Kamari ( ) is a coastal village on the southeastern part of the Aegean island of Santorini , Greece , in the Cyclades archipelago with a population of approx. 1800 according to the 2001 census . It is part of the Municipality of Thira and is situated approximately 8 km away from the island 's capital Fira . Kamari was built by residents of the nearby village of '' Episkopi Gonias '' , which was almost flattened by a devastating earthquake that hit Santorini in July 1956 . The village got its name from a small arch ( , Kamara ) that still rises at the south end of its beach and is what remains from an ancient sanctuary dedicated to Poseidon . Today , it stretches along a beach covered with black pebbles , which is the longest of the island . The beach extends in a northeast to southwest direction from Monolithos to the feet of the '' Mesa vouno '' mountain that rises up to a height of approx. 400m , being Santorini 's second highest peak . Once an agricultural and fishing village , modern Kamari boasts a thriving tourist industry , offering a wide choice of accommodation , restaurants , cafes , bars and night clubs , plus several water sport activities
earthquake
1956 Amorgos earthquake
Kamari