Does Santorini have nice beaches?

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1. Does Santorini have nice beaches?
2. Why are the beaches in Santorini Black?
3. Is Fira near the beach?
4. Are there snakes on Santorini?
5. Are there beaches in Oia?
6. Can you brush your teeth with water in Santorini?

Does Santorini have nice beaches?

Santorini beaches are composed of volcanic sand and pebbles, full of rugged charm and often striking landscapes. But they are not at all like the great, white sand beaches Greece is known for. ... Most of the best Santorini beach hotels are located at Kamari, Perissa, and Perivolos Beaches.

Why are the beaches in Santorini Black?

Every beach in Santorini has that volcanic mix, but not at the same percentage. The level of concentration of this mix determines the shade of black for every beach.

Is Fira near the beach?

Vourvoulos Beach The location is 7 km northeast of Fira. One of the least used beaches in the area, it is a great place for privacy.

Are there snakes on Santorini?

Locals say that Sanotrini has venomous snakes, but I just received an update from herpetofauna.gr, that in fact there are only two snakes on Santorini, the Leopard Snake (Zamenis situla) and the Cat Snake (Telescopus fallax). ... Thus, it's a complete harmless snake.

Are there beaches in Oia?

There are several beaches around Oia where one can swim, which can be accessed either on foot or by vehicle. The first one is the northern Baxedes. One can go there either by bus or on foot, though it is a rather long walk. The route includes the small settlement of Tholos and several little chapels.

Can you brush your teeth with water in Santorini?

Santorini really has no sources of natural drinking water. ... Washing up and brushing your teeth can be safely done using tap water throughout the island.