Photo: Theros Wave bar via Google
The verdict
- Best forA relaxed black sand beach club day of sunbeds, cocktails and long lunches by clear water, rather than the yacht glamour of Mykonos.
- Single best spotTheros Wave Bar, in its new 2026 home on Mesa Pigadia near Akrotiri, or Seaside by Notos on Perivolos for the busiest all day club.
- One thing to knowThese are beach bars and restaurants on Perivolos, Perissa and Vlychada, so they are easier on the wallet and the dress code than the marquee club islands.
Club listings checked against our editorial standards by Morten Andersen
Published 23 January 2026. Last reviewed 11 May 2026
Santorini does beach clubs differently. There is no parade of superyachts and no jacket required door policy here, because the famous caldera has no beach. Instead the scene gathers on the black volcanic sand of the southeast coast, where sleek sunbed bars and good restaurants line Perivolos and Perissa and a couple of design led spots make the most of Vlychada's cliffs. It is the genre at its most relaxed and its best value.
Every venue below is a real, established club described by the day it delivers. We keep exact prices and any minimum spend as to be confirmed, because they move with the season and the seat, and the friendlier scene here means many beds are simply rented or come with a drink. Send a date and party size and the club can confirm what applies.
How much a day bed costs in Santorini
A day bed and umbrella are priced per day and rise in peak summer and for front row spots, so we list each figure as to be confirmed and suggest you ask when you book.
| Club | Day bed price | Minimum spend |
|---|---|---|
| Theros Wave Bar | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Seaside by Notos | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Wet Stories | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| JoJo Beach Bar | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Chilli | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Tranquilo | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Yalos | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
Every club, sorted
Real, established venues only, on the black sand of the southeast coast. Prices shift by season and seat, so we mark them to be confirmed.
| Club | Beach | Vibe | Minimum spend | Booking note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theros Wave Bar | Mesa Pigadia | Scenic, design, all day | To be confirmed | The island’s most loved barefoot bar, relocated for 2026 from Vlychada to the quieter cove of Mesa Pigadia near Akrotiri. Sunbeds, seafood and cocktails with a calm and grown up feel. Reserve ahead in peak season, and read our full Theros Wave Bar profile for the new address reality. |
| Seaside by Notos | Perivolos | All day club, dining, lively | To be confirmed | One of the busiest and best known clubs on Perivolos, a popular sunbed, bar and restaurant that runs from morning swims into the afternoon. Book a front bed for weekends and high summer. Read our full Seaside by Notos profile. |
| Wet Stories | Perivolos | Sunbeds, music, cocktails | To be confirmed | A lively Perivolos beach bar with sunbeds, a pool feel and music through the day, plus a summer calendar of Sunday DJ events that runs into the night. Good for a sociable, easy going beach club day on the black sand. Read our full Wet Stories profile. |
| JoJo Beach Bar | Perivolos | Relaxed, food, beachfront | To be confirmed | A friendly Perivolos beach bar and restaurant with sunbeds on the sand and a broad menu. An easy, unfussy choice for a full day by the water. |
| Chilli | Perivolos | Laid back, drinks, sunset | To be confirmed | A mellow Perivolos spot for sunbeds, cocktails and an end of day drink as the light softens. Relaxed rather than a scene, and easy to walk into outside peak times. |
| Tranquilo | Perissa | Boho, hammocks, mellow | To be confirmed | A bohemian beach bar on Perissa with hammocks, low tables and a chilled crowd, built around a fully vegetarian kitchen and big value plates. The pick for a slow, cheap beach day rather than a polished club. Read our full Tranquilo profile. |
| Yalos | Exo Gialos | Boho, dining, sunbeds | To be confirmed | A driftwood styled beach bar on the calm Exo Gialos cove below Fira on the east coast, strong on fresh fish filleted at the table and a soft house sundown. The design led pick, a few minutes from town rather than on the party strip. Read our full Yalos profile. |
When the clubs are best in Santorini
The Santorini beach clubs run hardest from June through September, when the sea is warm and Perivolos and Perissa are at their busiest. July and August are the peak for crowds and prices, while June and September keep the warmth with a little more room on the sand. Most open from around May and wind down through October, so the shoulder months are an easy and quieter time to walk in.
Getting a daybed, the honest way
Booking here is far simpler than on the glamour islands. Many beds are rented for the day or come with a drink or a small spend, and even the best known clubs on Perivolos rarely demand the high minimums of Mykonos or Ibiza. The smart move is to reserve a front row bed for a summer weekend, arrive before midday for the best position, and ask exactly what a sunbed includes when you book.
Etiquette is easy too. Dress is beachwear and a cover up, the mood is relaxed rather than exclusive, and the black sand gets hot, so sandals matter. Several venues run a sunset moment worth timing your afternoon around. Send your date and party size through the form below and the club will confirm availability and any minimum spend for the day you want.
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Before you go
Which is the best beach club in Santorini?
Theros Wave Bar is the most scenic, newly relocated for 2026 to the cove of Mesa Pigadia below the Akrotiri cliffs, while Seaside by Notos on Perivolos is the busiest all day club. The best choice depends on whether you want a dramatic setting or a lively beach with food, music and sunbeds.
How much does a sunbed cost at a Santorini beach club?
Far less than on the marquee club islands. Many beds are rented by the day or come with a drink or modest spend, and minimum spends are rare. Figures move with the season and the seat, so we list them as to be confirmed and suggest you ask when you book.
Where are the beach clubs in Santorini?
Almost all of them sit on the black sand of the southeast coast, strung along Perivolos and Perissa, with a couple of standouts on dramatic Vlychada. The caldera towns of Fira and Oia have bars with a view but no beach, so the clubs are a short drive away.
Do you need to book a Santorini beach club in advance?
For a front row bed at the busiest clubs on a July or August weekend, a reservation is wise. Outside peak times you can usually walk in and rent a bed on arrival. Booking ahead simply secures the best position on the sand.
Are Santorini beach clubs good for families?
Yes, many are. The Perivolos and Perissa clubs are relaxed sunbed and restaurant spots rather than party venues, so families are welcome and the shallow first metres suit a paddle. The mood is calmer than the club scene on Mykonos or Ibiza.