'With lazy days on the beach, and lively nights under the stars, fun-loving Perissa is totally devoted to holidays.'
Perissa's lovely, long, black sand beach is lapped by crystal water, and sheltered from the summer winds – so it's no wonder it fills up with sun bronzed bodies soaking up those rays. But with 7 kilometres of beach to choose from, you'll find plenty of space to unroll your beach mat. Don't forget your flip flops though, for the volcanic sand gets scorching hot in the summer sun. A good choice of watersports offers plenty of opportunities to cool down and test your skills. And at the northern end of the beach, the cliffs of Mesa Vouno rise spectacularly from the sands, and can be seen in their full glory when floodlit at night. The village itself was purpose built for holidays so you won't find a traditional village, but you will find plenty of places to dance and dine under the stars. If you crave traditional Greek white buildings, the charming village of Emporio is only 1 kilometre away, where blue-domed churches and Cycladic architecture abound. In Perissa itself, there are a couple of churches to visit. The five domed church of the Holy Cross was rebuilt after the 1956 earthquake, whilst the Byzantine church of Agia Irini holds a traditional festival at the end of August. But with a beach as good as Perissa's, sightseeing will be the last thing on your mind.
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Perissa hotels and apartments
Our hotels and apartments in Perissa include Anastasia Princess Apartments, Hotel Gardenia, Hotel Marianna, Hotel Marybill, Hotel Rena, Meltemi Suites, Meltemi Village, Perissa Bay Hotel, Santo Miramare, Veggera Hotel, Villa Atlantis Beach and Villa Lucia.
More Santorini holiday destinations
Looking for holidays in Santorini? Our Santorini holiday destinations include Imerovigli, Kamari, Megalocori, Oia, Perissa, Perivolos, Pyrgos, Santorini and Thira.
Beaches
The beaches on the east coast of the island, where Perissa is situated, are of black sand and long, with clean water and good swimming. All types of watersports are available, as are sun loungers and parasols. The volcanic black sand gets very hot on summer afternoons, so beach footwear is recommended.
Eating out
Perissa caters for every palate with everything from traditional Greek food to pizza and burgers. If you venture to one of the bigger villages you will find a selection of international restaurants including Chinese, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
Nightlife
The nightlife on the island is varied, in Fira there is a choice of bars and nightclubs. Away from the capital you will find a different approach to nightlife such as open-air cinema, displays of traditional Greek dancing and plate-smashing!
Shopping
Perissa is located just nine miles from the island's capital Fira, where the shopping is fantastic. Expensive jewellery shops and boutiques are ubiquitous, however if you are searching for a more authentic shopping experience there are many small shops, selling hand crafted gifts and local produce, such as pistachios and wines.
Local information
The views from the Archaeological Museum in Fira are reason enough to visit, while the museum itself has an interesting collection, mainly Minoan artefacts from Akrotiri. Nearby is the Megaron Gyzi Museum, which is set in a 17th century mansion and houses old maps, costumes and stunning photographs of the island, in particular its capital.
Location
15km southeast of Thira.
Transfer time
40 minutes.
Recommended
Luxury
