| Santorini
has magnificent beaches. Out of the ordinary "tropical style", the island
has to offer unique places to swim Beaches where the sand is black, red,
the sun is hot, and the sea is deep blue and crystal clear. Water sports
are also available in the majority of them.
Perissa
Beach
An
array of water sports is available at Perissa (water skiing, windsurfing
and paddle boats), one of the most popular beaches on the island. The unique
black lava sand and clear deep blue sea are the main attraction. Seafront
taverns, hotels, camping facilities and trees for shade add to the attraction.
The beach is located at the southeaster tip of Santorini.
Red
Beach. (Akrotiri beach)
Not
far from the ancient sites at Akrotiri, is the red beach with the same
name. You couldn't ask for a more breathtaking setting for a swim. Soaring
red lava cliffs which drop right to the black sandy shore and into the
clear blue sea make for a majestic setting and one to enjoy. Meals and
snacks can be found at a nearby hotel and if you like excursions, boats
leave from Akrotiri to other beaches further down the southwest coast.
Vlihada
Beach.
In
the Perivolos area, this beach also offers a perfect spot for those wishing
to avoid the big crowds.
Kamari
Beach.
The
beautiful black sandy beach of Kamari stretches for five miles in length
along the eastern coast of the island. You don't have to walk far to find
taverns on the seafront as well as restaurants, hotels, tourist shops and
entertainment spots. A number of water sports are also available like water
skiing, windsurfing and paddleboats. From Fira you can take the bus to
Kamari with frequent service
Monolithos
Beach
Just
north of kamari and on the eastern coast is the beach of Monolithos. Here
you will find more peace and quiet than other Santorini beaches, however
with all the comforts of the other beaches as there are bungalows facilities
for snacks and meals available.
Ia
Ammoudi
and Armeni are two beautiful beaches, which are frequented by visitors
to Ia, that fascinating town built on the edge of a cliff. Ammoudi is situated
directly below Ia, on the northwest tip of the island while Armeni is little
further on.
Perivolos
Beach
Another
of the quiet variety beaches on the island with small taverns and rooms
to let opposite the beach. It is located on the southern tip of the island.
Sport facilities are available also. |
