Vacation on Santorini beaches - hidden bays, top resorts and recreation areas

Santorini features incredibly beautiful exotic beaches, each of which is unique and attractive. Akrotiri-Red Beach located next to the cape with a same name is a local attraction. The beach is covered with black volcanic sand and surrounded by amazingly beautiful rocks of saturated scarlet; the color is due to hardened lava. This exotic beach is very popular among tourists; there are several popular hotels and restaurants next to it. Travelers can enjoy boat trips, as everyone can rent a boat and head to one of the nearby beaches.

Kamari Beach stands out among prestigious holiday destinations. This stretch of coast is also covered with volcanic black sand. The beach begins immediately behind Mesa Vouno standing out of the sea. Many travelers prefer visiting the beach in the evening, as after dark the rock is illuminated by great artistic lighting. At the daytime, there is always very appealing lively atmosphere at the beach; it is well equipped and can boast several popular taverns. Tourists who wish to stay in this beautiful place for a few days will enjoy a decent selection of local hotels and inns.

Monolithos is next to Kamari beach. The former attracts the attention of tourists preferring to stay in a quiet and secluded ambience. Despite the fact that the impact of civilization can't be seen on the beach; it has many modern amenities for its visitors. There are comfortable hotels in a couple of minutes’ walk from the coast, as well as taverns and bars, where you can relax on a hot day. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The immense popularity among tourists enjoys the beach of Perissa located in the eponymous luxury resort. This large-scale sandy beach covered with dark sand is never empty; various forms of entertainment are available to its guests. Those who can't imagine their vacations without sports and have long dreamed to learn something new would like staying there. The coast is perfectly equipped, there are very comfortable chairs and pretty thatched umbrellas on its territory. The picturesque promenade, which is a continuous series of small parks, restaurants, comfortable hotels and campsites, stretches along the beach.

The beautiful beach of Agios Georgios has lots of advantages. It fits both active travelers and those who prefer spending time in tranquil ambience. Numerous hotels and restaurants of different categories are concentrated next to the coast, so the resort will fit even the most demanding guests and budget travelers. The popular resort offers easy access to the nearby Perivolos beach, which also attracts vacationers with its infrastructure and a wide variety of sports facilities.

One of the most tranquil and secluded beaches is Vlihada. Many tourists are confused with smokestacks situated on its territory. The fact is that the nearby old plant isn't working for a long time, so you can safely sunbathe and enjoy water activities here. The coast is never crowded; you can always find a comfortable place to stay even during the high season. Exotic beaches of Santorini are incredibly amazing and harmonious, and the presence of modern amenities on their territory makes the stay even more attractive.