The resort beaches on the flat east and south coasts — long stretches of black volcanic sand, tavernas and beach bars, a world away from the cliffs. No caldera view, but proper beach days, more space and much better value; the base for a sun-and-sea holiday, with the villages a bus or drive away.
A look around
What you’ll be living next to. Swipe through.
€80–140
typical per night in Greece
The sensible middle
Typical prices for Santorini — neither steal nor splurge.
Where it sits
The circle is Kamari & Perissa and roughly a 10-minute walk around it.
How far is everything?
From the middle of this area to the city's headline sights — pick your own on the city page and these become your list.
- Santorini wine tasting9 min taxi3.0 km
- Fira & the caldera rim18 min taxi6.1 km
- Ancient Akrotiri22 min taxi7.3 km
- The Fira to Oia caldera walk23 min taxi7.8 km
- Skaros Rock24 min taxi8.1 km
- Oia's blue domes40 min taxi13.3 km
- The Oia sunset40 min taxi13.3 km
- Amoudi Bay42 min taxi13.9 km
On your doorstep
What you’re living next to if you stay here.
- 5.The volcano & hot springs — Sail out into the caldera to the black volcanic islet of Nea Kameni, climb to the steaming crater at its heart, then swim in the warm, sulphurous hot springs off the boat. A classic half- or full-day trip, often with a stop at quiet Thirassia and a sunset sail back; the island's fiery core up close.
- 9.The black-sand beaches — Santorini's beaches are like nowhere else — long stretches of jet-black volcanic sand and pebbles on the east and south coasts at Kamari and Perissa, lined with tavernas and sunbeds. The sand gets scorching, so bring flip-flops; the swimming is warm, and it's a total change from the cliffs.
- 11.The Red Beach — A striking cove backed by towering rust-red volcanic cliffs near Akrotiri, the water a deep blue against the red sand — one of the island's most photogenic swims. Reached by a short scramble over the headland (mind the loose rock); combine it with Akrotiri and the southern beaches.
When are you staying?
Booking.com & Airbnb open searched to Kamari & Perissa; flights via Google Flights.