Blue Flag4.6out of 5 on Google
4.6/ 5 Google
🏖️ Beach · Organised beach
Paralia Vlychada
Παραλία Βλυχάδα
4.6(1,101)out of 5 on Google📍 Santorini
🏳️ Blue Flag⛱️ Sunbeds & umbrellas
On Santorini, Paralia Vlychada is an organised beach. Underfoot it is volcanic sand and rock, and there are sunbeds and umbrellas to rent in summer. You can drive to it. It is on the 2026 Blue Flag list.
It scores 4.6 out of 5 from 1,101 Google reviews — a large enough sample to trust.
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Where to stay nearby
Live prices and availability on a map centred on this exact spot — hotels, studios and villas — so you can judge the distance to the beach, the port or the village from here rather than guess from an address.
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Caldera sunset catamaranUnder the caldera cliffs to the volcanic islets and swim stops, with the sunset seen from the water rather than from a packed wall in Oia.See boat trips →
- Volcano & hot springsWalk the crater on Nea Kameni, then swim to the warm, rust-coloured springs off Palea Kameni. Wear shoes you do not mind ruining.See guided tours →
- Santorini wine tourAssyrtiko from vines trained low into baskets against the wind. Two or three wineries with a driver — which is the whole point.See wine tastings →
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Frequently asked
Where is Paralia Vlychada?
The address is Paralia Vlichada, in Santorini, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
How do you get to Paralia Vlychada?
It is reached by a paved road, so you can drive or take a taxi right to it.
Is Paralia Vlychada sandy or pebbly?
The beach is volcanic sand and rock.
Does Paralia Vlychada have sunbeds and umbrellas?
Yes — it is an organised beach with sunbeds and umbrellas to rent. Prices change from season to season; on many Greek beaches the set is paid for directly or comes with a minimum spend at the beach bar.
Is Paralia Vlychada a Blue Flag beach?
Yes, it is listed as a Blue Flag beach — an award given each year for water quality, safety and services. The list is renewed annually.
Is Paralia Vlychada worth it?
It holds 4.6 out of 5 from 1,101 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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