{"id":52202,"date":"2025-09-11T21:36:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T19:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/?p=52202"},"modified":"2026-05-22T20:53:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T18:53:25","slug":"sarakiniko-milos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/sarakiniko-milos\/","title":{"rendered":"Sarakiniko Beach on Milos Island"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is the power of nature itself that has created a truly unique stretch of coastline on the Greek island of Milos. At Sarakiniko<\/strong> in the north of the island, white deposits from ancient volcanic eruptions stretch for miles into the azure sea.<\/p>\n

Visitors to Sarakiniko feel a bit like they\u2019re on another planet. The bizarre lunar landscape is immediately striking and unique in Greece. Tom & Ella<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Sarakiniko: Surreal lunar landscape on Milos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The music video for DJ Kung\u2019s song \u201cThis Girl\u201d has turned this former hidden gem on Milos<\/strong> into a world-famous tourist hotspot. In the summer, thousands of vacationers flock to Sarakiniko for the perfect Instagram photo. At the end of April, we were still able to enjoy a certain idyll here and shared the bizarre scenery with only a few other people.<\/p>\n

Here we provide you with the most important information about the most popular attraction on Milos. With our tips for Sarakiniko Beach<\/strong>, you have the chance to avoid the crowds on site:<\/p>\n

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#1 Getting to Sarakiniko<\/h2>\n

The impressive stretch of coastline around Sarakiniko Beach<\/strong> is located in the north of Milos, about 4 km or 10 minutes from the port town of Adamas. By rental car, you can reach Sarakiniko via a standard paved road that ends at a large, partly unpaved parking lot. During peak season, the free parking spots fill up quickly, so it\u2019s worth arriving early.<\/p>\n

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Sarakiniko parking lot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Sarakiniko bus stop is located across from the parking lot. You can find the current schedule for traveling by public bus from the port town of Adamas<\/strong> here: MilosBuses<\/a><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have your own vehicle, you can also use the reliable transfer service from MilosConcierge<\/a> to get to Sarakiniko.<\/p>\n

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The coast of Sarakiniko on Milos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Best time to visit Sarakiniko<\/h3>\n

To avoid the crowds, you should get there early during the peak season. Before 9 a.m., it\u2019s still pleasantly quiet; plus, the sun is already up, making the chalk-white rocks glow beautifully, and you can still find a free spot on the beach with its gentle slope.<\/p>\n

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Sarakiniko Beach in the early morning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A visit in the evening is also atmospheric, when the sun bathes the bizarre landscape in a warm light. Even then, the crowds are manageable. If you happen to be on Milos<\/strong> on a full moon night<\/strong>, you should definitely visit Sarakiniko\u2014a magical spectacle!<\/p>\n

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Sarakiniko just before sunset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\ud83d\udca1 Music video of Sarakiniko<\/strong>: The ultimate summer song of 2016 put Milos on the international map. Although the Australian pop group \u201cCookin\u2019 on 3 Burners,\u201d featuring vocals by singer Kylie Auldist, released the song \u201cThis Girl\u201d as early as 2009, it wasn\u2019t until the remix by DJ The Kungs and a slightly shaky music video with teen charm\u2014filmed exclusively on Milos\u2014that the song became a global hit. More than 500 million views guarantee Milos a steady stream of visitors for years to come. Watch the video: This Girl<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By the way, due to its exposed location, there are virtually no trash cans in Sarakiniko. There is a general waste bin at the parking lot and a small trash can on the beach, but it is emptied only very irregularly and was already overflowing in May. There are also no restrooms on the natural beach.<\/p>\n

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Overflowing trash can on the beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We would like to urge everyone to bring a small bag, backpack, or similar and take any trash back to the hotel or dispose of it in the trash cans on the main road. Unfortunately, there was a lot of plastic floating in the sea, from soda cans to chip bags. A natural treasure like this deserves to be cared for by all of us.<\/p>\n

#2 Walk through the lunar landscape<\/h2>\n

From the Sarakiniko parking lot, walk down to the coast. After about 200 meters, you\u2019ll find yourself in the middle of the lunar landscape, and to the left of a hill, you\u2019ll already see the tiny stretch of Sarakiniko Beach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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View of Milos\u2019s Moon Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It\u2019s hard to believe that during a walk you\u2019re traversing a million-year-old landscape formed by volcanic activity. Over time, the deposits of pumice and tuff<\/strong>, as well as ash and lava, were eroded by wind and sea, creating bizarre shapes and giving Sarakiniko its distinctive appearance.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ll tell you what else there is to see on this beautiful volcanic island in this post: Milos Highlights<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Walk through the pumice landscape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Around noon, the white rock is so bright that it\u2019s dazzling. Combined with the blue sky, it creates an otherworldly scene. Sarakiniko is simply breathtaking and will stay with us for a long time. By the way, cat lovers will also get their money\u2019s worth: a small group of strays is fed daily by tourists on the beach.<\/p>\n

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Sarakiniko Cat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sarakiniko Beach marks the end of a gorge lined with tamarisk trees. Volcanic rock used to be mined here; old tunnels (enter at your own risk) bear witness to mining in the region. But even back in the days of pirates, there are said to have been caves in the rock here that served as hideouts (see box).<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udca1 What does Sarakiniko mean?<\/strong> The name is derived from the Greek word \u201cSarakinoi,\u201d which means Saracens. This Arab tribe frequently wreaked havoc in the Aegean Sea during the Middle Ages. The Saracen pirates used the rugged coastline around Sarakiniko as a hideout to ambush and plunder passing ships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Snow-White Tunnel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the other side of Sarakiniko Beach, continue toward the sea. After a few meters, you\u2019ll come to a sinkhole right on the cliffside, from which brave cliff-divers climb back out. We recommend cliff-diving only when the sea is calm and for strong swimmers.<\/p>\n

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Swimming in the sinkhole<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Most people turn back at this point to head home, thus missing one of the most beautiful spots in Sarakiniko<\/strong>. Further west, you\u2019ll climb over a hill; beyond it, you\u2019ll reach a sort of plateau and eventually a small canyon carved into the rock like a work of art. The evening sunlight here offers fantastic photo opportunities.<\/p>\n