White Beach

Discover this hidden cove accessible only by boat where towering white pumice cliffs create a lunar landscape against black volcanic sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters. You'll arrive via water taxi from Red Beach or Kambia (€10-15), finding yourself surrounded by dramatic white rock formations sculpted by ancient eruptions that contrast strikingly with neighboring beaches' red and black hues. Despite the challenging access requiring boat trips every 30 minutes during summer, crowds still flock here to experience the surreal scenery where a traditional cave canteen carved into white cliffs serves cold drinks and rents umbrellas. For adventurous swimmers, you can explore the underwater cave passage connecting to neighboring Mesa Pigadia (Black Beach), though land access down sheer cliff faces remains dangerously inadvisable. Whether you're photographing the otherworldly white pumice formations, snorkeling in pristine waters, or simply marveling at this geological oddity where Santorini's volcanic forces painted the landscape in brilliant white, this boat-only beach delivers an unforgettable escape worth the journey.