Caldera landmarks
Red Beach Santorini
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you swim at Red Beach from the boat?
Yes — it is the first swim and snorkel stop out of Vlychada Marina. The water over the volcanic reef shifts from deep blue to turquoise, and the iron-red cliffs do the rest.
Is arriving by sea better than the footpath?
The cliff path above Red Beach is periodically restricted after rockfalls, and it is always crowded in season. From the water you skip the scramble entirely and see the amphitheatre of red rock the way it composes best.
What makes the beach red?
Iron-rich lava. The cliffs are the eroded flank of an old volcanic cone, oxidised to rust, and they stain the sand the same colour.
Which cruises stop here?
All of them — Red Beach opens the caldera loop on the morning, sunset and private sailings alike, weather permitting.
The caldera is waiting.
Sail it with us.
Semi-private cruises at €145 per person, private charters from €1,200 — every sailing with the Greek BBQ, drinks and your hotel transfer included.