Plathiena Beach
Plathiena Beach
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Michael R
3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
I honestly don't understand what people find beautiful about this place. In my experience, it was the worst beach I've ever visited! It's dirty and disgusting, ruined by tourism. After swimming, I found my feet covered in crude oil—apparently a common issue here, as they provide olive oil to remove the sticky substance. It wasn't just me; several others experienced this too. This seems like clear evidence of an oil spill in the area, yet no one is addressing it. This is truly unacceptable!
Written August 25, 2024
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Sugarbleo
Wauwatosa, WI105 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
This was the first beach that we visited while staying in Milos, Greece (and the first beach in Greece altogether). Our apartment was in Plaka, and we walked to Plathiena the first day and then again on the third to experience our final sunset on the island. The walk to the beach was @ 1.5 miles and was somewhat barren and picturesque at the same time, with a token pop-up church, of course along the way. There was sand (Greek beaches are known for mainly small pebbles), a beach bar and calm, clear water. I highly recommend as one of the better and moderately to less crowded beaches in all of Milos. #lsma
Written November 7, 2019
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saronic
Zurich, Switzerland28,647 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
Plathiena is by far my favourite beach on Milos' peninsula with the villages (Adamas included). No bus goes there, so one needs private transport or uses a taxi. When i first came to Milos there was no road to this place, only a beautiful path. And this is the way I still go to Plathiena till now.
From the village of Plaka, before the ascent to Kastro, one goes left. First is a 'kalderimi', as the Greeks call a rough stone paved mule path, then one comes into the small dirt road, which leads to Fourkovouni. All along the way are fantastic rock formations and colours, which alone make it worth to use the about half an hour hike to the beach. And naturally we then always walk the same way back.
Plathiena is now an organized beach with a cantina and sunbeds and umbrellas for rent. Further out are very few tamarisk trees, which also offer some shade. The beach faces west and is thus not very much exposed to the prevailing northern winds. The beach is sandy and it is easy to get into the water. On top the sea in this bay always has a nice colour.
From the village of Plaka, before the ascent to Kastro, one goes left. First is a 'kalderimi', as the Greeks call a rough stone paved mule path, then one comes into the small dirt road, which leads to Fourkovouni. All along the way are fantastic rock formations and colours, which alone make it worth to use the about half an hour hike to the beach. And naturally we then always walk the same way back.
Plathiena is now an organized beach with a cantina and sunbeds and umbrellas for rent. Further out are very few tamarisk trees, which also offer some shade. The beach faces west and is thus not very much exposed to the prevailing northern winds. The beach is sandy and it is easy to get into the water. On top the sea in this bay always has a nice colour.
Written July 24, 2019
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Stathis T
Athens, Greece84 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
Quiet beach in the north part of the island. There is a small canteen where you can find anything from water to snacks, only a few umbrellas and sea beds are available, so if you want them you should go early. On the far right side of the beach there are some trees where you can find some shade. Overall a nice, quiet beach to spend a relaxing day.
Written July 18, 2017
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ziacesca
West Yorkshire67 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
Although we did not stay at Pollonia we visited by bus from Adamas. It seemed a really family friendly place and the beach was lovely with shallow clean water. There were some good places to eat and a couple of supermarkets. I would say a very relaxing and quiet location. We visited the winery just a few minutes walk from the beach and there was a lovely shop/café that sold all it's own honey products, cakes etc. This was just on the road in from Adamas. I think it is called the Apanemia.
Written August 19, 2014
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Fabienne D
Montreal, Canada50 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
One of my favourite beaches in Milos.
The water is beautiful, and its a sandy beach.
Nice and not too crowded.
Apparently the nicest sunset on the island but we didnt stay to watch it.
They also have a beach bar on site and chairs/umbrellas if you need
The water is beautiful, and its a sandy beach.
Nice and not too crowded.
Apparently the nicest sunset on the island but we didnt stay to watch it.
They also have a beach bar on site and chairs/umbrellas if you need
Written July 29, 2019
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Natek3232
New York, NY143 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
This was my favorite beach in Milos, until I found an even better one the following day (Firiplaka). It has lots of great soft sand and a nice gradual slope out into the clear blue water. The day we went it was not windy and there were no waves. The scenery was really nice on both sides. There were chairs and umbrellas available to rent and a small canteen. The drive down was not bad, but we did get a little tied up in the streets of Plaka before we found the signs. There is a large paved parking lot. There were a lot of people there when we visited in July 2014 but it did not feel overcrowded. Had a great time!
Written July 28, 2014
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Julia C
Fredericton, Canada156 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Nice beach, smaller side but surprisingly very accessible. Beach bar for drinks and food, bathrooms and even an outdoor shower. A fair bit of parking and umbrellas and chairs.
Written July 4, 2024
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Ioannis T
Athens, Greece45 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
This was an amazing beach with crystal clear water. Try to get there early to secure a nice spot. There are few umbrellas.
Written July 1, 2023
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ilovegreecetoronto
ETOBICOKE116 contributions
Sept 2019
This was our first beach in Milos and I was blown away. It's absolutely stunning. The water is shallow, the beach clean and the water...ah the water!! Just amazing. You can rent a lounger for 3.5 Euro or lay on your towel. Whatever you do don't miss this beautiful beach.
Written September 30, 2019
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Cette plage est-elle accessible à pied depuis Plaka ? Nous souhaiterions y aller pour notre premier jour à Milos mais nous n'aurons un quad que le lendemain. Merci pour votre réponse
Written August 16, 2021
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