Santorini

Sights

• Caldera – The cliffs of a collapsed volcano, lined with white villages.
• Oia – Blue domes and the famous sunset – find a spot early.
• Fira–Oia hike – A crater-rim trail with views over the caldera.
• Akrotiri – A Bronze Age town preserved under volcanic ash.
• Black beaches – Perissa and Kamari with volcanic sand.
• Red Beach – Red cliffs above the sea.

Food & nightlife

• Fava – A creamy purée of yellow split peas.
• Tomatokeftedes – Fritters made from the island's small tomatoes.
• Assyrtiko and Vinsanto – White and sweet wines from basket-trained vines.
• Ammoudi – Fish tavernas at the little harbour below Oia.

Day trips

• Nea Kameni and the hot springs – A boat tour to the volcanic crater and a swim in warm water.
• Thirasia – A quiet neighbouring island across the caldera.
• Ancient Thera – Ruins on a mountain above Kamari.

Good to know

When to go

May–June, September–October

Getting around

Buses from Fira to the villages and beaches; quads and hire cars are common, with ferries and flights to the mainland and islands.

Tipping

Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.

Power

Plug type C/F, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Plan your trip to Santorini together

Create a trip plan and the Travel Guide comes with it – with a map, ideas to suggest and saved for offline use.

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More in Greece

• Athens
• Crete