The Sarakiniko beach, also called "Moon Beach" is located in the northeastern part of the island of Milos and is 5 km from Adamas.
It takes its name from the pirates of Sarakin, who left their ships in the hollow of the rocks to rest and then again sail the next day.
It is a true lunar paradise. With its white craters and pinnacles the bay has earned itself a place among the most curious and suggestive beaches in all of Greece! It boasts a turquoise and transparent sea and white rocks of volcanic origin. The beach of Sarakiniko is beautiful both during the day, when its landscape seems even more candid, and at night when the full moon and the stars illuminate the beach creating a unique, almost surreal scenario!
The beach of Sarakiniko, given its fame, is often crowded, but don't miss it anyway, visiting it is like taking a trip to the moon! In addition to the main beach, the bay also has inlets and canals for swimming. Already from above you will fall in love with the lunar landscape that stands out before your eyes. You will experience a mixture of feelings: the strange attraction, a place so not find him anywhere ..!
Is Sarakiniko beach equipped?
The Sarakiniko beach is not equipped with pay sunbeds and parasols, just nature, white and sea. So arm yourself with what you need to spend a wonderful day. Maybe lie on the rocks to sunbathe, take towels or beach towels so that the slightly sharp rocks don't hinder your blissful relaxation. But lying on the cliff is absolutely the best way to relax in contact with nature.
Before arriving make sure you go to the local market to buy some food and drinks to make you a nice picnic on the beach and enjoy it to the fullest!
Arm yourself with a mask and practice a little snorkeling, the clear water at this point allows you to admire the wonderful marine life of Sarakiniko beach.
Sarakiniko beach is an arid, lunar and shimmering cliff, surrounded by the blue of the Aegean which, as is well known, never ceases to amaze. This masterpiece was formed over time, thanks to volcanic activity, wind and sea, which contributed to the creation of pinnacles and craters.
Here you will not find the green flora (except for a tuft of grass), but only and exclusively white and blue.
Move away a bit 'and you can admire the beautiful canyon that rises in all its majesty, of course, strictly white! Explore the picturesque conformations that characterize the rock, you won't regret it. Then after exploring the area take a nice acrobatic dive from the cliff.
Don't miss a nice relaxing bath in the cenote. The splendid place of the beach where peace is found, rocks all around and a splendid blue lagoon! If you like to immerse yourself in beautiful places and all natural, this is the perfect place to go when you are on the bay of Sarakiniko!
How to reach Sarakiniko beach?
Getting to Sarakiniko beach is very easy. It can be reached by car (10 minutes from Adamas and 15 from Plaka), a regular bus, which for € 1.80 will take you from Adamas directly to the beach, and boat tour. If you decide to use the car, once you arrive you will find the parking lot where you can leave it for free and next to it there is also the bus stop for those who had instead chosen the latter. In front of the parking lot is the descent along the white cliffs, you'll have to walk, after less than 5 minutes you will come to this beautiful paradise! Try to get there as soon as possible, so you can enjoy the beach without too much crowd.
The most important thing to do on Sarakiniko beach is to go all around it, from east to west, every corner that is hidden or not deserves to be seen and will give you unique views and emotions: believe it ... a beach like Sarakiniko's is really one in a kind!