Vlychada Beach
Βλυχάδα
A black sand beach on the south coast, framed by white volcanic ash cliffs carved by wind and rain into a 'moonscape'. It is distinctive for photography and rarely crowded.
Vlychada lies at the southern tip of the island. Behind its long black sand beach stands a row of pale volcanic ash cliffs, eroded by wind and rain into strange ripples and holes. Often described as a 'Moon beach', it is one of the island's most distinctive places to photograph. Compared with Perissa and Kamari, it has fewer visitors and a quieter atmosphere, with a few sunbeds and a beach bar. To the east is a small yacht harbour, and nearby is the Tomato Industry Museum, housed in a former tomato processing factory. The water is clear, but the waves can be high when it is windy. Vlychada is about 13 km from Fira. There are buses in summer, or you can drive or ride a quad bike there.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Emporio & Kasteli
- Akrotiri Archaeological Site
- Megalochori
- Red Beach
- Perissa Black Beach
- Monastery of Profitis Ilias
- Pyrgos
- Santo Wines Winery