A Santorini packing list centres on light, breathable clothes, comfortable flat shoes for the cobbled, sloped lanes, swimwear, a light layer for breezy evenings and good sun protection. This guide covers what clothes to pack, the right footwear, swimwear and beach gear, and the essentials to bring. Packing well makes the most of the wider … Read more
Exo Gonia is a quiet, authentic hillside village near Pyrgos in central-eastern Santorini, with old houses and churches, the ancient Panagia Episkopi church nearby, surrounding vineyards and the celebrated Metaxi Mas taverna. This guide covers the village, the church, the food and how to visit. Exo Gonia is an off-the-beaten-track gem in the wider Santorini … Read more
Vourvoulos is a peaceful, authentic village and unspoilt black-sand-and-pebble beach on Santorini’s north-east coast, about 4 kilometres from Fira, with a small fishing port, a seaside taverna and a nearby winery. This guide covers the village, the beach, what to do and how to visit Vourvoulos. Vourvoulos is a tranquil corner of the wider Santorini … Read more
Karterados is a quiet, authentic village just 2 kilometres south-east of Fira, a popular budget-friendly base with traditional cave houses, family tavernas and frequent buses, close to the capital but far cheaper and calmer. This guide covers what Karterados is like, what to do, where it is and how to visit. Karterados is a practical, … Read more
Assyrtiko is Santorini’s flagship white wine, a crisp, mineral, saline dry white grown on ancient ungrafted vines in volcanic soil, and one of the most age-worthy whites in the world. This guide covers what Assyrtiko is, the taste, the unique vines and terroir, the food pairings and where to try it. Assyrtiko is the signature … Read more
Vinsanto is Santorini’s prized amber dessert wine, made from sun-dried, mainly Assyrtiko grapes and matured in oak casks for years, one of the oldest wines in the Mediterranean. This guide covers what Vinsanto is, its history, how it is made, the taste and where to try it on the island. Vinsanto is the sweet treasure … Read more
Kamari vs Perissa compares Santorini’s two big black-sand beach resorts, set on opposite sides of the same mountain. Kamari is more resort-like, polished and central; Perissa is longer, quieter, more laid-back and cheaper. This guide compares them on the beach, atmosphere, dining, location and which suits you. Both are the main beach bases in the … Read more
The Santorini to Folegandros ferry is a short hop of just 45 minutes to 3 hours, with daily summer sailings from around 7 euros, linking Santorini with one of the Cyclades’ most unspoilt small islands. This guide covers the journey time, the prices, the operators, the schedule and tips for the crossing. Folegandros is a … Read more
Santorini vs Paros sets a dramatic, romantic, premium island against a relaxed, authentic one with sandy beaches and better value. Santorini wins on scenery and romance; Paros wins on beaches, atmosphere and price. This guide compares them on scenery, beaches, cost, food and who each suits. Both are Cyclades favourites beyond the wider Santorini travel … Read more
Santorini vs Naxos pits a dramatic, romantic, crowded island against a bigger, more authentic one with superb sandy beaches and lower prices. Santorini wins on views and romance; Naxos wins on beaches, value and Greek character. This guide compares them on scenery, beaches, cost, food and who each suits. Both are Cyclades islands beyond the … Read more