CalmBeach Greece
Sunset beaches in Milos
Want to watch the sun go down over the sea in Milos? These 15 west-facing beaches look out toward the sunset. Time your visit for late afternoon — and check wind and waves in CalmBeach before you go.
- Nerodafni Pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Agios Ioannis Sand & pebbles - Difficult dirt road
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Fyriplaka
Sandy - Easy road access
The multicoloured volcanic cliffs — Firiplaka stretches along the south coast, with fine greyish sand and white pebbles beneath tall cliffs. What sets it apart is the colour of the…
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Tsigkrado
Sandy - Difficult access (path)
The hidden cove with ropes — Tsigrado is a small, hidden sandy cove on the south coast, just past Firiplaka, with water that ranges from emerald to deep blue inside white-grey…
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Plathiena
Sandy - Easy road access
A little offshore stands the volcanic rock formation "Arkoudes" ("the bears"), whose bear-like shape is best seen from the sea.
- Papikinou Sandy - Easy road access
- Kampanes Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Pachaina Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Navtikos Omilos Milou Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
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Triades
Sand & pebbles - Difficult dirt road
The three wild coves of the west — Triades lies on the wild western coast of Milos (the Halakas peninsula), far from any development. The name refers to the three successive coves of…
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Ammoudaraki
Sand & pebbles - Difficult dirt road
The small secluded sands — Ammoudaraki — the name means "little sand" — is a set of small sandy coves among volcanic rocks, on the remote western coast.
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Sarakiniko
Sandy - Easy road access
The lunar landscape of Milos — Sarakiniko is the most recognisable landscape on Milos: pale, off-white volcanic rock — compacted ash and pumice — that wind and waves have sculpted…
- Paralia Angathia Sandy - Difficult dirt road
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Papafragkas
Sand & pebbles - Easy path
The fjord beside the ancient city — Papafragas is a narrow, fjord-like inlet on the north coast: channels cut into the soft white-grey volcanic rock, with near-vertical walls dropping…
- Kapros Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
Which beaches in Milos face the sunset?
The beaches listed here face west or southwest, so the sun sets over the water in front of you. Arrive before sunset to find a spot and enjoy the light.
Anything to know for an evening visit?
Wind can pick up or drop in the evening, and remote beaches have no lights. Check live wind and waves in the app and bring a torch for the walk back.