
Kamari Beach
Kamari’s black sand is the real Santorini — no caldera crowds, just tavernas, tamarisk shade, and Mesa Vouno looming above the waterline.
Santorini — Thing to Do on ViaTravelers

Kamari’s black sand is the real Santorini — no caldera crowds, just tavernas, tamarisk shade, and Mesa Vouno looming above the waterline.

Getting to Ammoudi means 300 steps down from Oia or a boat — either way, grilled octopus at the water’s edge makes it worth it.

Metaxy Mas sits between two villages, away from the caldera crowds — and the slow-cooked lamb with thyme honey alone justifies the detour.