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White sculpted cliffs and dark sand create one of the island’s most cinematic beach landscapes.
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Beaches of Santorini
Black sand, sculpted white cliffs and deep blue water: Santorini’s coastline is as dramatic as its caldera.
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Volcanic shores
A Santorini essential
Santorini is not a classic sandy-beach island. Its volcanic origins created shores with strong colours, striking rock formations and a wonderfully different atmosphere in every direction.
What to expect
Black sand, sculpted white cliffs and deep blue water: Santorini’s coastline is as dramatic as its caldera.
Perivolos & Perissa
Long black-sand shores with beach bars, restaurants, loungers and easy swimming days.
The north coast
Katharos, Baxedes and Koloumbos offer a wilder, quieter mood within easier reach of Oia.
A local note
Beach conditions can change with the wind. Follow local signs around cliffs and paths, take water and suitable footwear, and ask us which coast is best that day.
Ask us before your stay