Santorini Island
  Greek Language
 
     
  Greece / Santorini Island / Santorini Beaches: Kamari, Perissa, Perivolos, Amoudi, Armeni, Vlihada, Baxedes, Vourvoulos, Red & White Beach in Santorini Greece  
 

Santorini Beaches - Santorini Island, Cyclades, Greece


 
  Santorini Beaches:
Kamari, Perissa, Perivolos, Amoudi, Armeni, Vlihada, Baxedes, Vourvoulos, Red & White Beach in Santorini Greece
 
   
 
 

SANTORINI BEACHES

Santorini Island, Cyclades Islands, GreeceThe island of Santorini is famous for its beaches with colorful sands that come from volcanic rocks on the eastern and southern sides of the island, as well as the sandy and smooth pebbly beaches on the western and northern sides of the island.

The Black Beach that stretches along the coast of the villages Perivolos, Perissa, Kamari and Monolithos, is the most frequented of all Santorini Beaches. Kamari Beach and Perissa Beach offer a wide selection of hotels, rooms for rent and apartments, as well as a number of seaside tavernas, bars and cafes. The beaches are organized and provide a variety of water sports facilities, umbrellas and sun beds.

Akrotiri, Red BeachThe Red and White Beaches near Akrotiri, are two stunning Santorini Beaches, located beneath dramatic cliffs. The White Beach can be reached only by excursion boat, but it is well worth the trip.

The beaches of Amoudi and Armeni are situated below the settlement of Oia (Ia), and are quite popular. Amoudi Beach is one of the most charming Santorini Beaches, with clean, clear waters, a small harbor and several quaint fish taverns and cafes. Both beaches are easy to get to from Oia, Imerovigli and Fira, where there are a plethora of hotels, studios, apartments, suites and rooms for rent.

Vlyhada Beach, in southern Santorini, is a wonderful place to relax, as it is one of the less frequented Santorini Beaches. Other lovely beaches are Baxedes and Vourvoulos.

 
 
     
 

Santorini Beaches

Santorini Beaches are the most unique in Greece and indeed the world. The eruptions of the Santorini volcano created shores with colorful sands both on the southern side and the eastern coast of Santorini. The most famous Santorini beaches are the Red Beach and the White Beach near Akrotiri, and the very long stretch of black sand, starting from Perivolos Beach, continuing as Perissa Beach and Kamari Beach, and ending as Monolithos Beach. This entire sandy stretch is called the Black Beach. The Red Beach, White Beach and Black Beach in Santorini are very popular due to their uniqueness.

Below the charming settlement of Oia (Ia) are the lovely beaches of Armeni and Amoudi, which can be reached by a long series of stairs. Amoudi Beach is located in a small fishing port. Both Amoudi Beach and Armeni Beach (known as Oia Beaches) are frequented by many sunbathers, particularly visitors who are staying in Oia (Ia), Santorini.

If you prefer more secluded and less crowded Santorini beaches or are on family holidays with small children in Santorini, we suggest visiting Baxedes Beach and Koloumbos Beach in northern Santorini, as well as Vourvoulou Beach on the eastern coast and Vlychada Beach on the southern coast of Santorini.