{"id":19183,"date":"2026-08-09T15:36:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T15:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/09\/helicopter-lands-at-milos-famous-sarakiniko-beach-so-passengers-can-go-swimming-greek-city-times\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T15:36:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T15:36:48","slug":"helicopter-lands-at-milos-famous-sarakiniko-beach-so-passengers-can-go-swimming-greek-city-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/09\/helicopter-lands-at-milos-famous-sarakiniko-beach-so-passengers-can-go-swimming-greek-city-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Helicopter lands at Milos\u2019 famous Sarakiniko beach so passengers can go swimming \u2013 Greek City Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-first=\"S\">\n<h4 id=\"h-a-helicopter-has-sparked-outrage-after-landing-at-sarakiniko-one-of-the-most-recognisable-beaches-on-the-greek-island-of-milos-reportedly-so-its-passengers-could-stop-for-a-swim\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A helicopter has sparked outrage after landing at <strong>Sarakiniko<\/strong>, one of the most recognisable beaches on the Greek island of <strong>Milos<\/strong>, reportedly so its passengers could stop for a swim.<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The unusual incident was captured on video by a businessman on the island, with footage showing the helicopter at the iconic white-rock beach while its passengers reportedly enjoyed a dip in the sea.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking to Greek broadcaster SKAI, the man who recorded the footage expressed disbelief at what he had witnessed.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe don\u2019t know what to expect tomorrow, in this much-desired place. A gentleman came with his company to take a bath,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The incident has renewed concerns about the growing pressure placed on some of Greece\u2019s most popular natural attractions during the peak summer tourism season.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Db0GYvuA7OU\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sarakiniko is famous for its dramatic white volcanic rock formations, turquoise waters and distinctive lunar-like landscape, making it one of Milos\u2019 most photographed destinations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The witness also questioned whether stronger measures are needed to protect the area from increasingly intrusive tourism activity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAt some point a way of protection will have to be found. Sarakiniko is not a protected area and it should be,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The helicopter landing has raised questions over the rules governing access to Sarakiniko and whether aircraft are permitted to land at the beach under the circumstances seen in the footage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The incident comes as Greece continues to grapple with the challenge of managing visitor numbers and protecting its most popular natural and cultural sites from the pressures of mass tourism.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Sarakiniko attracting thousands of visitors each summer, calls for greater protection of the iconic landscape are likely to intensify following the incident.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch the video below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SEO Title:<\/strong> Helicopter lands at Milos\u2019 Sarakiniko beach so passengers can swim<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Focus Keyphrase:<\/strong> Sarakiniko helicopter landing<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Slug:<\/strong> helicopter-lands-sarakiniko-milos-beach-swim<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Meta Description:<\/strong> A helicopter reportedly landed at Milos\u2019 famous Sarakiniko beach so passengers could swim, sparking concerns over the protection of the iconic site.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Excerpt:<\/strong> A helicopter has been filmed at Sarakiniko beach in Milos, reportedly allowing its passengers to stop for a swim at one of Greece\u2019s most iconic natural attractions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tags:<\/strong> Milos, Sarakiniko, Greece, Greek islands, tourism Greece, helicopter, Sarakiniko beach, summer tourism, mass tourism, Greek beaches, Cyclades, travel Greece<\/p>\n<footer class=\"article-tags entry-footer\">\n<div>\n\t\t<strong>Tags:<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\tCyclades, Greece, Greek beaches, greek islands, helicopter, mass tourism, Milos, Sarakiniko, Sarakiniko Beach, summer tourism, tourism Greece, Travel Greece\t<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"category_container author-information\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<section id=\"authorpage\" class=\"authorpage\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/99ca06517608e7af44e9761bf7c358974ffbc4a43859fd8e5be6fc2f50d341af?s=164&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/99ca06517608e7af44e9761bf7c358974ffbc4a43859fd8e5be6fc2f50d341af?s=328&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-164 photo lazyload\" height=\"164\" width=\"164\" decoding=\"async\"\/>\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"author-content\">\n<h5>Bill Giannopoulos<\/h5>\n<h4>Junior Editor<\/h4>\n<p>Bill Giannopoulos is a Junior Editor at Greek City Times, covering Greek and international news, sport, and history.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.gr\" class=\"boxed-icon fill\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-link\"\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/2026\/08\/09\/helicopter-lands-sarakiniko-milos-beach-swim\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A helicopter has sparked outrage after landing at Sarakiniko, one of the most recognisable beaches on the Greek island of Milos, reportedly so its passengers could stop for a swim. 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