Photo of Sarakiniko Beach with rocks cover surface

Photo of Sarakiniko Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Sarakiniko Beach with short straight shore

Photo of Sarakiniko Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Sarakiniko Beach located in natural area

Photo of Sarakiniko Beach and its beautiful scenery

7.8

Very good

Sarakiniko Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sarakiniko Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sarakiniko Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Praia beach bar is the closest place located 1800 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Sarakiniko Beach?

There are 695 places to stay in the Sarakiniko Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Sarakiniko Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1986360&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sarakiniko Rooms</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3229790&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Traditional House by the Sea</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=396749&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Mina</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2415607&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mandrakia Bliss House</a></li></ul>

Mandrakia, Greece

#166 out of 1420 in Aegean

7.8

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Good for water jumping Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Kaminia • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Praia beach bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant YANKOS

8.2 - Very good 2.2km

Restaurant Gregory's

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Cafe Coffee time

9.4 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Το Στερνάκι

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Restaurant Themeli, E., - Z. Marnelakis O.E. " O Kynigos"

6.6 - Good 2.3km

Cafe enjoy!

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Cafe Kafeneio Perros

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Restaurant E ARGYRIOU KAI SIA O.E.

8.4 - Very good 2.3km

Park Gournado-Fylakopi

1km

Hiking Area Ηφαίστειο Φυριπλάκας

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Sarakiniko Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 60m

Tourist Attraction Μανδράκια

9.6 - Exceptional 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Panorama

8 - Very good 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Mytakas Beach

8.8 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Mytakas Beach

1.8km

Museum Milos Mining Museum/Μεταλλευτικό Μουσείο Μήλου

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Ecclesiastical Museum of Milos - Church of the Holy Trinity

8.6 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Hermann Bay Street

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Milos Trips

2.3km

Historical Landmark Catacombs of Milos

3.1km

Historical Landmark Ancient Theater of Milos

3.4km

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About

Sarakiniko Beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 146th place out of 1022 beaches in the South Aegean region 89 km away from its center, the city of Ermoupoli. It is one of the beaches of Kaminia settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a short straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Sarakiniko Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Papafragas beach, which has a rating of 8.6.

Sarakiniko Beach (South Aegean) is located outside the Kaminia settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Crete island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Sarakiniko Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +25 ^o C

Air temperature

6.3 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Kaminia • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Praia beach bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant YANKOS

8.2 - Very good 2.2km

Restaurant Gregory's

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Cafe Coffee time

9.4 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Το Στερνάκι

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Restaurant Themeli, E., - Z. Marnelakis O.E. " O Kynigos"

6.6 - Good 2.3km

Cafe enjoy!

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Cafe Kafeneio Perros

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Restaurant E ARGYRIOU KAI SIA O.E.

8.4 - Very good 2.3km

Park Gournado-Fylakopi

1km

Hiking Area Ηφαίστειο Φυριπλάκας

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Sarakiniko Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 60m

Tourist Attraction Μανδράκια

9.6 - Exceptional 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Panorama

8 - Very good 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Mytakas Beach

8.8 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Mytakas Beach

1.8km

Museum Milos Mining Museum/Μεταλλευτικό Μουσείο Μήλου

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Ecclesiastical Museum of Milos - Church of the Holy Trinity

8.6 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Hermann Bay Street

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Milos Trips

2.3km

Historical Landmark Catacombs of Milos

3.1km

Historical Landmark Ancient Theater of Milos

3.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

570m from the beach

THEIA VILLA

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Kaminia • 660m from center

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840m from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Sarakiniko Rooms

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Pera Triovassalos • 350m from center

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1.1km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

ONAR STUDIOS MILOS

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kaminia • 110m from center

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1.2km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Villa Mina

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kaminia • 280m from center

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1.3km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Ariadne Suites

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kaminia • 1.2km from center

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1.3km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Mandrakia Bliss House

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Kaminia • 1.9km from center

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1.4km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Traditional House by the Sea

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Kaminia • 2km from center

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1.6km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Aphrodite Diamond

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kaminia • 560m from center

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1.8km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Milos Del Sol Apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kaminia • 820m from center

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1.8km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Magma Milos Studios III

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kaminia • 830m from center

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1.8km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Akitos Maisonette

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Kaminia • 1.3km from center

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1.8km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Kristen's Studio & Apartments

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kaminia • 1.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

It is difficult to think of any entertainment and activities when you are on the beach. To swim, to sunbathe, to drink a couple of cocktails, again to swim and again to sunbathe, the variety usually is very limited. But on Sarakiniko Beach you can test yourself in such an activity as water jumping. It's fun and it's scary, the rest you have to experience on your own.

In most cases, the question What to do on Sarakiniko Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

1.4km 19 min walk

Tourkothalassa beach Tourkothalassa beach

5.8 Pleasant

1.7km 22 min walk

Mytakas beach Mytakas beach

7.7 Very good

2.2km

Papikinou beach Papikinou beach

7.7 Very good

2.6km

Paralia Alogomandra Paralia Alogomandra

7.7 Very good

3.2km

Firopotamos beach Firopotamos beach

7.6 Very good

4.2km

Papafragas beach Papafragas beach

8.6 Excellent

4.2km

Plathiena beach Plathiena beach

8.6 Excellent

5km

Nerodafni beach Nerodafni beach

6 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Kaminia • 1.1km

Main locality of province

Ermoupoli • 89km

Transport

Airport

MLO • 5.5km

Bus Station

Firostefani Bus Station • 93.6km

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Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

Renlyx

10 Exceptional

The beach is an unparalleled gem on this planet, radiating a stunning and distinct charm. It is a destination that should not be missed when visiting this awe-inspiring island. The enormous white natural structures exude an incredible energy and ambiance that can be felt just by standing on them. I strongly urge you to experience it for yourself.

March 2023

Lena Tovar.

10 Exceptional

This beach is unlike any other on earth, with a unique and breathtaking landscape that is sure to leave you in awe. While there may not be much sand to sink your toes into, the smooth white rocks provide a lunar-like atmosphere that is truly mesmerizing. The heat of the sun is intense, and the crystal-clear waters beckon you to take a leap of faith from the towering cliffs above. Many visitors take the plunge, diving into the deep blue water from varying heights. For those who prefer a more leisurely experience, there are plenty of spots to wade into the water and shallow inlets to relax and soak up the sun. Without a doubt, this is the ultimate beach destination on Milos.

March 2023

Averya

8 Very good

The beach is a must-see destination for its unique terrain formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. The stunning scenery is a photographer's dream, offering countless opportunities for breathtaking pictures. However, the beach itself is relatively small and can get quite crowded, making it less than ideal for swimming. While it remains a top attraction, visitors with children should exercise caution due to the beach's rocky and slippery terrain, making access difficult and potentially dangerous.

March 2023

Jinette Viviene

10 Exceptional

The beach encounter was exceptional! The breathtaking view was simply awe-inspiring. The ground beneath our feet was formed from cooled lava, and the grandeur of it all was truly remarkable. It was an experience that was truly one-of-a-kind. However, the only downside was the overcrowding of the area and the beach's cleanliness was not on par with other beaches on the island. Despite these minor setbacks, the overall experience was fantastic!

March 2023

Nate Kessler

10 Exceptional

The rating of five stars appears to be an overestimation for this location. It resembles a desolate landscape similar to that of Mars or the moon. Due to the tumultuous water conditions during our visit, we refrained from swimming. There was only a small area to wade in. The abundance of caves that seemed to continue endlessly caught us off guard. Nevertheless, we found some enjoyment in exploring them.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Sarakiniko Beach?

The Sarakiniko Beach is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Sarakiniko Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sarakiniko Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Sarakiniko Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Sarakiniko Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Sarakiniko Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Sarakiniko Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Sarakiniko Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sarakiniko Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sarakiniko Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Praia beach bar is the closest place located 1800 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Sarakiniko Beach?

There are 695 places to stay in the Sarakiniko Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Sarakiniko Beach include:

Sarakiniko Rooms

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Sarakiniko Beach from parking?

The Sarakiniko Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Sarakiniko Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Sarakiniko Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Μανδράκια located in 1.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Sarakiniko Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Sarakiniko Beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sarakiniko Beach (Crete island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Sarakiniko Beach (Crete island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Sarakiniko Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.