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Perissa

Santorini · Cyclades
SandOrganized
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✓ Manually calibrated shoreline

The orientation of the shore and the shelter of the bay were checked one by one on the map for every beach — they are not derived automatically.

Perissa is a long black sand beach on southeastern Santorini, at the foot of Mesa Vouno mountain. The beach faces 130° with limited natural shelter, often resulting in waves. It offers organized facilities with sunbeds and umbrellas, while nearby accommodations and restaurants are available. Access is easy via the road network.

Wind & waves: when to go

Real shoreline from OpenStreetMap at a fixed scale so the diagrams are comparable with one another — the dot marks the beach.

The beach faces southeast. With northwesterly winds the air flows offshore and the water near the shore stays flat; with southeasterly winds the sea builds up waves onto the beach. The coast is exposed to the open sea, so conditions change quickly with the wind.

Frequently asked questions

Is Perissa beach suitable for children?

In calm seas yes, but the water gets deep fairly quickly — normal supervision applies.

When is the sea calm at Perissa?

On days with northwesterly (offshore) winds or no wind at all. Check the live score on Beach Radar before you go — it updates all day.

Is Perissa an organized beach?

Yes — sunbeds, umbrellas and food options operate during the summer season.

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Coordinates: 36.356, 25.475 · Shore faces: 130° (southeast) · Area: Santorini, Cyclades · Shore type: Sand

Data: Open-Meteo · Mapping: OpenStreetMap · Page last updated: 2026-08-15