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Overview

If you approach Santorini from the water, it's hard not to be awed by the sheer cliffs that soar above a turquoise sea, by the fact that you're sailing in an immense crater of a drowned volcano and that before you lies an island shaped by an ancient eruption cataclysmic beyond imagining.

01 / Attractions

Must-see attractions

Museum of Prehistoric Thera
Fira
Opposite the bus station, this well-presented museum houses extraordinary finds excavated from Akrotiri, which has been settled since neolithic times…
Ancient Thira
Santorini
First settled by the Dorians in the 9th century BC, Ancient Thira consists of Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine ruins and is an atmospheric and rewarding…
Art Space
Santorini
This atmospheric gallery is on the way to Kamari, in Argyros Canava, one of the oldest wineries on the island. The walls and niches of the wine caverns…
White (Aspri) Beach
Santorini
One of Santorini's prettiest beaches, this secluded southwestern cove, surrounded by cliffs, is only reachable by boat.
Ammoudi
Oia
This tiny port of colourful fishing boats lies 300 steps below Oia. It’s a steep haul down and up again but well worth it for the views of the blood-red…
Old Port
Fira
Sitting 220m below Fira – three minutes by cable car, or 587 steps by foot – the Old Port, also known as Fira Skala, is now mainly used by cruise ship…
Skaros Rock
Fira
From Imerovigli, a sign points west for the track to Skaros, the conical peninsula jutting out into the caldera. Not only geologically interesting, it is…
Ancient Akrotiri
Santorini
In 1967, excavations in the southwest of Santorini uncovered an ancient Minoan city buried deep beneath volcanic ash from the catastrophic eruption of…

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02 / Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

Where do you start when it comes to stunning Santorini? Let our round-up of the top things to do on this Greek isle help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.

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Best Places to Visit

Go beyond the beaches on Santorini with our pick of the best places to visit on this volcanic beauty.

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Best Time to Visit

There's never really a bad time to visit Santorini – just your time. Use this month-by-month guide to make your plans and pick the best season for you.

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Transportation

Santorini's traffic-clogged streets can be a challenge in peak season but there are several options to navigate the island without losing your cool.

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Free Things to Do

Santorini may be synonymous with luxury but there's plenty on offer for budget-conscious travelers too. Enjoy our list of the best freebies on offer.

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Best Road Trips

Hit the small roads of Santorini on these great drives, taking you to the best sights and attractions on the island.

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