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Santorini Beach Guide

Santorini beaches guide and information.

Explore Santorini best beaches with Aegean Taxi.

Santorini’s coastline is a masterpiece of volcanic nature, offering a dramatic array of beaches unlike anywhere else on earth.

From the iconic red and black sands to coves beneath lunar-like cliffs, we offer an insider’s guide to the island's most stunning shores.

Your unforgettable Santorini experience starts here!

Painting of a scenic beach featuring cliffs and a rocky shore
Red Beach
Perissa
Kamari
Perivolos
Vlychada
The stunning red volcanic cliffs and dark blue waters of Red Beach, Santorini.

Red Beach (Kokkini)

  • Red Beach distance from Town:12km
  • Red Beach is best for:Unique Scenery
  • Red Beach restaurants:Tavernas in Akrotiri
Red Beach Description: A world-famous, otherworldly landscape where colossal red cliffs plunge into deep blue waters. This pebbly beach is a photographer’s dream and a testament to Santorini’s volcanic power. Access requires a short walk, and an Aegean Taxi can deliver you comfortably to the trailhead, avoiding any parking hassles.
    A panoramic photo of Santorini's Red Beach.

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Sunbeds lining the long stretch of black volcanic sand at Perissa Beach, Santorini.

Perissa Beach

  • Perissa Beach distance from Town:13km
  • Perissa Beach is best for:Lively Atmosphere
  • Perissa Beach restaurants:Tranquilo Beach Bar
Description: A cosmopolitan and vibrant beach featuring miles of unique black volcanic sand. Perissa is fully organized with endless restaurants, cafes, and beach bars, offering a lively atmosphere day and night, all under the watch of the giant Mesa Vouno rock. Let Aegean Taxi provide a seamless ride directly to your chosen spot on the sand.
    The lively beachfront of Perissa.

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The organized, family-friendly promenade of Kamari Beach with Mesa Vouno in the background.

Kamari Beach

  • Kamari Beach distance from Town:8km
  • Kamari Beach is best for:Families & Amenities
  • Kamari Beach restaurants:Almira Restaurant
Kamari Beach Description: A Blue Flag-awarded black sand beach on the other side of Mesa Vouno. Kamari is renowned for its family-friendly atmosphere and a long, beautiful pedestrian promenade brimming with shops, tavernas, and cafes. It's one of the most well-developed beach resorts on the island, and an easy, comfortable trip with Aegean Taxi.
    The bustling promenade along Kamari Beach.

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The chic and stylish Seaside beach club on the black sands of Perivolos Beach.

Perivolos Beach

  • Perivolos Beach distance from Town:12km
  • Perivolos Beach is best for:Upscale Beach Clubs
  • Perivolos Beach restaurants:Seaside Santorini
Perivolos Beach Description: Flowing seamlessly from Perissa, Perivolos is its more sophisticated sibling. Known for its upscale beach clubs, gourmet restaurants, and chilled-out DJ sets, this is the place to see and be seen. Arrive in the comfort and style that Perivolos is famous for with a pre-booked luxury vehicle from Aegean Taxi.
    A luxury sunbed setup at Seaside Santorini in Perivolos.

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The incredible lunar-like, wind-carved cliffs of Vlychada Beach, Santorini.

Vlychada Beach

  • Vlychada Beach distance from Town:13km
  • Vlychada Beach is best for:Lunar Landscape
  • Vlychada Beach restaurants:Theros Wave Bar
Description: Nicknamed 'Moon Beach', Vlychada offers a breathtaking landscape of pale, wind-sculpted cliffs that look like they belong on another planet. It's a quieter, more dramatic beach with a picturesque marina. Reaching this unique and slightly remote location is best done with the convenience of a pre-booked Aegean Taxi.
    The wind-sculpted white cliffs of Vlychada Beach.

Vlychada: A Guide to Santorini's Moon Beach

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scenic beach view

Frequently Asked Questions about Santorini Beaches

What are the beaches in Santorini like? I've heard they are different.

Santorini's beaches are unique due to the island's volcanic history. Instead of fine white sand, you'll find dramatic shores with black, grey, and red sand and pebbles. The most famous are the black sand beaches of Perissa and Perivolos, and the stunning Red Beach with its colossal red cliffs.

Which beaches have the best atmosphere with sunbeds and beach bars?

For a lively, party atmosphere, the long black sand strip of Perissa and Perivolos is the place to be, with dozens of beach clubs and bars. Kamari Beach also offers a fantastic, organized experience with a beautiful promenade lined with restaurants and shops, making it great for a more family-friendly resort feel.

How do I get to the famous Red Beach?

Red Beach is located near the Akrotiri archaeological site. You can drive to a designated parking area, but access to the beach itself requires a short but rocky walk over a headland. A pre-booked ride with Aegean Taxi is ideal, as it drops you at the start of the path and eliminates the stress of finding parking, which is very limited in high season.

What's the best way to travel between the caldera towns and the beaches?

The caldera towns (Fira, Oia) are on high cliffs, while the beaches are on the island's lower eastern and southern coasts. The roads connecting them are steep and winding. The public bus is an option but can be extremely crowded. For a direct, comfortable, and air-conditioned ride, a pre-booked service like Aegean Taxi is by far the most efficient and relaxing way to travel.
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