Kleftiko & Tsigrado boat tour Milos: Five remote beaches

Steer your own route to Milos's boat-only beaches

A private boat rental on Milos takes you to five remote beaches and sea caves reachable only by water: Tsigrado's cliff-ringed cove, Gerontas with its arch-shaped rock, Gerakas Bay's white formations, Kleftiko's turquoise shallows, and Sikia cave with its open roof and small interior beach. A licensed skipper navigates. You choose the pace and the stops. Five hours, with snorkelling gear, water, soft drinks and snacks on board. English, Spanish and Greek spoken.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Milos' secret beaches by boat

• Visit Agia Kyriaki Beach
• Swim at Tsigrado Beach
• Pass by Gerakas Bay
• Pass by Gerontas Beach
• Swim at Kleftiko Beach
• Swim inside Sikia Cave

The experience

Kleftiko and Tsigrado are the two stops that define this tour. Both are accessible only by boat, both sit in water so clear the sand shows from the surface, and both carry the kind of isolation that makes a beach feel like a discovery. Kleftiko was a pirate anchorage centuries ago. Now it's a maze of white rock formations and sea caves carved into the southwestern cliffs. Tsigrado lies on the southern coast between steep walls, reachable by a scramble down the cliff face that the source warns is not for anyone with mobility concerns or a fear of heights. The boat gets you to the water's edge. What you do there (swim, snorkel, float) is yours to decide.

The other three stops fill out the five-hour window. Gerakas Bay sits on the southern shore with emerald water and massive white rock slides caused by perlite deposits; Gerontas, on the southwest, is a hidden cove with an arch-shaped rock formation and dark sand backed by white cliffs; Sikia is a sea cave whose roof collapsed long ago, leaving an open sky above a small beach inside. Snorkelling equipment comes with the rental, along with bottled water, soft drinks and snacks. The skipper is licensed and speaks English, Spanish or Greek.

Five hours is long enough to linger at two or three stops without rushing, but short enough to fit the rest of your day around it. The boat is yours to direct. You set which beaches matter most and how long to stay at each one. That freedom is the whole point.

What’s included

• Licensed skipper fluent in English, Spanish or Greek.
• snorkelling equipment for each passenger.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• light snacks throughout the five hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 15:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Milos Charters

Is this one for you?Five hours leaves room for a second activity or a leisurely lunch elsewhere on Milos, but not for a full second excursion. The boat-only access to Kleftiko, Tsigrado and Sikia means you skip the cliff scrambles and land-based crowds, though Tsigrado's water entry still requires comfort with a steep descent if you want to reach the beach itself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Greek.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What makes Kleftiko worth the boat trip from other Milos beaches?

Kleftiko sits on the southwestern cliffs and can only be reached by water. It's known for crystal-clear turquoise shallows, vivid white rock formations, and sea caves. It was once a pirate anchorage and is now one of Milos's most visited boat-only sites.

Is Tsigrado beach accessible if I'm not comfortable climbing?

Tsigrado is reached by a steep climb down the cliff face, which the operator does not recommend for travelers with mobility issues, small children, or anyone uncomfortable with heights. The boat anchors at the water's edge, but the beach itself requires that descent.

What's included in the five-hour rental besides the boat and skipper?

Snorkelling equipment, bottled water, soft drinks, and snacks are included. Towels, sunglasses, sunblock and an onboard restroom are not.

Can I choose which beaches to visit, or is the route fixed?

The boat is yours to direct. You set the pace and decide which of the five stops (Agia Kiriaki, Tsigrado, Gerakas Bay, Gerontas, Kleftiko and Sikia) matter most to you and how long to spend at each one.

What is Sikia cave like, and can you swim inside it?

Sikia is a sea cave in the southwest corner of Milos whose roof collapsed in the past, leaving an open top that frames the Aegean sky. A small beach sits inside the cave and swimming is permitted, though the water is very cold because of the limited light and depth.