
Perissa Beach
Santorini · 🇬🇷 Greece
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.
Open Perissa Beach on the interactive map →- 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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