Sarakiniko

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

The 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

While 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]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Sarakiniko". Milos Island. Retrieved 2023-01-22.
  2. ↑ "Sarakiniko Beach, Milos: Greece's Lunar Marvel". G&T. 2023-01-23. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
  3. ↑ "Sarakiniko Shipwreck". Feel Greece. Retrieved 2023-05-26.

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