Kamari: Black Volcanic Sand Beach

Kamari Beach lies along the shore of the recently developed village of Kamari and is a stretch of black volcanic sand. Kamari Beach is a swimming beach.

Choosing a beach and a location in Kamari

The beach offers relaxation by the sea, as well as leisure and entertainment from day into the evening. If beach days and leisure by the sea are important to you, Kamari provides a clear point of reference when choosing a location. Swimming conditions can vary; take this into account when planning your day.

The awards can also be viewed in a broader context: in 2026, Santorini retained seven Blue Flags for the beaches of Agios Georgios, Vlychada, Kamari 1, Kamari 2, Monolithos, Perivolos, and Perissa. The municipality linked the awards to clean seas, safety, and high environmental standards. This information refers to Santorini as a whole, not Kamari alone.

Other aspects of Santorini

Santorini is the southernmost island of the Cyclades; the Santorini island group is shaped by a landscape of active volcanoes. Santorini’s caldera was formed by a massive eruption around 1600 BC; the Santorini island group is shaped by a landscape of active volcanoes. Along Santorini’s coast, another landscape can be seen at Vlychada Beach: wild, pale cliffs create a distinctive lunar landscape.

Santorini also offers several named destinations for hiking. A trail along the caldera rim runs from Imerovigli to Oia and offers views of the sea, the caldera, and the volcano. Other hiking trails connect Pyrgos with Profitis Ilias, Emporio, and Ancient Thera. On Santorini’s southeast coast, sailing and kitesurfing activities are available; parasailing and views of the Aegean are also offered there.

Culture and events in Santorini

Minoan frescoes and buildings in Akrotiri, Santorini, are remarkably well preserved; they were buried beneath volcanic ash. Pyrgos was designated a protected settlement in 1995. The ecclesiastical collection of Pyrgos opened as a permanent exhibition at Profitis Ilias Monastery in August 1997.

Santorini Experience is organized each year by the Municipality of Thira, its Department of Culture and Sports, and Active Media. The Ifestia Festival takes place on the third Saturday in September and features a re-enactment of the volcanic eruption with fireworks. If you are planning your trip around an event date, confirm the program for that year.

Specialties of Santorini cuisine

Santorini Fava is a PDO product made from the cotyledons of the legume Lathyrus clymenum L., which grows exclusively in Thera’s volcanic soil. The Santorini tomato is also a PDO product; it has been cultivated since the early 19th century. The white Santorini eggplant has a sweet aroma and juicy flesh that does not absorb oil when fried.

Chloro is a creamy goat’s cheese produced in very limited quantities on Santorini. Local cooks also make tomato fritters called Tomatokeftedes with PDO cherry tomatoes. These specialties offer concrete regional themes if you are also interested in Santorini cuisine when planning your trip.

Getting to Santorini

The flight from Athens International Airport to Santorini Airport takes 50 minutes. Check flight schedules and flight duration before your trip.

Discover more destinations: Mylopotas, Thirasia, Ano Meria, Alopronoia, Karavostásis, Pyrgos, Vlychada, Vourvoulos.

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