The Red Beach of Santorini gives visitors a mesmerizing scenery of the red mountain mixed with the blue Aegean Sea and the sandy beach with red and black pebbles.
This beach is an outcome of the explosion of the volcano and it is located in Akrotiri, nearby the village and less than 1 km far from the Archeological Site of the Ancient’ Town’s Excavations.
On the beach there are only a few sun beds with umbrellas and one beach bar, but on the way to get there you will find some restaurants and kiosks with food and refreshments where somebody can grab something to eat or have a meal next from the sea.
Furthermore, you will find some very good restaurants and cafes at the main square of Akrotiri village, before the Red beach where you can sample Greek cuisine and in the evening you can enjoy some very good cocktails in a chill out bar.
You can get there by taking the bus from Fira or a taxi, moreover there is also the choice of getting to the Santorini Red Beach by boat. A very convenient choice is to book a taxi online.
It is important to know that if you don’t get to the Red Beach by boat, walking is needed to reach the coast. There you will find a small rocky and uneven path which is a little bit steep in some of its parts. For that reason walking slowly and carefully is suggested.
Additionally, it is recommended that you bring sunscreen, light clothes and a hat with you as there are not enough umbrellas for everybody to protect themselves from the hot sun. If you have your own beach umbrella and chairs is another option to make your visit to this beach more enjoyable.
Some other places that can you visit nearby the beach is the Excavations of the Prehistoric city in Akrotiri, the ruins of the Venetian Castle inside the village and the famous Light house from which you can see the White island (Aspronisi) from very close.
