SMARAGDI HOTEL
BEACHES
- Perivolos Beach
- Kamari Beach
- Red Beach
- Perissa beach
- Kamari Beach
DIRECTIONS
- AIRPORT
- PORT
WORTHSEEINGS
- Akrotiri Lighthouse
- Fira
- Oia
- Ancient Thira
- Ammoudi Bay
Ideal location in one of the most popular beaches of Santorini.
Smaragdi is built at one of the most popular beaches of Santorini, Perivolos. It is a long beach, which attracts thousand of tourists every year.
In Perivolos beach you will have the chance to enjoy your favorite water sport or just relax at the sun loungers of this organized beach. Along the beach which starts from Perissa and ends at St. George you will find many taverns, restaurants, bars and shops.
There are frequent bus services to the island’s capital, Fira. Santorini’s Airport is just 20 minutes by car from here.
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Useful distances
Public bus stop – 300 m
Mini market – 300 m
Beach front – 50 m
Perissa town – 800m
Fira, Santorini capital – 10 Km
Port – 6 Km, the cost of a taxi ride is about 35 euros
Airport – 10 Km, the cost of a taxi ride is about 35 euros
Fira
Fira is the capital of Santorini, Greece, and the most important of all villages. It is located at the west side of the island and 10 km away from the main port, Athinios. Fira has 1,600 permanent inhabitants. It is perched on the edge of an impressive cliff, at a height of 260 meters offering a great panoramic view over the submerged volcano.
Oia
Oia, pronounced Ea, is the most famous of all villages of Santorini. It is known throughout the world for its quiet life and fantastic sunset, and is certainly the most beautiful and picturesque village of Santorini. The village is also situated on top of an impressive cliff and offers a spectacular view over the volcano of Palia and Nea Kameni and the island of Thirassia. Oia is situated on the north of the island, 11 km away from Fira.
Perissa beach
The beautiful Perissa Beach lies at the base of Mesa Vouno Mountain that separates Perissa from Kamari and on its top you can admire the eminent archaeological site of ancient Thera and a superb view. It is about 13 kilometers away from Fira, on the southeast coast of Santorini and is easily accessible by car or bus. The scenery that the black lava sand along with the sandy sea bottom and the dark blue, crystal clear waters compose is impressive. It is one of the longest and most famous beaches in Santorini, a characteristic sight of the volcanic island.
Pyrgos Kallistis
The mountain village of Pyrgos Kallistis is located at the foot of Mount Profitis Ilias and is surrounded by vineyards that produce the famous white wines of the Assyrtiko variety. In the steep, medieval streets there are wine bars and taverns, galleries and boutiques. The Santorini Museum of the Past presents exhibits from the island's traditional life, while the Icons and Ecclesiastical Artefacts Museum, housed in the former Holy Trinity Chapel, features religious relics.