The Guide to the Best Beaches in Santorini in 2016

Who would not love to spend their time at the beach in Santorini? Hot sun, fun activities, water sports recreations, and unlimited serving of relish food- ah, this is a scene I wouldn't want to miss when in Santorini. As swimming and island hopping are just two of the things you should not miss doing while in Santorini, we wrote down the best beaches in Santorini in 2016 to serve as a guide for your next summer getaway on the beautiful island. Crystalline clear waters, unique sand with colors of red and black, plus the overall aura at the beach in summer equals major happiness!

Kamari beach 
If the vision and feel of white sand don't excite you anymore, why not try Kamari beach in Santorini? Kamari is superb popular among tourists for it has black sand instead of the usual golden brown or white beaches one would see in Greece. Moreover, Kamari is a fully organized beach which is most recommended for family outings. From hotels to restaurants, there are more than enough establishments to keep you warm in Kamari. Kamari is a pretty resort town especially at night when the water and rock formations are shining right next to you.

Kamari beach

Kamari is located at 10km southeast of Fira. It is also favored by its visitors as the beach is easy to access even when you're driving alone.

Red Beach
After visiting a black beach in the southeast of Fira, let's go 12km southwest away from the main city to witness the awesomeness of the Red Beach! When at Red Beach, one does not simply walk on their bare feet! Here, instead of sand, there are pebbles that'll kiss your toes. The pebbles, as well as the backdrop cliff, are in red color! The Red beach has an organized shore where there are sunbeds and umbrellas to shade you from the heat of the sun. It is relatively accessible via car or bus. Only you will need to walk down the cliff for about two minutes to get to the grounds of Red beach.

Red beach

Monolithos
If you want a more secluded place to hang out in Santorini, you should try Monolithos for once. It is the best as the beach is not crowded most of the time, you can bring your children here, and really, it is the best natural place in Santorini where you can take your kids with you. It is a semi-organized beach as there are hotels nearby. There's also a playground for the kids and the sand is perfect for building castles!

Monolithos beach

Accommodation Tips
Are you checking out Santorini apartments and hotels already for your summer vacation in Santorini? As much as we want to let you savor the experience of a well-researched trip, you should consider this tip, anyway. Golden rule: There're only two places where one should settle in Santorini. Either in the villages near the majestic Caldera or in beach towns that are not too far away from Fira, the main city in Santorini. But still, we would love to go with the accommodations that are close to the Caldera because of the breathtaking scenery it provides- end of the conversation. You can stay in Oia, Fira, Imerovigli, or Firostefani and hop on a bus for a short trip to the beach that you desire to go to.

Nikos Villas features a Cycladic architecture to blend with the breathtaking scenery in Santorini.

Oia hotels, for example, give you a grand view of the Caldera. Nikos Villas is one of the hotels that are worth checking out in Santorini. They will give you a lot of options for accommodation- studio, apartment, and suites. Plus, you will be shown what Greek hospitality is like by their lovely and friendly hotels staffs.

Enjoy your stay at Nikos Villas! Make fun memories!

If you will be in Santorini for the summer, you better head your way to Nikos Villas. The earlier you'll be booking your stay, maybe you'll get discounts for it!

Oia Santorini hotels - The true romantic experience

A very romantic island, ideal for some time alone with your other half is Santorini. The natural beauty of the island creates majestic scenery in order for you to enjoy the most magical time of your relationship. The great view that you can find in almost every place on the island will take your breath away and a dinner or a sunset will suddenly feel way more sensual.
In order to take the most out of this experience it would be wise to choose your accommodation accordingly. While there are many Santorini apartments offering great quality of accommodation, the best one for you is to go to Oia – a small graphic village which is said to have one of the best sunsets in the world. Oia Santorini hotels can give you exactly this; the opportunity to experience those breathtaking moments away in your own privacy – away from the overcrowded spots.

The romantic village of Oia

But what exactly you should go after? Something that you should definitely not miss is a dinner while staring at the magnificent view. If you want this to be more private and you can afford it, you can rent a private villa or an apartment and cook your own specialty for your loved one. Light some candles, pour some wine on your glasses and from there just let Santorini to do her part. The majestic view, the calmness of the night and the nice fresh wind will create a unique atmosphere which will make you feel like you fall in love for the first time.

The famous sunset of Santorini

Another thing that you should take advantage of is the sunset. It is no secret that sunsets have always been one of the most romantic moments of the day. In Oia the white houses of Cycladic style get little bit orange due to the sun which is disappearing into the blue sea. Those few minutes you can hug your partner and stay in silence getting full by the emotions of the moment. Later on you can have a small walk around the village and explore together the small secrets of Oia.
As far as you accommodation is concerned, there are several of Santorini apartments all around the island that offer a quality stay to their customers. However, what you are looking for is something that will combine not only a pleasurable stay but a good location as well, and Oia is the place that you should look for this.

Nikos Villas in Oia, Santorini

Among the other Oia Santorini hotels, the one that combines everything and can offer you a delightful stay is Nikos Villas. It is built straight on the mountain and it offers breathtaking view from almost every part of the complex. On the same time, the rooms and suites that are offered are luxurious and equipped with all the modern conveniences such as satellite TV and Wi-Fi. Last but not least, the best part of this hotel is that it is built in the classic Santorinian style. This way you will get the true feeling of being on this island 24/7, while you will also get the chance of enjoying the original way of living in Cyclades.
Nonetheless, Santorini can be the true romantic experience for you. Whether you have been together with your loved one for years or just for days, it is certain that this will be a unique experience for you relationship. Santorini apartments in general can offer you great accommodation; on the same time if you choose one of Oia Santorini hotels, you can be sure that you will enjoy the great view of Caldera at any given point of your day. So, just choose Santorini and fall in love again.