Perissa offers up one of Santorini's best beaches. Dark sands that seem to go on and on. Crystal waters as far as the eye can see. And the Profitis Ilias mountain as a spectacular backdrop. Perissa is a holiday dream come true." In the southern corner of Santorini you will find Perissa with its 7km stretch of shingle beach. The beaches here have excellent water sports and there is an abundance of restaurants, bars, cafes and nightclubs. Just off the coast you will be able to see an enormous rock called Mesa Vouno rising from the sea. It makes an impressive landscape, especially after nightfall when the rock is illuminated. The Byzantine church of Aghia Irini is worth visiting especially during August 29th and September 14th when festivals are held in honour of the patron saint of the island. 1km away from Perissa is the beautiful village of Emporio with its impressive traditional buildings with Cycladic-style architecture.