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Red Beach, Akrotiri

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Famous for its red rock formations, Red Beach sits just steps from the site of an ancient Minoan settlement destroyed by a volcanic eruption and buried in ash around 1627 BCE. Blue waters lapping this beach create a striking contrast with the all-red landscape of the surrounding steep cliffs, which offer unobstructed views of the sea and the curving coastline. The small beach attracts hundreds of visitors each day, creating a lively resort atmosphere well into the evening hours. Two small cafes, cut into the volcanic cliffs just a short walk from the beach, offer cold drinks and light snacks. Add Red Beach and other attractions to your Akrotiri trip itinerary using our Akrotiri trip planner.

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5,210 reviews

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• By matystyle

  Rien d exceptionnel.... Une plage dans la roche volcanique rouge qui tranche bien avec le bleu de la mer. Le chemin d acces est caillouteux mais rien d insurmontable si vous avez convenablement chauss...  more »

  Nothing exceptional d... A beach in red volcanic rock that contrasts well with the blue of the sea. The path is rocky but nothing insurmountable d If you have properly shod. It gives access to a beach quite narrow. During this time little of world top so it goes but initially the summer one can not even walk. At the end of the beach a small snack. In short a nice point of view photo and s returned to d adventures...
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• By Laetitia C

  Pour y passer un petit moment...Les prières rougeoyantes sont jolies et donnent du cachet a cette plage  more »

  To spend a little time... The glowing prayers are nice and give character to this beach
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• By Zosia Blew

  I don't know why this place is so famous. Rocks are red indeed and the view is nice but sand isn't red at all. The beach isn't too clean and it's not adapted for people with walking difficulties

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• By Colin Chevalier

  It was pretty cool, not an easy beach to get to for some, but if you can man up and make the hike atleast you can say you were there.

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