Kamari

Kamari Village in Santorini is located on one of the two sides of a limestone hill, Mesa Vouno. It is visible from the archaeological site of Ancient Thera which is perched on this very same hill.

There is a promenade behind the Kamari beach lined with various shops, cafes, restaurants, and service providers.

Kamari beach is a blue flag beach, with proper facilities like paid restrooms and showers, sunbeds and umbrellas for rent, playgrounds, and life guards.

There a plenty beach side restaurants on Kamari beach where one can use sunbeds and umbrellas for free in exchange for buying a free drinks.

Santorini Airport is about 3.5 kms away from Kamari and takes about 50 minutes drive.

Wooden plank boards between sunbeds on Kamari beach facilitates an easier walk through throughout the beach. It becomes easier to to move around especially during summers when sand gets hotter with the rising day.

Aeriel view of Kamari

One can catch a ferry from Kamari beach to Perissa beach to avoid a long walk, from the very end of the beach close to the mountain. It take about 5-10 minutes to reach Perissa beach by ferry.

Sunbeds and umbrellas on Kamari Beach

The view of Mesa Vouno from Kamari Beach.

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What is the best time to visit Kamari?

The best time to visit Kamari is from late spring to early autumn, from May to September. During this period, temperatures range from a pleasant 20 to 30°C, providing ideal conditions for exploring. This timeframe offers visitors various outdoor activities, vibrant festivals, and a lively atmosphere. The downside, however, is the peak tourist season, from July to August, resulting in crowded attractions, scorching heat, and higher accommodation prices. The winter months, from November to March, witness cooler temperatures, shut down of most services, and reduced tourist activity.