Red Beach, Akrotiri: Address, Phone Number, Red Beach Reviews: 3.5/5
Red Beach
3.5
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Red beach Santorini: The red beach is one of the most famous and beautiful of the beaches of Santorini. It is located near the village and ancient site of Akrotiri.
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The Dolphins
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Delfinia
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Misteli Restaurant
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84 within 6 miles

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5,523
0.5 miAncient Ruins

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660
0.7 miBeaches

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Freddes
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates876 contributions
Couples
Don’t miss this beach, even only for the view, next to Akrotiri archeological site !
There are a few nice restaurants nearby by the sea which make it even more with the visit !
There are a few nice restaurants nearby by the sea which make it even more with the visit !
Written July 18, 2022
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The Vista Seeker
Pittsford, NY283 contributions
Family
We made a trip to the red beach. It's about a 1-kilometer hike from the bus stop. The color of the beach was certainly unique.
It was a hot day and we wanted to find a set of shaded chairs on the beach. They were full. We found one after one hour of lunch and spent another hour on the beach. It was quite enjoyable.
It was a hot day and we wanted to find a set of shaded chairs on the beach. They were full. We found one after one hour of lunch and spent another hour on the beach. It was quite enjoyable.
Written July 9, 2022
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Justine S
16 contributions
The access to this beach is via a rocky path up and down to the beach - this should be better maintained and paved as it is a popular attraction and quite difficult to get to. Lovely views from the top of the hill before you go down. The beach is quite narrow so it gets crowded and areas close to the cliff where there is a little shade are cordoned off as pebbles fall off the cliffs. it was okay but not the best beach I visited.
It can be accessed in two ways. the first is signposted to Red Beach and there is a car park and a snack stand. This takes you down the rocky path. the other direction is a very steep and windy route via car down to the end of the Red Beach (which has another name which escapes me) and there is a small parking area. it is difficult to navigate in a car but easier to access once you get there as you don't have to walk over the cliffs.
It can be accessed in two ways. the first is signposted to Red Beach and there is a car park and a snack stand. This takes you down the rocky path. the other direction is a very steep and windy route via car down to the end of the Red Beach (which has another name which escapes me) and there is a small parking area. it is difficult to navigate in a car but easier to access once you get there as you don't have to walk over the cliffs.
Written July 4, 2022
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H B
1 contribution
Family
People trash this beach for being inaccessible but my 55yr old mother managed with help from me, after short swim (water a bit murky but soft tide) there is a regular ferry onto white, and black beach, a short 15 min trip away (10€ pp). 7/10 beach overall.
Written June 30, 2022
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Juliette G
16 contributions
The color of the rock is typical, and you will enjoy a bath in a transparent sea ! But the access to that beach is difficult as the way to get there is sandy and rocky. We've done it by car and that was a bit complicated except that my husband is a good driver so we managed to do it !
Written June 25, 2022
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Ελλάς H
2 contributions
Family
Everything expensive .people not friendly and beaches..nothing.in crete was awesome. Next years tourism is away
Written June 23, 2022
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Carmen B
Galloway, NJ6 contributions
Friends
People are not allowed in this beach because of landslides. People go anyway. If something does happen rescue is unlikely. Not worth the risk just to see another rocky Aegean beach. I saw it from a day cruise, water is clear but cold. Not worth the risk to be at the beach.
Written June 17, 2022
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Amit N
Princeton, NJ20 contributions
The trek down to the beach requires some care. Be careful. Also, the beach is not really conducive to swimming.
Written June 4, 2022
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Beverly R
Nottingham, UK13 contributions
Couples
The most disappointing beech ever
Red rock back drop was probably the best part but honestly it’s not worth getting out of the car.
So much so I’ve written off visiting the black and the white beeches too
Red rock back drop was probably the best part but honestly it’s not worth getting out of the car.
So much so I’ve written off visiting the black and the white beeches too
Written June 4, 2022
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Jaye A
Houston, TX64 contributions
This beach was more crowded, you can walk over or take water taxi to this beach. We rented chairs and laid back to relax.
Written June 2, 2022
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Virivirgi V
Madrid, Spain7 contributions
Hola Omar! Para llegar en autobús habría que ir hasta Akrotiri y desde ahí andado o cómo sería la ruta??
Milvita
Ciudad Evita, Argentina3,699 contributions
¡Hola! Exacto. El colectivo te deja en el yacimiento arqueológico Akrotiri. Ahí, podés hacer unos metros más y bajar a la playa y salen unos barquitos que te llevan a la playa Roja, Blanca y Negra, o ir caminando. El camino es corto, pero bastante rocoso. Hay carteles de peligro de derrumbe. A mi me daba un poco de miedo, pero igual yo soy miedosa. Espero que te sirva la info. ¡Saludos!
giottoni
Lund, Sweden118 contributions
I am surprised soo many touristguides aren´t updated on the fact it is forbidden to enter Red Beach since the huge landslide in 2013! It is soo beautiful to watch from a distance with it´s glorious crimsonred rocks, but the beach itself has been closed since 2013, and authorities say it will remain closed since there are reoccuring lifethreatening landslides and they have NO way to ensure safety. Sooner or later someone will get killed by the falling rocks!
How can it be, soo many ignore the NO ENTRANCE-signs and risk their lifes by climbing down to the beach ?? - there are way better beaches to tan and swim!
Shannon M
Melbourne, Australia94 contributions
The problem is that cruise ships are still telling people to go there as a must see attraction. Others just don't care about safety. I went there, but took photos from the top knowing that the beach is closed. It is beautiful, I just wish more people would listen to the safety guidelines.
lindastraker
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK19 contributions
Can you get to Perissa beach from Red Beach- by boat, or bus??
Sharan K
London, UK167 contributions
You can get there by bus. It is several buses. You are better off getting an ATV for the day or week to get around.
Shannon M
Melbourne, Australia94 contributions
I am planning to go to Red Beach in late August. Just wanting to take some nice photos, not walk the beach itself. Can anyone tell me what time of day you get the best light so the beach id really red in your photos? Also if you know of a great vantage point, I'd love to hear it. Thanks :)
Ravi Singh Delhi
New Delhi, India74 contributions
Early morning or Evening should be the best but reaching there and returning maybe an issue if you are staying in fira or elsewhere. So check bus timings before leaving. You need to keep at least about 60 to 90 minutes for going and coming back and taking your photographs if you are walking from the bus stop. There are board as well that start near bus stop and take you to all the 3 beaches, namely, white, red and black. Walking shoes a must to reach red beach by foot. All the best.
nikos22kal
Komotini, Greece
Πώς μπορώ να μεταβώ από το Καμάρι στην κόκκινη παραλία; (και κατ' επέκταση στη μαύρη)
κασκαντέρ
Santorini, Greece25 contributions
Με το αυτοκίνητο σας πηγαίνετε ακρωτήρι και πηγαίνετε κόκκινη παραλία! Μαύρες παραλίες είναι όλο το νησί εκτός από την κόκκινη!
top1nice1sorted
Bromborough, UK123 contributions
Hi I’ve got an ATV quad bike. How far do I have to walk from the parking spot for Red Beach and can I do it in sandals/flip flops?
Ariadni65
Athens, Greece316 contributions
its just 5-10 mins walk down the hill.
You can definately do it with sandals or flip flops but you will be more confortable with sneekers.
Yara P
London, UK48 contributions
How to get here from Oia?
Which bus, timetable and price? anyone has this kind of information?
thank you
Edelweiss30
Guelph, Canada280 contributions
There are no buses that run directly from one side of Santorini to the other.
Fira or Thira is Santorini’s main city, and home to the central bus station. Buses run to and from Fira to all popular destinations including: Akrotiri (Red Beach) and Oia. The island is not big so all the journeys are around an hour.
All the transfers are done in Fira as is the main hub and every bus passes through it at some point. From Oia to the Red Beach, you will have to take the bus to Fira first then from there take the bus to Akrotiri.
Public bus transportation is called KTEL and below is the link where you can find the prices and the timetables to and from all served destinations.
Price are stated as 1.80 euro from Oia to Fira and 2 euro from Fira to Akrotiri Beach but might be different as the site last update was June 2016.
ktel-santorini.gr
Da kamani come arrivarci ?
Valentina C
Cava De' Tirreni, Italy12 contributions
Noi ci siamo spostati in macchina. Se non gittate un mezzo dovresti informarti sugli orari degli autobus che arrivano anche ad akrotiri.
Frequently Asked Questions about Red Beach
- We recommend booking Red Beach tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 247 Red Beach tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Red Beach:
- Semi Private Standard | Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Meal and Drinks (From $127.30)
- Santorini Luxury Caldera Cruise with Full Greek Meal and Drinks (From $148.51)
- Archaeological bus tour to Akrotiri excavations & Red beach (From $43.49)
- 6-Hour Private Best of Santorini Experience (From $196.25)
- Santorini Platinum Half-Day Semi Private Catamaran Cruise (From $137.90)
- Hotels near Red Beach:
- (0.18 mi) Sublime Villa & Caves
- (0.37 mi) Hotel Akrotiri
- (0.88 mi) Apanemo Hotel & Suites
- (0.77 mi) Kalestesia Suites
- (0.88 mi) Cape 9 Exclusive Villas & Suites
- Restaurants near Red Beach:
- (0.01 mi) Red Beach Santorini Michalis
- (0.20 mi) Asterias
- (0.20 mi) Asterias Tavern
- (0.30 mi) Taverna Glaros
- (0.29 mi) The Wave
- Attractions near Red Beach:
- (0.05 mi) VIP Sailing Santorini
- (0.32 mi) Santorini Sea Kayak - Day Tours
- (0.72 mi) Experience Horse Riding
- (0.48 mi) Akrotiri Archaeological Site
- (1.11 mi) Trekking Hellas