Snorkel· Santorini (Thira)· Greece — Cyclades
Red Beach Snorkel (Akrotiri)
36° 20.8′ N · 25° 23.7′ E · approximate
Snorkelling along the rock formations and underwater caverns at the foot of Red Beach's rust-red cliff, in clear water on Santorini's south coast.
Practical
Coordinates: a water point about 100 m south of the OSM/Wikipedia Red Beach position (approx). Snorkel Around the World: underwater caverns and rock formations; snorkel only when the sea is calm; arrive in the morning before the beach fills. Greeka also recommends snorkelling along the rocks. Marine life is modest compared with other Greek islands (same source): the volcanic rock and clarity are the draw. Hazards: landslides from the cliff (parts of the beach closed since 2013, Wikipedia), so stay well off the cliff foot; day-tripper boats come in close in summer, so tow a surface float. Open to the south; anchor off with a trip line (sailingissues).
Best for
Calm-morning snorkel near Akrotiri
Season
May–Oct; calm seas only
Nearby
- Red Beach (Santorini)Right here
- Red Beach Anchorage (Akrotiri)0.1 NM away
- Ta Delfinia Taverna (Akrotiri)0.2 NM away
- Akrotiri Beach Anchorage & Buoys (Santorini)0.3 NM away
- Melina's Tavern (Akrotiri Beach)0.3 NM away
- Taverna Glaros (Akrotiri)0.3 NM away
- Kambia Beach Anchorage (Santorini)0.4 NM away
- Akrotiri Archaeological Site0.5 NM away