Popularity: Low
Style: Freeride, Slalom, Race/Formula
Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Good, Specialist
Avis Beach is located on the eastern side of Santorini, in the middle of the airport and Kamari Village. It continues on the long Monolithos beach.
It took its name after the tomato processing plant operating there under the name AVIS. Some are also called “Exo Gonia” by the village that is nearby.
When the wind blows, here is the ideal place for windsurfing!
Medium Months: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
Wind Type:
Best Direction: N, NE, E
Main Direction:
Worst Direction:
Wind Factor:
Main Wind Direction: Side Onshore
Blowing at:
Wave Tack:
Works allmost with all directions. Usually "Meltemi" northern wind blows.
Quality: Crystal Clear
Depth: Average (deepens gently and incrementally)
Seabed: Sand, Pebbles, Rocks
Attention:
There are many large rounded stones that make entry into the impeccably clean water need attention.
Size: Medium
Bathers Period: July, August
Bathers: Sparse
Shade: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Attention:
As you are on a volcanic island, this beach is full of the characteristic black coarse pebbles. Along the coast there are a lot of trees growing, which gives the beach a calm atmosphere.
The beach offers plenty of space for privacy, as it is about 1,5 km long. Many locals who are looking for some peace, relaxation and distance from crowded streets and beaches like to come here. This is why Avis Beach is also popular with nude bathers.
This beach has something impressive: it lies directly in front of the airport runway and you can see the airplanes fly spectacularly over your head on their approach!
Access to Avis:
Avis beach is located south of Agia Paraskevi and north of Kamari, on the east part of the island, near the National Airport. It is the south extension of the lengthy Monolithos Beach and the north extension of Kamari Beach.
From Thira Airport
Arrival by Taxi:In front of the entrance hall is the taxi station. You are asking for Avis beach.
Arrival by Car:When you are leaving the airport street you turn on your left. After a while you find on your right a gas station. In front of the gas station you turn left, direction Kamari. After the EKO gas station (2,5 km) turn left. All straight, the beach is in 2 km more.
From Athinios Port
Arrival by Bus: You get the bus for Thira. Be careful the buses are not often and their schedule depends on ferry arrival / departure, so get sure that you are not losing time during your disembarkation. You go at the terminal where you change bus for Kamari. Then take a taxi.
Arrival by Taxi:You find the taxi drivers a few meters outside the ferry.
Arrival by Car:The port road is an uphill road and when is finishing you have to turn on your left. IMPORTANT: on the village indications Kamari is not mentioned. You continue until the first cross where you have to turn right, Pyrgos direction. After a while you turn on your left, direction Kamari. It is downhill road with many curves and when this road finishes you turn on your right. You find indications for Kamari. After the airport, and after the EKO gas station turn left. All straight you will find the beach.
Access to Santorini:
Arrival by Airplane: You can reach Santorini by air and arrive at Santorini International Airport, located north of Kamari village, 6 km of Thira town, with regular flights of 45 minutes duration from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in Athens. During the summer season, you can reach Santorini with direct flights from many European countries.
Arrival by Ferry/Boat: Santorini Island features two ports; the main port is Athinios, which is 3 km south of Fira Town and where all the ferry and commercial boats arrive. There is also the Old Port, mostly used for cruise ships. There is a cable car travels from Fira harbor up to Fira town.
The main port to take you to Santorini from Athens is Piraeus, but there are also ferries departures, especially high-speed ferries, from the port of Rafina, which is closest to the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, in Athens. There are two types of ferries; the high-speed ferry which takes approximately 4,5 hours and the normal ferry which is much slower and takes approximately 7 hours. You can also travel to Santorini by ferry from/to main Cyclades Islands.
Local Transportation: When you arrive in Santorini, you can either use the public transportation (local bus) or taxis or, even better, rent a car (or a motorbike in the summer).
Arrival by Car: You will find a multitude of car rentals, with the majority of them in Fira Town and in the Fira Harbor.
Arrival by Bus: You can easily travel around Santorini if you take the local bus service which is air-conditioned, reliable and really low cost; however, if you intent to stay on the Island more than 4 days and in order to be independent to move whenever and wherever you wish, it is worth hiring a car from one of the many car rental services you will find almost everywhere on the Island.
Travelling by bus within Santorini is safe but can be tricky as sometimes the timetables changes without prior notice. During summer, the buses depart every 30 minutes and the main bus depot is near the central square of Fira.
Arrival by Taxi: You can also get around Santorini by taxis; you will find the main taxi stand below Fira square. Taxis in Santorini are silver. You are advised to ask for the fare before getting in the taxi in order to avoid bad surprises. They can be hailed on the street or arrive by appointment.
Windsurf Lessons
Windsurf Rental
Kitesurf Lessons
Kitesurf Rental
SUP Rental
Storage
Repair
Washing
Rescue
Jetski of the windsurf centerEquipment Store
Events
Parking
There is parking area close to the beach, but small areaShower
Beach facilities
Umbrellas & SunbedsFood
In contrast to Kamari, the few taverns look more authentic, and because there are fewer people you don't have to wait long for your dinnerMarket
Mini Markets in the areaAcommodations
Not much choice of hotelsCamping
Room for Camper Vans
Nightlife
At KamariMedical Center
Health Center & First Aid at Fira, Kamari, Emporio, Oia, Pyrgos & Thirassia, Pharmacies at Thira, Messaria & Thirassia