Vlychada beach

A long stretch of dark-grey sand on the south coast under white tufa-stone cliffs the wind and rain have carved into wave shapes: the most sculptural beach on the island, and almost entirely overlooked by the cruise crowds. The far end is quietest. Bring shoes, since the sand is fine but the rocks are sharp. Combine it with the Santorini Arts Factory at the inland Vlychada port (the old tomato-canning plant, now a contemporary-art space worth a look).

• Neighborhood — Santorini
• Long dark sand
• Tufa-stone cliffs
• Pair with Arts Factory

From the HALA guide, reviewed August 2026.

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