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Santorini beaches

Due to the facts that Santorini is a Volcanic island its beaches are unique in Greece having the characteristics of the black volcanic sand and pebbles. Of course do not expect to find in Santorini golden sand beaches like those of other Greek islands like Naxos, Mykonos,Ios or the white sand beaches like in Lefkada.

The most famous beaches of Santorini, Perisa and Kamari, located at the east part of the island. There are some smaller ones at the north east like Koloumbos beach and a bit further the Vourvoulos beach. To the South east of the island are red beach (Kokini paralia) and the white beach (accesible by boat) near to the famous archaeological site of Akrotiri. From Emporios village there is access to the beach and the marina of Glyfada which is the main marina of Santorini.

In Oia you will find the Amoudi beach ideal for those that like snorkelling,. In the area you will find some nice fish taverns. At the Armeni beach you can enjoy grilled octopus in the local tavern and dive into the deep blue waters.. Due to the slightly difficult access these beaches and the narrow rocky shoreline they are not as crowded as the beaches on the east coast.

A few kilometres east of Oia is the beach of Mavropetra on the north east part of Santorini. Further south from Mavropetra are the beaches of Baxedes, Koloubo and Pori beach, all accesible by car. After Pori if you want to get to the long stretch of beaches as they continue to the south east you must drive to Vourvoulos and from there to Vourvoulos beach.

The beach of Pigadia,Karterados and Monolithos are close to Fyra and located north of Santorini Airport. Monolithos beach is well organised with umbrellas, beach beds and water sport facilities as well as the beaches to the north and south like the beach of Agia Paraskevi the last one before the popular beach of Kamari.

Kamari beach is the most upmarket beach of Santorini and it stretches between restaurants, cafes, pensions and hotels on one side the road and the beach at the other side. It has all the aspects of a package holiday resort. There are many water sport activities including wind surfing.

The beach of Perissa has a lower profile then Kamari and is more popular amongst young people and backpackers due to the fact that near the beach you will find cheaper accommodation in rooms, pensions and in the local campsite. The prices also in the local bars and restaurants are cheaper here. The beach of Perivolos in fact is an extension of Perissa, it is more quite nad has as well bars and restaurants. In fact the kilometres long stretch of beaches on the East cost of Santorini from Mavropetra to Perivolos and Vlihada have the common elements of crystal blue water, grey sand and pumice, and the innumerable thatched umbrellas. If you take the east coast road that leads to Oia you will find many small remote beaches ideal for wind surfing and diving.

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