Perissa Black Sand Beach, Santorini (must see)
Perissa Beach is famous for its black volcanic sand and crystal clear water. Thousands of years ago, the volcano erupted and covered the island in black volcanic ash, pumice, and lava. As a result, Perissa Black Sand Beach has a high level of volcanic mix, making the sand appear black.
Visitors can stroll along the shore or relax on a sun lounger. Many restaurants provide beach umbrellas for patrons. Persissa Beach is cosmopolitan and offers a variety of shore-side and water activities. Visitors can also enjoy watersports such as swimming, canoeing, windsurfing, diving, or jet skiing.
Popular beach bars and restaurants line the beach. DJs play lively music while visitors try beachside cocktails. At night, check out the exciting nightlife and enjoy the beach clubs.
In addition, Perissa Beach has a waterpark with waterslides and pools. The waterpark is a great place for kids and adults to have fun.
Perissa Beach is a Blue Flag beach. This designation indicates that the beach is clean and sustainable.
Visitors can stroll along the shore or relax on a sun lounger. Many restaurants provide beach umbrellas for patrons. Persissa Beach is cosmopolitan and offers a variety of shore-side and water activities. Visitors can also enjoy watersports such as swimming, canoeing, windsurfing, diving, or jet skiing.
Popular beach bars and restaurants line the beach. DJs play lively music while visitors try beachside cocktails. At night, check out the exciting nightlife and enjoy the beach clubs.
In addition, Perissa Beach has a waterpark with waterslides and pools. The waterpark is a great place for kids and adults to have fun.
Perissa Beach is a Blue Flag beach. This designation indicates that the beach is clean and sustainable.
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Perissa Black Sand Beach on Map
Sight Name: Perissa Black Sand Beach
Sight Location: Santorini, Greece (See walking tours in Santorini)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Sight Location: Santorini, Greece (See walking tours in Santorini)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Walking Tours in Santorini, Greece
Create Your Own Walk in Santorini
Creating your own self-guided walk in Santorini is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Fira Walking Tour
Although widely known as Santorini, the famous Greek island in the Aegean Sea is officially called Thira or Thera. It is the alternative pronunciation of the latter that gives Santorini's modern capital Fira its name.
Founded at the end of the 18th century, the city is built on the "eyebrow" of the 400-meter high caldera on the western edge of the semi-circular island. From this... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Founded at the end of the 18th century, the city is built on the "eyebrow" of the 400-meter high caldera on the western edge of the semi-circular island. From this... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Firostefani and Imerovigli Walking Tour
Away from the crowded Fira yet close to the famous Santorini caldera, there are two small settlements: Firostefani and Imerovigli. Each of these gorgeous neighborhoods has something unique to offer, and thus represents an attraction in its own right.
The quaint village of Firostefani, whose name translates as "The Crown of Fira", is now considered a suburb of Santorini's capital,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
The quaint village of Firostefani, whose name translates as "The Crown of Fira", is now considered a suburb of Santorini's capital,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Oia Walking Tour
The main attraction of Santorini island, Oia is a scenic coastal town hanging on the northwestern tip of the rugged clifftop overlooking the Aegean Sea. The idyllic setting of narrow alleyways and white-washed, blue-domed churches is complemented by charming, traditional Cycladic houses built on the lip of the caldera (volcanic crater filled with water) as well as cave homes in the niches carved... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles