Santorini is a Greek archipelago of volcanic origin, consisting of five islands. The most important and gave a name to the whole community. The rest are called Terasia, Palea-Kameni, Aspronisi and Nea-Kameni.
The beaches of Santorini are famous for their magnificent nature, beautiful landscapes, crystal sea. And, interestingly, the islands have beaches of different colors - red, black, white.
Best beaches of Santorini
The most visited and popular beaches are the red beach of Kokkini Paralia, the black beaches of Santorini - Kamari, Perissa and Monolithos and the white beach - Aspri Paralia.
Kokkini Paralia - steep beach with sand of red color. You can get to it from Kamari by boat or by land, going down the cliff.
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Kamari is a beach with black sand. There is not only a place for sun loungers, but also for several restaurants and shops. For children, this beach is not entirely safe, because sunset in the water is uncomfortable. Here and there there are stone slabs on the bottom, which can be painfully hit.
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Beaches Perissa and Monolithos - also with black sand, are great for family holidays, since they have a shallow depth of the sea. Also these beaches are popular among celebrities. The sea here is almost always calm due to the protection from the northern winds, which provides the cliff Mesa Vuno.
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Aspri Paralia - Santorini beach with white sand. Quite secluded, surrounded by rocks. In the water lie stone slabs, which somewhat complicates the process of bathing. To get here is easier on the sea.
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Santorini hotels with private beach
Most of the hotels on the islands of Santorini are on the coastline and have their own beaches. The most famous of them are:
