Beach
White Beach
Akrotiri, Santorini
About White Beach
White Beach lies just west of Red Beach, closed in by pale cliffs and reached most easily by taxi boat from Akrotiri, since the land approach involves scrambling over rocks. It is small, shaded in parts by the cliff, and quiet outside the busiest hours.
White Beach on the map
Where to eat near White Beach
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More to see around Akrotiri
AttractionAkrotiri Archaeological Site
A Bronze Age town buried by volcanic ash and preserved with streets and multi-storey houses.
BeachRed Beach
A small cove below red volcanic cliffs near the Akrotiri site.
ViewpointAkrotiri Lighthouse
A 19th-century lighthouse on the south-western tip with an open sunset view.
Information source: Greek National Tourism Organisation
Good to know
- Is White Beach worth visiting?
- White Beach is one of the beach highlights we list in Santorini. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near White Beach?
- Nearby restaurants are listed on this page. Those already on Woltaro can be booked online; the others are shown for reference with their address and map location.
- When is the best time to visit White Beach?
- Shoulder season, late spring and early autumn, is generally quieter and cooler than midsummer, when popular spots in Santorini are busiest around midday.
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