Plathiena, Beach in northern Milos, Greece
The expansive shoreline of Plathiena combines sand with scattered pebbles, extending along a semi-sheltered northern cove of Milos island.
The beach sits at the end of a traditional agricultural valley where local farmers have cultivated olive trees for generations.
Local families gather at Plathiena during summer evenings to watch the sun descend behind Antimilos while children play in the warm shallows.
Visitors can find parking spaces near the shore, rent sunbeds under tamarisk trees, and purchase refreshments at the beachside tavern.
The seawater at Plathiena reaches exceptionally high temperatures in the shallow areas, creating natural pools with bathwater-like warmth.
Location: Milos
GPS coordinates: 36.75386,24.41264
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:49
Greece is home to many secluded beaches, away from main tourist routes and resorts. These lesser-known coastlines are found on the islands of Crete, Lefkada, Zakynthos, Cephalonia, Milos, and Karpathos. Some feature fine light-colored sand, others black volcanic pebbles from ancient eruptions, and all are surrounded by turquoise waters where the seabed is visible from the surface. Accessing these sites often requires extra effort: steep paths descending from cliffs, unpaved roads crossing Mediterranean scrub, or boat trips from coastal villages. Seitan Limania is nestled in a gorge with rocky walls over 100 meters high, while Egremni Beach is accessible after descending 350 carved steps in the cliffs. Mavra Volia is distinguished by its black lava stones, remnants of an eruption 2200 years ago, and Kedrodasos is home to centuries-old junipers casting shadows on the sand. These beaches generally have little or no tourist infrastructure. The lack of restaurants, parasol rentals, or paved parking preserves their natural state and limits the number of visitors, even during peak summer season. Some areas, such as Marathonisi Island, are partially protected to allow nesting of loggerhead turtles.
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