A dramatic beach under towering red volcanic cliffs.
Address: Akrotiri, Santorini 847 00
Red Beach takes its colour from iron-rich volcanic rock that forms tall cliffs above dark red and black sand. It is one of the most unusual beaches in Greece.
Close by lies Akrotiri, a Bronze Age town buried by the great eruption around 1600 BC and often called the "Minoan Pompeii", with multi-storey houses preserved under a protective roof.
May to October.
Morning, when the cliffs glow in the sun.
Do not sit under the cliffs.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
Rockfalls are a risk; respect closures and stay away from the cliffs.
When accessible, yes, but take care.
A Bronze Age town buried by the eruption.
