Santorini snorkeling is best at Caldera Beach, the Red and White beaches, Ammoudi Bay below Oia and the volcanic islet of Nea Kameni, with clear water, underwater caves, lava walls and plenty of fish. This guide covers the best spots, what you will see, boat trips and tips for snorkeling. Snorkeling reveals the volcanic underwater … Read more
Santorini diving offers a volcanic underwater world of lava reefs, caves, walls and a wreck in clear, fish-rich water, with PADI dive centres running everything from beginner discover-scuba dives to courses for the experienced. This guide covers what diving is like, the dive sites, beginner options, the costs and the season. Diving reveals a hidden … Read more
The Santorini caldera is a vast, flooded volcanic crater, around 4 kilometres wide, formed when a colossal eruption 3,600 years ago collapsed the centre of the island into the sea. Its sheer cliffs, crescent shape and clifftop villages define Santorini. This guide covers the formation, the size, the best viewpoints and how to see the … Read more
Thirassia is the small, peaceful island across the caldera from Santorini, an unspoilt escape of about 270 people with the clifftop village of Manolas, old churches, quiet trails and tavernas with views back to Oia. This guide covers the island, the village, what to do and how to visit on a day trip. Thirassia is … Read more
Firostefani Santorini is a quiet, charming caldera village just a kilometre north of Fira, with sweeping views over the volcano and the Aegean, the iconic Three Bells of Fira blue-domed church, and beautiful sunsets without the crowds. This guide covers the village, the caldera views, what to do and how to visit. Firostefani offers caldera … Read more
A Santorini itinerary of three to five days lets you enjoy the highlights without rushing: the Oia sunset, a caldera cruise to the volcano, the Fira-to-Oia hike, a wine tour, the Minoan site of Akrotiri and a black-sand beach. This guide gives day-by-day plans for 3, 4 and 5 days and how many days you … Read more
The best things to do in Santorini are watching the famous sunset from Oia, cruising the caldera to the volcano and hot springs, hiking the cliff path from Fira to Oia, tasting Assyrtiko wine and exploring the buried Minoan city of Akrotiri. This guide covers the island’s top attractions and experiences and how to fit … Read more