Forbes:The Beaches And Beauty Of Milos Island, Greece
sarakiniko beach
When it comes to beautiful islands, Greece has a lot of them. A lot. You could spend a year just hopping from one to the next.
But if you don’t have that kind of time, you’ve got to pick and choose. The famous ones like Santorini and Mykonos are certainly worth it. But if you’ll allow me to make a case for Milos in a few words and pictures, it might be enough for you to add it to your list.
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Milos is about halfway between Athens and Crete, and pretty close to being on a straight line between them. It’s the farthest west of the main “famous” islands. It’s 58 square miles, so a bit bigger than Mykonos or Santorini, though much of the island is quite hilly and large swaths are off limits to rental cars and buggies.
And buggies are the way to see the island. Quad-bike if you must, but the small buggies built for two (and sometimes 4) offer a comfortable way to see the island with a modicum of shade.
Tsigrado beach
My best friend and travel buddy stayed for a few days in Adamantas, the main town on the island (though there are a few other smaller towns and villages). We rented a yellow buggy for two days of adventuring, and were able to hit several of Milos’s 70(!) beaches.
Our first stop was Firiplaka on the southern coast. As you can see in the pictures, it’s stunning.
Firiplaka beach
The narrow beach is squeezed between cliffs and sea. The water is shallow, warm, and clear. A small bar rents umbrellas and beds, as well as cold drinks alcoholic and non.
We spent the rest of the day there because… well look at it, wouldn’t you?
The next day we were up early at noon and headed north.Sarakiniko was our main destination, though we were mostly just out to explore the island. Sarakiniko was one of the most incredible landscapes I’ve ever seen.
Milos is a quiet island, none of the rowdy nightlife that makes Ios and Mykonos famous. Mostly we saw families and couples. So really, it depends what you’re looking for on a Greek island adventure. If you’re looking to spend a few chill days among some incredible scenery, I definitely recommend Milos.
