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Beaches in Santorini usually better when the meltemi blows
When the meltemi blows, more comfortable beaches in Santorini are often bays oriented away from it. These 4 beaches sit away from it based on the geospatial exposure model — still check live conditions before you go.
- Gymnistiki paralia Vlychada Sand & pebbles - Easy path
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Vlychada
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
Santorini’s lunar coastline — A long strip of dark volcanic sand beneath tall pale cliffs of ash, tuff and pumice — debris from the Minoan eruption (~3,600 years ago) that wind…
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Kokkini Paralia
Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
The Red Beach beneath volcanic cliffs — A small cove framed by towering rust-red walls: iron-rich volcanic rock that has oxidised to a deep brick-red, rising over dark pebbles and turquoise…
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Levki Paralia
Sand & pebbles - Boat access only
The White Beach and its pale cliffs — A small cove just past the Red Beach, beneath tall pale (cream-white) volcanic cliffs — the visual opposite of its red neighbour. The "white" refers…
Which beaches in Santorini may be better when the meltemi blows?
The bays listed here are shielded from the meltemi in the exposure model, so they may be more comfortable when it blows. Local conditions still vary, so confirm wind and waves before you go.
Does this guarantee low waves?
No. Shelter shows which coasts are shielded from a wind direction, not guaranteed calm or low waves. On strong-wind days follow local flags and check live wind and waves in the app.