Katharos Beach Santorini

Katharos beach, we find it in the north-eastern part of the beautiful and romantic Santorini Island about one kilometer from the famous Oia village and overlooking the Therasia islet.

We can say that it can be considered the city beach of Oia as it is very close and perfect for both inhabitants and visitors who have chosen this part of the island for their holiday in Santorini and who perhaps for one day do not want to go exploring but simply relax under the warm sunrays.

Katharos beach has a coastline about two hundred and fifty meters long covered with black sand and pebbles given its volcanic origins, clear and crystalline waters, an intense blue sea with a seabed that quickly descends with large round stones so if you are sensitive to feet would be better to have shoes from the rocks. It is perfect for swimming lovers especially at sunset when the sun magically plunges into the sea and for snorkelers given the amount of rock formations that surround the beach so pack fins, mask, snorkel and a camera in your backpack underwater. Even for those who practice diving, the seabed and the coast are fertile ground for discovering the abyss.

The natural context that surrounds the Katharos beach is as extraordinary as in the whole island which, being the result of an eruption, has created unique and almost surreal landscapes. High lava cliffs shaped by atmospheric events rise with an almost threatening air behind the beach, while two characteristic rocks rise right in the middle of the beach creating a prehistoric era atmosphere.

Katharos beach is not equipped at all, here everything is in its original and pristine state, no comfortable sunbeds or umbrellas, just your towel spread out where you will feel inspired and nothing else, but what more could you ask for? You will have such a particular nature at your disposal for free and this is enough, but above all being quite outside the mass tourism that prefers to visit the most famous beaches, you will be able to enjoy a lot of relaxation without giving up an absolutely rare context of Mother Nature.

As far as catering is concerned, Katharos beach boasts of having a restaurant bar which we can say is the most famous of Santorini if not of all the Greek Islands. The Kathoros Lounge https://www.katharoslounge.com/ is first of all a place to taste delicious dishes based on fresh products of the classic Greek and local cuisine revisited in a modern key and with a gourmet flavor, tasty fruit juices, colorful and sophisticated cocktails and menus for vegans or vegetarians. The second thing for which it boasts such merits is the fact that it is one of the most beautiful places to watch the sunset, a phenomenon for which the island of Santorini holds one of the first places in the world for the beauty of the event. The Katharos Louge is also open at night where special events are also organized especially when there is a full moon, another moment not to be missed and which will leave you with memorable memories.

From Katharos Beach it is also possible to reach Ammoundi beach less than a kilometer to the south or Baxedes beach about six kilometers to the east.

Katharos beach has a dark history that revolves around it. It is said that in the past there was a leper hospital where people who landed on the island were quarantined so as not to risk infecting the inhabitants of Oia and spreading the disease.

So if you are staying in Oia, you can get there with a walk of about a quarter of an hour.

If you come from elsewhere, you will have to reach Oia, then follow the road that leads to Ammoundi and turn right when you find the sign for Katharos beach. You will arrive above the coast, here you will have to leave your vehicle in the free parking and then go down a narrow dirt path for about one hundred meters.

If you don't have a rental vehicle, you can always opt for a public bus to Oia and then continue on foot. Always consider the careful analysis of the timetables to better organize yourself.

One of the most peaceful and isolated beaches despite its close proximity to one of the most sought after tourist resorts, to be highlighted among the things to do in Santorini to enjoy a day at the beach based on total relaxation.