Beach
Perissa Beach
Perissa & Perivolos, Santorini
About Perissa Beach
Perissa runs for around 2 km of fine black sand below the cliff, with sunbeds, beach bars and watersports along its length. It is less steep than Kamari and popular with younger visitors. The whitewashed church of Timios Stavros stands at the northern end.
Perissa Beach on the map
More to see around Perissa & Perivolos
Information source: Greek National Tourism Organisation
Good to know
- Is Perissa Beach worth visiting?
- Perissa 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 Perissa 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 Perissa 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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