Red Beach

The caldera's edge on the western side of Santorini doesn't have many beaches but the eastern and southern end have plenty. Near Akrotiri is Red Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Santorini.

There is free parking at the end of the road. There are vendors selling fresh fruit and drinks.

Hike along a rocky path then down to the beach--about 10 minutes from the parking lot.

You can see why the beach is called Red Beach when you see the red cliffs above the beach.

Nice, wide sandy beach but there isn't much shade. During the tourist season, vendors rent chairs and umbrellas.

Right next to Red Beach is a black cliff. You would think this is Black Beach but Black Beach is actually further along the coast, near the tip of Santorini. In the cove next to Red Beach is White Beach, which is apparently more secluded. We didn't make the trek.

The water is crystal clear but the water's edge has pebbles instead of a sandy bottom.

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