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Perissa Beach, Santorini

See practical info for Perissa in Santorini, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

Black sand below Mesa Vouno

A long beach of jet-black volcanic sand at the southern foot of the rocky Mesa Vouno headland. Crowning the mountain are the ruins of Ancient Thera, a Dorian city founded around the 9th century BC.

It is fully organised and lively, with bars, tavernas and watersports, and has a reputation as a more budget-friendly, younger destination than the caldera side.

Region
Santorini, Greece
Beach type
Sand & pebbles
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
36.35236, 25.47187

About this beach

Perissa has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.

Perissa is oriented towards the south-east, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.

Perissa has sand and pebbles underfoot.

For amenities, Perissa has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby. It has a Seatrac assisted-access unit for accessibility — confirm it is in service before travelling.

Good to know

Does Perissa beach get windy?

Perissa has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Perissa beach?

Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Perissa beach like?

A sand & pebbles beach.

What facilities does Perissa beach have?

It has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.

Is Perissa beach wheelchair accessible?

It has a Seatrac assisted-access unit for reaching the water. Confirm it is in service before visiting.

Open the app for live recommendation score, wind exposure, waves, best time of day and nearby alternatives.

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