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!

Santorini Food and Wine Tour

One of the best activities to add to your Santorini itinerary is to attend a food and wine tour. You will benefit a lot from this tour as you will be walked through to the different places in Santorini (historical and modern) where you'll find the best set of local food! Some travel companies would offer you a 6-hour-long food trip around the island. This includes your transportation, tour fee, and the appetizing lunch/snack and sometimes even dinner of the day. You may also opt for a cooking class with some tour organizers. If you want to know more about how you can explore and taste Santorini at the same time, join us today in our short food trip in Santorini, Greece!

This lovely lunch setup couldn't wait for you any longer!

Joining a food tour is not just enjoyable because of the perks of tasting the local cuisine but also, you'll get to know more about the culture and history of the place you are visiting. Food is part of everyone's culture. In Santorini, they have an abundant source of raw food/seafood that they turn into tempting dishes thru their passion. Moving forward, a typical food and wine tour would cost you, at least, 150€ per person if you will be joining a small group of 8 persons according to Santorini Wine Adventure. Their offer includes a visit to two popular wineries in Santorini. Now, you can look for other tour coordinators who can provide you a cheaper rate with a super awesome travel deal, really, it's up to you if you want to call for a sole food trip or a wine tour instead.

The 1800 Restaurant in Oia is not that hard to reach and find if you are traveling solo.

Now if you want to go solo, it's okay to ditch the group tour and chase the aroma of Greek cuisine being slain in the kitchen of  various Santorini restaurants. Going after the authentic Santorinian dishes won't fail you. In fact, you can check out a fine dining place located on a mountaintop in Oia called The 1800 Restaurant. Known as one of the best restaurants in Oia and Santorini as a whole, you can't blame why many visitors are glad to have their happy dining here! Aside from the delectable Greek menu they serve, The 1800 Restaurant offers you a magnificent view of Santorini's Caldera. Make sure to grab your seat in their roof garden to secure a sunset spot as well.

Roof Garden, 1800 Restaurant in Oia, Santorini

Whether you'll join a group food and wine tour or will go solo to chase the delicious traditional foods in Santorini, you will have the best time of your life here! Be sure to make a lot of room for food as Santorini will prep and serve you only tasty, fresh, and healthy dishes!