A EUROPEAN beach has been compared to the moon due to its unique rocky landscapes.
It’s worth visiting for much more than its lunar-esque scenery however, with its turquoise waters as clear and inviting as any you’d find elsewhere in the Greek islands.
AlamySarakiniko Beach has been compared to the moon[/caption]
AlamyPirates used to use the beach’s caves to hide in[/caption]
AlamyThe landscape is made up of fossils and volcanic activity[/caption]
AlamyFamilies can explore the beach on the island of Milos in Greece[/caption]
Milos is one of the most popular destinations for people looking for an authentic island experience in Greece.
And it’s home to Sarakiniko Beach, a unique place that provides a very different day out at the seaside.
It was formed by a mix of fossil layering and volcanic eruptions.
And it was said to have been named after the Saracen pirates that used the caves around the beach as a shelter while smuggling.
They aren’t the only ones either, with several other pirate populations known to have hidden among its other-worldly rocks.
These days, it’s mainly holidaymakers and families who can be found either exploring its rocks, or taking a dip in its cooling waters.
Greeka wrote of Sarakiniko: “The beach has a lunar landscape that makes it vastly different from every other shore in Greece, featuring awe-inspiring, smooth white rocks with plenty of horizontal layering.
“Its formation is highly unique, boasting numerous caves that anyone can explore with the help of a flashlight!”
The nearby Milos hotel said: “Placed on the north side of the island, you will be enchanted by its peculiar white rocks that give you the impression of being on the moon.”
It has its admirers for reasons beyond its unique appearance, with cliff diving and sunbathing both popular activities to enjoy at Sarakiniko.
Travel bloggers A Passion and a Passport said it was their favourite beach on the whole island, writing: “Diving off the white volcanic cliffs. Sunbathing on the dramatic desert landscape and the sun-drenched shores. Swimming in the emerald-coloured Aegean sea.
“That’s what a morning at Sarakiniko Beach is all about.
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It’s kinda like the surface of the moon meets a tropical paradise all in one.”
Getting to Sarakiniko Beach is pretty straightforward for Brits eager to explore its moon-like rocks.
Brits first have to fly to Athens from where they can get a connecting flight, or a ferry.
There are other ferry options available, from both Sifnos or Kimolos.
A night for two in Milos can be booked from around £30.
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AlamyIt still has clear turquoise waters to swim in as well as the unique rocks[/caption]
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