Perivolos beach in Santorini

Perissa beach is the island's longest beach extending for 7 kilometres. At about the middle of the beach it is changing name to Perivolos beach. I do not know, and there is probably no one else that knows either, where Perissa ends and Perivolos starts, but I usually say that the part of the beach that is best is Perivolos. Where Perivolos ends, Agios Georgios beach begins, which stretches all the way down to Vlychada beach. But where Agios Georgios begins and Perivolos ends I have no idea.

Perivolos beach. At the foot of the mountain lies Perissa.

Perissa on the right and Perivolos under the red arrow. Agios Georgios on the far right.

Part of Perivolos.

Perivolos is located at the foot of Mount Profitis Elias, which is Santorini's highest mountain.

Also here the beach consists of blisteringly hot dark gray sand. The sand is finer here than in Kamari and Perissa, but not so fine-grained that it can be called powder sand. I think that the sand in Perivolos have a perfect dimension.

Perivolos beach in the other direction.

Perivolos beach in the other direction.

There are various water sports to choose from, such as jet skiing, parasailing and windsurfing.

The beach in Perivolos during high season.

There are beach volleyball courts on the beach where exciting matches between tourists and Greeks often is played, and there are various water sports to choose from, such as jet skis, parasailing and windsurfing. Perivolos beach is not as exploited as Kamari and Perissa. There is no real centre, almost all tavernas, bars and cafes lies on the beachfront.

Cool sunbeds at Perivolos beach.

Part of the seafront promenade in Perivolos.

The beach promenade in the other direction.

Cool bar above the beach.

The fish taverna Perivolos is one of several good restaurants above the beach.

Cool waves at Perivolos beach.

Bus stop and minimarket in Perivolos.

We always stay at Honeymoon Beach Studios in Perivolos when we visit Santorini.

ACCOMMODATION IN PERIVOLOS

We always stay at Honeymoon Beach Studios in Perivolos when I'm on Santorini, and I have probably done it for twenty times now. The major reason is that the family that owns the pension is exceptionally friendly, and the food served at the taverna is amazingly good. Honeymoon lies about 200 metres from the best part of Perivolos beach.

Vi bor alltid på Honeymoon Beach Studios i Perivolos när vi är på Santorini.

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WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN YOU ARE IN THE AREA

Don't miss Vlychada beach, which you can read about here »

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