Photos: Zde, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Dietmar Rabich, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Norbert Nagel, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo credits
Photos: Zde, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Dietmar Rabich, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Norbert Nagel, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Perissa's black sand and the shadow of Mesa Vouno
Your local guide
Stavros Karamolegkos
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Highlights
- A long black sand beach beneath sheer cliffs
- Mesa Vouno dropping almost into the sea
- Sunbeds lined along the beach's full length
- An ancient city hidden on the ridge above
- Perissa's volcanic sand, end to end
About this tour
This session covers Perissa, a long stretch of black sand beach running beneath the cliffs of Mesa Vouno. Stavros walks the length of the beach before finishing at the point where the mountain drops nearly straight into the sea. He explains how this beach connects directly to Ancient Thera on the ridge above, even though the two feel worlds apart.
Stavros checks his connection at the start of the beach before walking its length, holding the camera steady over the sand. He answers questions about the beach and the mountain above it as he goes. A short list of what was seen follows the call.
This suits travellers looking for a longer, more developed beach than the quieter options elsewhere on the island. It also pairs well with a session on Ancient Thera above.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Santorini before heading out.
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Perissa's long shore 21 min
Stavros walks the long stretch of black sand at Perissa, the camera catching sunbeds lined up along nearly its entire length.
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The shadow of Mesa Vouno 21 min
At the northern end, the rock face of Mesa Vouno drops almost straight into the sea, and Stavros explains how the beach sits directly below the ancient city on the ridge above.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Santorini: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Fava (split pea puree) and Oia, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Athens time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 11 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Santorini, showing you Perissa's long shore and The shadow of Mesa Vouno live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We connect on Google Meet, the link arrives with your booking. I walk the length of the beach slowly so the scale comes through.
Times shown in Athens time (EET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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