What to do and see in Akrotiri, South Aegean: The Best Things to do

November 27, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

Discover the best top things to do in Akrotiri, Greece including Almyra Beach, White Beach, Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Lighthouse, Caldera Beach, Panagia Kalamiotissa, Taxi Boats to Red, White, and Black Beach, Red Beach, Venetian Castle of Santorini, Church of Saint Eleftherios.
Restaurants in Akrotiri

1. Almyra Beach

Akrotiri Greece
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Almyra Beach

2. White Beach

Akrotiri Greece
Excellent
36%
Good
29%
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22%
Poor
8%
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5%
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4.0 based on 642 reviews

White Beach

The cove right next to the Red beach, on the southern side of Santorini, is known as the White beach. It is very similar to the Red beach, with black pebbles on the shore, only that the surrounding cliffs are white. This beach is accessible only by boat or on foot from the Red beach.

Reviewed By 352victorp - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

True whit beach is accessible only by water. Amazing spot for sunbathing, snorkeling and escaping busy streets and beaches of Santorini ????????????

3. Akrotiri Archaeological Site

Akrotiri 84700 Greece +30 2286 081939 [email protected] http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2410
Excellent
51%
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4.0 based on 5,357 reviews

Akrotiri Archaeological Site

This ancient city was covered in a heap of volcanic ash in the late 17th century B.C., preserving it for present-day archaeologists and interested tourists. The site is so well preserved that it is often referred to as the Pompeii of the Aegean.

Reviewed By Palmtree567

This was very worth the visit. I had to coerce my children aged 21, 19 and 14 to visit with me, guaranteeing them we’d only spend one hour. They all agreed afterwards it was really worth the visit and they were glad they went. It is huge and impressive. The village is very clear in parts, with storage areas still full of pots and staircases, door thresholds and corridors all very well preserved. Much more complete than other sites we’ve seen. Interesting, fascinating, lots to see and no extensive use of your imagination to see whole buildings and areas. 100% recommend. The ancient history of Santorini being the rim of a huge crater of a volcano that erupted, changing the modern world as we know it, is fascinating. I’m just a normal tourist, no expert in antiquities but found this well worth it and I highly recommend it.

4. Lighthouse

Akrotiri 84700 Greece http://yf.hellenicnavy.gr/index.php/el/stone-lighthouses/vacation-lighthouses/30-akrotiri
Excellent
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4.0 based on 1,452 reviews

Lighthouse

Reviewed By Anialyz - Boston, United States

It is worth the drive! My cousin and I just notice the light house at the end of the island and decided to go search for it!

5. Caldera Beach

Akrotiri 340 01 Greece
Excellent
35%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
3%
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3%
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4.0 based on 208 reviews

Caldera Beach

Reviewed By apars0n - Manchester, United Kingdom

Not much of beach, but felt I had to review it as the snorkeling here is out of this world, so much that I returned the following day. Being next to the diving school, I thought it would be a good place to snorkel, but I didn't expect to feel like I was inside an aquarium. Deep- very deep, blue sea and penetrating sunlight made this a magical experience, easily accessible just before the entrance to Akrotiri village, via a steep dusty track.

6. Panagia Kalamiotissa

Akrotiri 84700 Greece
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Panagia Kalamiotissa

7. Taxi Boats to Red, White, and Black Beach

Akrotiri 84700 Greece https://www.facebook.com/Taxi-boats-to-Red-beachWhite-beach-and-Black-beach-Akrotiri-Santorini-680285238714049/?ref=page_internal
Excellent
44%
Good
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4.0 based on 66 reviews

Taxi Boats to Red, White, and Black Beach

Reviewed By Jelena_Barista - Amstelveen, The Netherlands

Nice way to see all the beaches, breathtaking views, we spend some time at the beautiful white beach, then later in afternoon took boat back passing along black beach and red beach

8. Red Beach

Akrotiri Greece
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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3.5 based on 6,122 reviews

Red Beach

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.

Reviewed By Dora_Isi - Belgrade, Serbia

Although we have visited it at the end of October and couldn’t have a bath (some people were still swimming), it is a beautiful beach with a panoramic view, so you should visit it while in Santorini.

9. Venetian Castle of Santorini

Akrotiri 84700 Greece
Excellent
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3.5 based on 67 reviews

Venetian Castle of Santorini

10. Church of Saint Eleftherios

Akrotiri 84700 Greece
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Church of Saint Eleftherios

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