The Santorini cruise port is a tender port: ships anchor in the caldera and ferry you ashore by small boat to the Old Port below Fira, from where the cable car climbs to town. With Fira, Oia and the volcano all reachable, it makes a spectacular day. This guide covers tendering, getting up to Fira … Read more
Santorini nightlife ranges from romantic caldera sunset cocktails to the buzzing bars and clubs of Fira. Fira is the island’s nightlife hub, Oia the place for elegant sunset drinks, and Kamari and Perissa for beach bars. This guide covers the best bars and clubs, the areas and what to expect after dark. Plan the whole … Read more
Santorini weddings offer one of the most breathtaking backdrops on earth, with caldera-edge ceremonies above the volcano and the famous sunset, at clifftop villas, wineries and restored windmills. This guide covers the venue types, popular venues, the costs, the legal options and tips for planning a wedding here. Find more trip ideas on Greece Tours. … Read more
Santorini with kids is more rewarding than most expect, with black-sand beaches with shallow water, a boat trip to the volcano and hot springs, a water park, an open-air cinema and easy village walks. This guide covers the best family activities, the family beaches, where to stay and tips for visiting with children. The island … Read more
A Santorini honeymoon is the ultimate romantic escape, pairing caldera-edge cave suites and infinity pools with the world’s most famous sunsets. The island is made for couples. This guide covers the most romantic areas to stay, the honeymoon hotels, the most romantic things to do and tips for planning your trip. Romance comes effortlessly here, … Read more
Pyrgos Santorini is one of the island’s most beautiful traditional villages, a former capital built around a Venetian castle at one of the highest points, with panoramic views, dozens of churches, fine dining and a peaceful atmosphere away from the crowds. This guide covers the village, the castle, what to do and how to visit. … Read more
Imerovigli Santorini is the highest village on the caldera, just north of Fira, a quiet, refined spot known as the balcony of the Aegean for its sweeping views and famous sunsets. Home to the dramatic Skaros Rock, it is a favourite romantic base. This guide covers the village, Skaros Rock, the sunset and how to … Read more
Kamari beach is one of Santorini’s most popular black-sand resorts, a long Blue Flag shore below the great rock of Mesa Vouno, with a vibrant seafront promenade of restaurants and bars, an open-air cinema and watersports. This guide covers the beach, the promenade, what to do and how to visit. Kamari blends a striking black … Read more
Perissa beach is one of Santorini’s best and liveliest black-sand beaches, a long, organised stretch below the towering rock of Mesa Vouno on the south-east coast, with watersports, a promenade of tavernas and bars, and good value. This guide covers the beach, what to do, the amenities and how to visit. Perissa is a top … Read more
Red Beach Santorini is one of the island’s most striking sights, a cove of dark sand framed by towering rust-red volcanic cliffs near Akrotiri. Spectacular but prone to rockfall, it must be visited with care. This guide covers how to visit safely, by foot or boat, the safety concerns and what to bring. Plan the … Read more
The Santorini volcano lies at the heart of the caldera on the islet of Nea Kameni, an active volcanic island you can hike to steaming craters, usually paired with a swim in the warm, iron-rich hot springs of Palea Kameni. This guide covers the volcano, the hot springs, the boat tours and how to visit. … Read more
Santorini’s finest walk, the Fira to Oia trail, is a roughly 10.5-kilometre caldera-edge trail from the capital to Oia, taking two and a half to five hours past Firostefani, Imerovigli and Skaros Rock with non-stop views. This guide covers the route, the distance, the difficulty and the tips you need to walk it. The cliff-top … Read more