Exotic sands
Red Beach
Santorini · 🇬🇷 Greece
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Blood-red lava cliffs and pebbles at the foot of ancient Akrotiri.
The sea at Red Beach (Santorini, Greece) is typically around 25°C in the warm season; the best months to visit are May–Oct.
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- ~25°C in the warm season
- Water
- Deep blue
- Sand
- Red volcanic
- Swimming
- Clear, watch rockfall
- Best time to visit
- May–Oct
- Setting
- Red lava cliffs
- Beach type
- Exotic sands
- Region
- Europe
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Red Beach: frequently asked questions
Where is Red Beach?
Red Beach is at Santorini, on the coast of Greece.
What is the sea temperature at Red Beach?
In the warm season the sea at Red Beach reaches about 25°C. Deep blue.
When is the best time to visit Red Beach?
The best time to visit Red 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 Red Beach have?
Red Beach has red volcanic.
Is Red Beach good for swimming?
Clear, watch rockfall.
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