Kamari Holidays

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Kamari holidays 2021

Gentle waves lap the black-sand beaches at Kamari. This small town is one of Santorini’s most beautiful seaside spots, set on the southeast coast and backed by the impressive Mesa Vouno mountain.

Lifeguards and loungers make Kamari’s Blue Flag beach one of Santorini’s safest and most enjoyable for families. There are lots of activities on offer for little ones, while Kamari’s paved promenade is lined with cafés, tavernas and bars. There are even more restaurants and hotels just inland, although holidays in Kamari aren’t limited to the coast. Some of Santorini’s most fascinating archeological sites are just a short drive away.

Hiking from Kamari

There are more ways to relax on Kamari holidays than kicking back on the beach. If your secret to destressing is strapping on a pair of walking boots, you’ll find plenty of easy trails to tackle. Some will take you to ancient monasteries, others past chapels where it’s said Greek princesses once hid from pirates.

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Why book Kamari holidays

Must-visit historical sites

The ruins of Ancient Thera are an important historic site…that also boasts some gorgeous sea views

Try the local wine

Go on a wine tour – our top thing to do in Santorini!

Discover the best beaches

We love the black volcanic sands of Kamari Beach

Perfect for watersports

Truly get to know those crystal clear Aegean waters with a bit of scuba diving

Stay active

Effortlessly explore the rest of the island on a boat tour taking you around the island

Sample the local food

You’ll find the intense flavour of local tomataki (always drizzled in olive oil!) in anything from Greek salads to tomatokeftedes

Your guide to Kamari holidays

Time to explore

Top attractions

Whether you choose to stay on the coast or use your hotel as a base to explore the rest of the island, you’ll find plenty to do on holidays to Kamari.

The volcanic black-sand beach is Kamari’s big draw. Spend at least one day doing nothing more than soaking up the sun, perhaps taking a spin on a pedalo or hiring a kayak when you need to cool off.
Ancient Thera, overlooking Kamari and the Aegean, is one of Santorini’s most important archeological sites. The Roman, Byzantine and Hellenistic ruins here date back to the 9th century BC.
A different period of Santorini’s history comes to life at the beautiful Byzantine church of Panagia Episkopi in the village of Episkopi Gonia. It was built in 1115 and even withstood the earthquake that shook the island in 1956.
There’s superb diving offshore from Santorini. Kamari has several dive operators offering both PADI training and small-group dives. Visibility is excellent year round and you might spot damselfish, barracudas, sea horses and parrot fish.
Heading north to watch the sunset from Oia village is an unmissable day-trip. The views from the edge of this rocky caldera are the most famous on Santorini.

Adventure activities in Kamari

Jet skiing, surfing and paddleboarding are just a few of the activities that await on Kamari breaks.

In a little more than two hours you can circle Santorini from Kamari on a jet-ski “seafari”. Experienced guides will take you into the heart of the caldera, a remnant of the volcanic eruption that formed the island’s natural harbour some 70,000 years ago.
Kamari is the best base on Santorini for kitesurfing. Pros can kit-up by themselves, while plenty of schools offer classes for first-timers.
Want to get your adrenaline kicks without even leaving the beach? Fly behind a speedboat, legs dangling over the ocean, beneath a parasail. You can ride solo or with a friend.
The Aegean’s small waves make it perfect for stand-up paddle boarding (SUP). Although keeping your balance can be hard as you see fish darting beneath you in the crystal-clear waters.
Flyboarding – essentially being propelled into the air by a water-powered jetpack – is a must for thrillseekers. Sessions off Kamari beach start at just ten minutes.

Food & Drink

Eating out

Fresh seafood, local wine and home-style Greek cooking are likely to be among your Kamari holiday highlights.

Kamari’s beach-front tavernas are some of Santorini’s finest. The quality of the food served here is excellent and the atmosphere low-key but welcoming.
Santorini’s fava beans are considered so special they even have PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) status. Try them in a traditional mash-like puree flavoured with olive oil, lemon and onions.
Top-quality capers are grown across Santorini and exported worldwide. You can even pick your own during harvest season in May or early June, although they’re salted and preserved before being eaten.
There’s no better way to learn about local seafood than by catching it yourself. Head out on an old-fashioned wooden fishing boat to test your skills then cooked your catch back on dry land.
If you really want to delve deeper into local food culture, take a food tour or cooking class. Many will include a vineyard visit and trips to meet local producers.

Local dishes to try in Kamari

These are just a few of the classic dishes to try on a holiday to Kamari. Like many Greek Islands, Santorini’s cuisine is rich and varied.

Ntomatokeftedes, tomato fritters, are a Santorini signature – and handily they’re vegetarian, too. Cherry tomatoes, peppers and herbs are the three key ingredients in the batter.
Cheese-lovers will go goey at the knees for saganaki, fried sheep or goat’s milk cheese served hot at the table.
Got a sweet tooth? Look out for kopania, a sticky, ball-shaped sweet made from barley rusks, raisins and sesame seeds.
Try apochti, cured, air-dried pork flavoured with cinnamon and chopped black pepper, with a glass of local wine.
Melitzanosalata, a roasted aubergine dip, gets a unique twist on Santorini. The island’s volcanic soils offer the perfect growing conditions for the white eggplant, sweeter and more delicate in flavour than its purple cousin.

Holiday types

Family holidays

Kamari breaks include plenty of opportunities for family fun, whether you’re looking for adventure or some serious down-time.

Older kids will love getting thrown into the sea from a banana boat – or doing their best to hold on as they bounce over the waves. You can book rides from operators right on the beach.
If you want to see a more local side to Santorini, saddle up for a family horseback tour. Most start with a short transfer from Kamari and will take you to some of the interior’s most picturesque villages.
There’s no need for little legs to get tired biking around Kamari: hire an e-bike for a little extra oomph up the hills.
Offshore snorkelling trips welcome kids aged eight years and up. Depending on the weather, you might stop at black pebble beaches only accessible by boat or float over strange underwater volcanic rock formations.
An hour-long round will pass in a flash at Santorini Mini Golf, where loop-the-loops and and jumps are among the putting challenges.

Couples holidays

You won’t be disappointed if you put Santorini’s reputation for romance to the test.

The classic “dinner and a movie” combo gets an island twist at Kamari’s open-air cinema, where movies are shown outdoors in English with Greek subtitles.
Lose the crowds on the coast and head off on a sunset sailing cruise for two. Not only are the views of Santorini’s light-bathed rocky bays even more magical from the water, you’ll feel like you have them all to yourself.
The perfect souvenir from a holiday to Kamari is a bottle of wine from a family-run vineyard. Book a tour and tasting at renowned winery Argyros, where some of the vines date back to the 1800s.
Clinging onto each other on a quad-bike is sure to get your pulses racing. You’ll need a driver’s licence to hire a set of wheels, but then you’re free to explore at your own pace.
Several of Kamari’s hotels offer spa treatments and couples massages: the perfect way to relax side-by-side.

Beaches

Beaches near Kamari

Even on package holidays to Kamari you can easily see more than the town’s own spectacular stretch of black sand. These beaches can all be reached in a morning or an afternoon.

Regular water taxis take just fifteen minutes to make the journey between Kamari and Perissa Beach. Perissa offers a similar swathe of black sand but even more cafés, bars and restaurants.
Perivolos Beach is really an extension of Perissa, but the crowds thin out the further along you walk. If sunny, sandy naps followed by drinks at a beach bar are your cup of tea, come to explore.
The closest beach to Kamari is Exo Gonia, sometimes known as Avis Beach, just to the north. There’s not much in the way of attractions here, but it’s handy for a change of scene.
Monolithos Beach, further north still, is a mecca for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Don’t expect to float undisturbed through the waves. Instead, come here to surf over them.
There’s a small port close to Vlychada Beach. Spend the morning on the sand then have lunch in a local taverna before heading back to Kamari.

Best beaches for day trips

On longer holidays to Kamari, day-trips open up many of Santorini’s best beaches, whether you travel by car or by boat.

Red Beach is Santorini’s most famous, the bay backed by striking red-rock cliffs. Even the beach itself is made up of pink-ish pebbles. Get here early to beat the crowds and bring everything you’ll need for the day.
It’s white cliffs not white sand that give White Beach its name. Reached by road or by boat from Red Beach, this laid-back cove has little in the way of facilities and is renowned for snorkelling.
Few visitors seek out Pori beach on Santorini’s east coast, or its taverna, making it the perfect contrast to busier beaches in the south.
If you’re taking a day-trip to Oia, add on an afternoon at Ammoudi, a tiny port and small beach accessed by some two hundred steps. If you’re not feeling up to the hike, donkey rides will help you make the journey in style.
Columbo Beach is the furthest from Kamari on Santorini, around a twenty-minute drive by car or motorbike. Its isolated position and tranquil vibe make it well worth the journey north.

Kamari weather

Jan

15°C

Avg. Dry Days 13

Feb

15°C

Avg. Dry Days 14

Mar

16°C

Avg. Dry Days 20

Apr

17°C

Avg. Dry Days 23

Nov

19°C

Avg. Dry Days 19

Dec

16°C

Avg. Dry Days 14

Your Kamari questions answered

What’s the best time to visit Kamari?

Santorini has a long summer season. Average temperatures in Kamari top 20°C from May through to October, peaking in August at a balmy 29°C. The summer climate is dry and arid, and you’re unlikely to be rained off the beach.

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