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Perissa Beach — Greece
Exotic sands

Perissa Beach

Santorini · 🇬🇷 Greece

Notable⚑ Blue FlagEurope

A long sweep of jet-black volcanic sand beneath a soaring crag, Santorini at its most laid-back.

The sea at Perissa Beach (Santorini, Greece) is typically around 25°C in the warm season; the best months to visit are May-Oct. It holds Blue Flag status for bathing-water quality and safety.

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Sea temperature
~25°C in the warm season
Water
Deep, clear blue
Sand
Jet-black volcanic sand
Swimming
Deep and clear, shelving quickly off the black sand
Best time to visit
May-Oct
Setting
A long black-sand beach beneath the Mesa Vouno crag on Santorini's south-east
Beach type
Exotic sands
Blue Flag
Yes
Region
Europe

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Perissa Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is Perissa Beach?

Perissa Beach is at Santorini, on the coast of Greece.

What is the sea temperature at Perissa Beach?

In the warm season the sea at Perissa Beach reaches about 25°C. Deep, clear blue.

When is the best time to visit Perissa Beach?

The best time to visit Perissa Beach is May-Oct. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Perissa Beach have?

Perissa Beach has jet-black volcanic sand.

Is Perissa Beach good for swimming?

Deep and clear, shelving quickly off the black sand.

Does Perissa Beach have Blue Flag status?

Yes — Perissa Beach holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.

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