Best Santorini Beaches
When you think of spending your summer vacation on Greek Islands immediately beautiful images of gold sand beaches with crystal clear blue waters start to jump in your head. Well, you will be little disappointed to know that Santorini is not famous for its beaches, but all of them have something special to show you. You will find here the unique variety of black and white sand, red and white pebbles, green, blue and black waters. Due, to volcanic nature of the Island there aren’t many beaches available and most of them are located on the eastern side of the Island, while on the western side you will find the magnificent caldera and the cliff. Hereafter we are going to give you names, characteristics and directions and I’ll let you discover the magic of Santorini by yourself!
Kamari Beach
Santorini Kamari Beach
Kamari is the most famous beach of Santorini. It is named after the village of Kamari and its characteristic black pebbles. Kamari is well organized beach with a great number of hotels, inns, shops and people, composing a pure setting of vacations. Kamari beach is located 10 km south-east of Fira.
Monolithos beach
Santorini Monolithos Beach
Monolithos beach lies next to Kamari. It has almost the same landscape of Kamari covered with characteristic black pebbles. Monolithos is less crowdie, quiet and nice beach. It is ideal for families and nature-lovers, overflowing with tamarisks generously offering their shade. You will enjoy it in less windy day, however these days are very rare. Monolithos beach is very close to the airport of Santorini and the access to the beach is easy by bus. Monolithos as most of the Santorini beaches is well organized, and will provide you with umbrellas and sun beds. Monolithos beach is located 10 km south-east of Fira.
Perissa and Perivolos
Santorini Perissa Beach
Perissa and Perivolos are two beaches united in one very long beach located in eastern part of Santorini. At one side is called “Perissa and “Perivolos” at the other one. The long sandy coast of Perissa starts from the mount Mesa and ends at Perivlos beach. It is the most “touristic” beach of the island. Perissa is well organized beach where you can find umbrellas and sun beds for rent, mini markets, sea sports, taverns and restaurants. Due to nearby camping the beach thrives mainly with younger crowd. There are a lot of the most famous beach bars loud music and slender bodies waiting for you to discover.
Columbo Beach
Santorini Columbo Beach
Columbo is located on north-east of the Santorini island It is not visible from the road, therefore you might pass by it without stopping. It is black pebbled, quiet and nice beach. Columbo is one of the not very well organized beach on Santorini , therefore you should be equipped with water and sandwiches. In case you won’t bring your umbrella the cliff will offer you its shade and it is most certain that you will find enough space. According to volcanologists Columbo beach hase the largest active underwater crater of Santorini.
Armeni Beach
Santorini Armeni Beach
If you are looking for almost “private” beach then Armeni would be your choice. It is the small bay behind Ammoudi which can either be reached by boat from Amoudi or on foot. Armeni. If you find it hard descending and ascending 286 steps, you can choose riding a donkey is the alternative solution. Also it should be mentioned that there is available a diving centre.
Red Beach (Kokkini)
Santorini Red Beach
Red Beach or else Kokkini because of its unique red pebble color is one of the most famous beaches of Santorini. Despite of very difficult access Red Beach remains one of the mostly visited beaches of the island. The only ways to get there are on foot from the harbor of Akrotiri (around 10 minutes) or by boat ( short excursions start from Kamari, Akrotiri and Perissa). It is an organized beach and though located far away from villages you can have everything you might need, from sun beds and umbrellas to snacks and drinks.
White Beach, Aspri Ammos
Santorini White Beach
White Beach or else Aspri Ammos, is located next to the Red Beach. As you can imagine by its name the color of cliffs surrounding the beach along with pebbles is white. As a matter of fact the beach itself is covered by black sand and grey and white big pebbles. Access to this magnificent place is available only by boat from Akrotiri. On the beach there are some umbrellas and sun beds for rent as well as a small canteen.
Ammoudi Beach
The harbor of Oia is the Ammoudi beach. It is small beach equipped with few taverns, small hotel and mini market. Due to the fact that Oia is considered as The traditional settlement the Ammoudi beach is always gain high traffic of tourists. Access to Amoudi beach can be either by car, mules or by feet.
Pori Beach
Santorini Pori Beach
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Vlyhada Beach
Santorini Vlychada Beach
Vlychada beach evolvin to popular beach by the tourist who enjoys truly moonscape. White pumice rocks, black sand forming a moon landscape, constitute the characteristic feature of this awesome beach. Part of Vlychada beach is organized, offering sun beds and umbrellas, while the other side is more remote. Vlychada is preferred by the Nudists where they can find more privacy. Taverns and bars are also available. Access to Vlychada is easy and can be done by the bus.
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