Milos Island, Greece's most beautiful beaches. If you're planning a trip to the Greek Islands, Milos is one place too breathtaking, unique, otherworldly, and memorable not to miss - and has some of the beaches anywhere in Europe, and the world.

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1. Kleftiko Beach

Kleftiko Bay is a place that feels truly magical - a protected bay with dramatic white rock cliffs, crystal clear turquoise water, and hidden sea caves that are legendary for once being a hideout for pirates. This is one of the most iconic sites on Milos for a reason - Kleftiko is truly one of the most stunning, enchanting places that I have been. While it is technically a bay and not a beach, I couldn't help but list this one first. 

There is no road to Kleftiko and most places say that this bay is accessible only by boat - however there is a 3 mile, fairly easy hike that leads straight down to the bay.  Taking the hike here is an experience that is highly worth it - the views of the entire bay while descending are a gorgeous perspective that you cannot get from the water, and there some wide, flat rocks at the end of the descendent that make a great place to soak in the sun, eat a snack, take your time, and enjoy the views. The hike details are on Alltrails here.

However, one visit was not enough, and we had to return here in a speedboat to spend more time. 

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2. Kolympisionas Beach

I can guarantee you will not see Kolympisionas Beach on any other blog, list, or Milos Travel Guide. In fact - the English name of this beach isn't even on google maps. If you want a stunning beach where you will not see another soul - this is the one to go to.

We hiked down here from Milos Cove Hotel, not knowing what we would find at the end of the trail off the hotel - and ended up at this completely private cove, even in the middle of summer. It is well worth taking an adventure to the East side of Milos Island - there is an unpaved road that leads right up to the beach and the Google Maps directions are correct. However, I would say to definitely rent an SUV car for your trip, or rent an ATV for the day to drive the roads here. We rented a small economy car at first, and after the first day went back to exchange it for an SUV because the roads really needed it, and there is so much to see all around the island that the extra expense is worth it. 

If you have dreams of going skinny dipping once in Milos... this is the place. We might have, and it might have been one of the highlights of our honeymoon.

This beach does not come up on Google Maps under the English name, but I have it clearly marked on the map at the end of this post. 

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3. Fyriplaka / Firiplaka Beach

Fyriplaka (Or Firiplaka, it is often spelled either way) Beach, on the southern coast of the island, is one of the best beaches on Milos to rent a chair and umbrella and spend a full day lounging or exploring.

This is the perfect beach for a full beach day - soft white sand, a calm wide bay, brilliantly blue and crystal clear water, chairs and umbrellas, a little beach shack renting kayaks and paddle boards, and a beach bar. 

To explore more - walk down to the far side of the beach candy-colored rock walls and more private feeling sandy inlets around the rocks. If you don't want to pay for a sunbed, make sure to bring a hat and umbrella, as there is no shade on the beach.

4. Mandrakia Beach

Mandrakia is a classic Greek fishing village with colorful boat garages carved into the cliffs with traditional whitewashed houses and vibrant hued fishing shelters, the view is postcard-perfect. The beach itself is a mix of rocky outcrops and small sandy spots, making a unique for swimming and sunbathing. The water in the tiny port is clean and crystal clear, so you can swim right off the dock and the vibrantly painted steps.

Right here in the village is one of Milos's most iconic restaraurants, Medusa, for a freshly-caught seafood lunch or dinner with a view. 

5. Firopotamos Beach

Just a few minutes from Mandrakia is the scenic tiny seaside village of Firopotamos, perched on a tranquil cove with (you guessed it) clear, turquoise waters. There are sunbed and umbrella rentals on the beach, as well as a beach bar.

Just a minute up the road from this cove, behind the church, are stone ruins that are open to the public for exploring that overlook the entire bay and are well worth a stop at.  

Many of these little waterfront houses are available for rent, making them some of the most picturesque places to stay on Milos. However they do tend to sell out months in advance, so make your plans early.

6. Agkali Beach

Agkali beach is a hidden cove inside the unbelievably stunning Milos Cove Hotel. With beautifully candy-colored cliffs and a picturesque private beach feel.  

While staying at  Milos Cove Hotel, was one of the true highlights in my years of travel, you do not need to be a hotel guest to use the beach. The drive is a bit of a journey down unpaved roads, but if you make it to the rocky paradise here, you are able to use the beach (just not the umbrellas). It is also possible to reach this beach by boat.

While here, don't forget to look down at the rocks all over the beach, with beautiful striations and a rainbow of vibrant colors.

7. Paralia Paleochori Beach

Paralia Paleochori Beach is known for its unique volcanic landscape, and vibrant multicolored cliffs, with a mix of soft sand and pebbles, perfect for wading into the water with. What is especially unique is this cove has naturally warm waters due to underwater geothermal activity. Steam vents along the shoreline create sand that feels warm beneath your feet even if the weather is cold. In the hot sun, be sure to wear sandals to keep from potentially too-hot sand. 

Right on the beach here is Sirocco Volcanic Restaurant, a high end spot known for cooking fish directly in the geothermal heat of the volcanic sand, with dramatic ocean views.

While Sirocco is one of the pricer restaurants on Milos, we found the food and experience here to be very worth it - the beach breathtaking. 

8. Kalamos Beach

Kalamos Beach is a tiny strip of pristine, untouched sand that is only accessible by boat - but is well worth the journey. Beaches like this just don't exist much in our world, and swimming onto the shore of one is such an incredible experience.

If you do only one activity on Milos, that activity should absolutely be a boat excursion. There is no lack of group boating excursions all over the island, from small groups to party boats. However, one of our absolutely favorite things to do in the Mediterranean is to rent our own speedboat and spend a day exploring the ocean, coastlines, hidden beaches and bays all of our own. 

We used Polaris Boat Rental for our day trip, and is was one of those perfect days that we will remember forever. A half day boat rental totals €200-225 (depending on the cost of fuel), and can fit up to 5 people - if you are traveling with a group, it's actually less expensive than a group tour. The smaller boats are easy to drive, and do not require experience or a boating license. Brandon had never driven a boat before (even though he does fly planes), and was able to have complete control in just a few minutes. The boats have coolers built in, and we brought lunch, snacks and wine, and honestly cannot recommend this experience enough. We now rent a boat on every trip we can!

9. And of course... Sarakiniko Beach

Sarakiniko Beach is the place that made Milos - known for its 'moonscapes', this white rock cove feels like walking on another planet, especially when the light drops low and glows before sunset. The landscapes here are truly like nowhere else in the world - the extremely rare kind of place that really lives up to the hype.

The white rocks of Sarakiniko in bright sun, and in evening glow.

On days when the water is calm, this is the perfect spot for cliff jumping, as the edges of the cliff jut out over the deep water. However, if the winds have picked up and the water is rougher, make sure to be cautious and realistic with your own swimming skills.

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