Best Beaches in Santorini

Perissa black sand beach is the most popular beach in Santorini, which lies on the foot of the Mesa Vuono Mountain. It is famous for kayaking and other watersports like canoeing, windsurfing, waterskiing, banana boats, and parasailing. It also has a separate kid's playground and a gorgeous water park with three water slides. The beach has been awarded the E.U Blue Flag.

Kamari Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Santorini with a stretch of 5 kms of black volcanic sand and crystalline deep waters. It is located at the foot of Mesa Vouno mountain offering a stunning view of the hill. It is a blue flag beach popular for diving, snorkelling, paddle boating, windsurfing, water skiing and surfing.

Perivolos Beach is one of the longest beaches in Santorini and lies on the island's southern end. It is the most cosmopolitan beach with the best nightclubs on the island. It is a well-organised beach awarded with E.U. Blue Flag. It is popular for scuba diving and jet skiing. Amenities like sun lounges, umbrellas, showers, lifeguards, and ball courts are available here.

Moon Beach, also known as Vlychada Beach, is a moon-shaped beach located on the southern tip of Santorini, near the beach of Agios Georgios. It is a grey sand beach with clean deep waters which rests below tall cliffs formed by the volcano. It is perfect for sunbathing and snorkelling and is less crowded than other beaches.

Amoudi Beach is a beautiful bay and a small port located at the bottom of the beautiful Oia village. Unlike other typical beaches, it is a rocky volcanic coast with crystalline water perfect for diving. It is also ideal for peaceful walks. The beach has no sunbeds or umbrellas, but several fish taverns are along the waterfront.

The white beach is a small cove on the southwest coast of Santorini with grey volcanic sand and black pebbles. It is also called Lefki Ammos by the locals. The clear turquoise waters here contrast with surrounding white cliffs. It is perfect for sunbathing and snorkelling. The beach is small, and only amenities like a few sunbeds and umbrellas for rent are available.