusting shipwreck offshore and cliff jumps for the confident. It's a rocky cove in Milos · Cyclades, Greece: 300 m of white rock long, none — volcanic white rock, with water described as aegean · 22–25 °c · deep, glass-clear.

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Where do I park at Sarakiniko, Milos?

Free roadside parking 150 m above the rocks; arrive before 10:00 in August.

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What's the best time to visit Sarakiniko, Milos?

Early morning or after 18:00 — the white rock is unbearably bright and hot at midday.

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How do I get to Sarakiniko, Milos?

12 km from Adamas by car, scooter or the seasonal bus.

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What facilities does Sarakiniko, Milos have?

On site: No facilities at all — bring water and shade and Nearest taverna 3 km at Mytakas.

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What should I know before visiting Sarakiniko, Milos?

Water shoes for the rock ledges Sunset here is the best photograph on Milos

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026