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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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Tours to Red Beach

FROM $131 BOOK WITH VIATOR Semi Private Standard | Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Meal and Drinks Semi Private Standard | Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Meal and Drinks

4.8

Duration: 5 hours

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FROM $151 BOOK WITH VIATOR Santorini Luxury Caldera Cruise with Full Greek Meal and Drinks Santorini Luxury Caldera Cruise with Full Greek Meal and Drinks

4.9

Duration: 5 hours

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FROM $202 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Classic Santorini Panorama: Visit the most popular destinations! Private Classic Santorini Panorama: Visit the most popular destinations!

5.0

Duration: 5 to 6 hours

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FROM $125 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks

4.5

Duration: 5 hours

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FROM $131 BOOK WITH VIATOR Semi Private Premium | Catamaran Cruise with BBQ on board & Drinks Semi Private Premium | Catamaran Cruise with BBQ on board & Drinks

4.9

Duration: 5 hours

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FROM $199 BOOK WITH VIATOR 6-Hour Private Best of Santorini Experience 6-Hour Private Best of Santorini Experience

5.0

Duration: 330 to 360 minutes

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FROM $196 BOOK WITH VIATOR Semi-Private Luxury | Santorini Catamaran Cruise with BBQ on board and Drinks Semi-Private Luxury | Santorini Catamaran Cruise with BBQ on board and Drinks

4.8

Duration: 5 hours

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FROM $176 BOOK WITH VIATOR Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

4.8

Duration: 5 hours

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FROM $93 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ, Drinks and Transfer Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ, Drinks and Transfer

4.5

Duration: 5 hours

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FROM $149 BOOK WITH VIATOR Santorini Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfer Santorini Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfer

4.7

Duration: 5 hours

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FROM $292 BOOK WITH VIATOR Rent a Boat in Santorini without a license Rent a Boat in Santorini without a license

5.0

Duration: 10 hours

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FROM $120 BOOK WITH VIATOR Romantic Sunset Catamaran Caldera Cruise incl. Meal & Drinks Romantic Sunset Catamaran Caldera Cruise incl. Meal & Drinks

4.6

Duration: 5 hours

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4.1

By Sus1952

This is a most beautiful location with red red rocks and blue blue sea. You can access it by bus from Thira and just a short walk from where the bus stops. It’s a very difficult path to access the...

This is a most beautiful location with red red rocks and blue blue sea. You can access it by bus from Thira and just a short walk from where the bus stops. It’s a very difficult path to access the... more »
By heschafe

Absolutely stunning. It’s absolutely worth seeing! If you’re just wanting to relax on a beach unconcerned and swim freely etc, this isn’t the place - read about it and know what you’re getting into...

Absolutely stunning. It’s absolutely worth seeing! If you’re just wanting to relax on a beach unconcerned and swim freely etc, this isn’t the place - read about it and know what you’re getting into... more »

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By shiny arun

There shows 2 way to reach this place but it is worth a drive👍🏻

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By Elisabeth Maier

This is by far one of the worst and busiest beaches I have visited in Europe

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