Firiplaka Beach

Firiplaka is the colourful south-coast beach of Milos, known for its multicoloured cliffs, clear water and relaxed setting.

About Firiplaka Beach

Firiplaka is one of the most beautiful beaches on Milos, a long, gently curving bay on the south coast of the island, where the sea meets a backdrop of extraordinary multicoloured cliffs. The cliffs are streaked with red, orange, yellow and white volcanic rock, and they drop straight to a beach of fine sand and small pebbles, giving the place a palette that is unique in Greece. The water is clear and calm, sheltered from the north wind by the island's mass, and the seabed shelves gently, making it excellent for swimming and snorkelling. The beach is long and spacious, and even in high summer it does not feel crowded. A small taverna and sunbeds are available at one end, but much of the beach remains natural and undeveloped. Firiplaka is one of the highlights of the south coast, and it is often combined with a visit to the nearby Tsigrado beach, a smaller, more secluded cove reached by a rope ladder. The multicoloured cliffs, clear water and relaxed atmosphere make Firiplaka one of the essential beaches of Milos and a favourite of photographers.