Sarakiniko is a beach on Milos Island, Greece, situated on the north shore of the island in the Aegean Sea. Waves driven by north winds shape the greyish-white volcanic rock into amazing shapes, and the area is often compared to a moonscape.[1] The local people often refer to the scenic landscape of Sarakiniko as Lunar.[2] The bone-white beach derives its unusual characteristics from the erosion of the volcanic rock by the wind and waves. Sarakiniko is one of the most photographed landscapes in the Aegean.[1]
Sarakiniko beach
editThe beach at Sarakiniko only covers a small portion of the whole site. The beach is niched in between the white rock formations. It is made of thin white sand. A couple of trees provide small areas of shade in the back of the beach.
Sarakiniko desert
editWhile the west side of Sarakiniko provides a lunar like landscape, the east side of Sarakiniko is a desert. With dry plants and rocky grounds, this side of Sarakiniko is also home to a wrecked ship which visitors can see when the waves retrieve. The ship called "Africa" crashed on Sarakiniko in 2003.[3]
Gallery
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The View of Sarakiniko -
The White Beach of Sarakiniko -
Nature Shaping -
White Rocks 1 -
White Rocks 2 -
White Rocks 3 -
The Beach 1 -
The Beach 2 -
Sarakiniko in shapes -
Sarakiniko view -
central Sarakiniko -
Bathers at Sarakiniko beach
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Sarakiniko". Milos Island. Retrieved 2023-01-22.
- ^ "Sarakiniko Beach, Milos: Greece's Lunar Marvel". Voyaged. 2023-01-23. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Sarakiniko Shipwreck". Feel Greece. Retrieved 2023-05-26.