There are a few small coves reached by tracks around the village of Tsoukalades but the next true beach is Pefkoulia.

Pefkoulia is a beautiful, sandy, unspoilt beach. It is easily accessible from the road. Parking is near to the two tavernas. Stretching for four kilometres, the same size as Gira, there is plenty of choice when it comes to where to lay your towel. Immediately in front of the tavernas it gets very busy,especially in July and August. This is where sunbeds and umbrellas are for hire and it is an easy few seconds to avail yourself of a cool beer or a Greek salad. There are also toilets for the taverna customers. To the south is a couple of kilometres of beach heading towards Agias Nikitas and to the North another couple of kilometres backed by pine trees. This latter area is sometimes used by naturists. This is quite unofficial but they are very discreet and a blind eye seems to be turned. Shade is available under the trees but some people set up camp in the best spots. As with all of the west coast the sea is boisterous and great care should be taken especially on windy days.

Continuing south there is the small fishing village of Agias Nikitas. Mainly pedestrianised due to its narrow lane, it is quite a walk down to the small sandy cove but at the bottom you have a choice of bars and tavernas in a lovely setting. The sea at the harbour beach is calm and safe, quite unusual on this coast but obviously why it was chosen as the only fishing village in the west. As you walk down the cobbled street you may notice a path to the left. This is the path to Milos beach. About a fortyfive minute walk brings you to some steps down to the sandy beach. Most visitors to Milos arrive by boat but if you do walk it you will pass what is said to be the oldest olive tree on the island. At least two thousand years old.

Continuing anticlockwise on the coast road a turn to the right takes you down the newly tarmacked road to Kathisma. With two kilometers of beautiful sand. Kathisma used to be like Pefkoulia, unspoilt. Recently there has been a massive change. New, modern and fantastic tavernas have sprung up, mainly to cater to the tastes of holidaymakers who want a more upmarket and sophisticated feel to their holiday. One of these tavernas has a swimming pool, jacuzzi, cushions set out under the shade of trees, and even pristine toilet and shower facilities. However the beach is absolutely full of sun beds and brollies. Parking in August is impossible unless you get there early. A bus runs from Nidri in the high season.

Next on our travels is Kalamitsi. Although this is the name of the beach it is really a very long winding road from the tiny, sleepy village of that name. The beach is an extension of Kathisma but the two are separated by rocks so you have to be prepared to scramble if you try to get there along the sea. It is a difficult beach to reach but the reward is a beautiful, sandy delight. There are many rock formations, creating a multi-cove-like feel. Beach bars are open in the summer but on the whole it is very unspoilt.