The island of Santorini is the southernmost of the Cyclades and one of the most beautiful in the whole Mediterranean. This is certainly due to the landscapes and beaches that are so special. Santorini, together with the island of Milos, is the only island to rest on the remains of an ancient volcano.
The island is known for its villages and breathtaking views much more than for its beaches, which are different from what we imagine we find in Greece. Here are the 10 beaches you should not miss on your next trip to Santorini with a map
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Most beautiful beaches
Monolithos Beach
Monolithos is located along the east coast of Santorini. The dark-coloured beach is less crowded and chaotic than other beaches and is surrounded by trees and vegetation. The shallow waters make it the perfect beach for children.
Red Beach
A unique beach, perhaps the most beautiful on Santorini. It is called Red Beach because of the red colour of the volcanic sand. It is located not far from the village of Akrotiri in the south of the island. It can be reached via a dirt road that starts just after the car park. Protected by red lava cliffs, it is the perfect place for snorkelling on the island.
White Beach
Surrounded by white cliffs that give it its name, the White Beach of Santorini is located right next to the Red Beach at the southern tip of Santorini. It is a small cove of black sand with large white pebbles and can only be reached by boat from Akrotiri or the neighbouring Red Beach.
Koloumbos Beach
This is the most isolated beach on Santorini and is located 10 km from Fira, the island's capital. To reach it, you have to walk along a path surrounded by thyme bushes; as you walk down the small road, you will fall in love with the picturesque landscape.
As the area is close to the island's crater, the water temperature is very high. It is a beach where naturism can be practised.
Kambia Beach
Not far from Red and White Beach, Kambia is a very quiet pebble beach. It can be reached either by sea or along a dirt road.
Kamari Beach
The Kamari shoreline is known for its black sand beach surrounded by the Mesa Vouno. The crescent-shaped Kamari beach offers the possibility of water sports and diving.
Amoudy Bay
Protected by red cliffs, Amoudi Bay lies below the village of Oia and is reached by climbing 214 steps or riding a mule. The beach overlooks the caldera.
Armeni Beach
Armeni Beach is located not far from Amoudi Beach and is a small paradise with turquoise water. The beach can be reached by boat from Amoudi or by walking up 286 steps from Oia.
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Perissa Beach
Also known as the black beach of Santorini, it is 8 kilometres long and is located on the south-eastern coast of the island in an area that is very exposed to the wind. Many water sports can be practised here. A path starts from the beach and takes you all the way to Fira.
Mesa Pigadia
Ideally, one should visit this beach out of season, when it is not overrun by hordes of tourists. The beach is located near the lighthouse in the south of the island of Santorini.
Nea Kameni
From Fira, you can head for the islet of Nea Kameni, which lies in the centre of Santorini's caldera, one of the most active volcanoes in Greece. The island with its barren, almost lunar terrain offers beautiful beaches where you can take a swim and enjoy the benefits of the dark warm waters.
How to get to Santorini
You can get there either by plane or by ferry. Direct flights to Santorini depart daily from Italy with easyJet, Meridiana, easyJet, Blu-Express, Vueling, Neos Air, Volotea and Aegen Airlines.
By ferry, one travels from Bari, Brindisi, Ancona, Venice and Trieste to the island making an initial stopover in Patras and then on to Piraeus. From there, numerous connections to Santorini depart.
By ship one travels from Siros and Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Ios, Crete, Folegandros, Sikinos and Anafi.
Flights to Santorini
There are several airlines flying to Santorini from Italy. The main ones include easyJet that connects Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa to the Greek island, Blu- Express that flies from Bologna, Vueling flies Florence to Santorini and Volotea connects the island to Palermo, Bari, Naples and Venice.
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Map and Map
Below is a map with the most beautiful beaches of Santorini
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