Santorini in July is hot, dry and very sunny, around 29 to 32C, with a warm sea of about 24C, the cooling meltemi wind and peak-season crowds and prices. This guide covers the July weather, the meltemi, swimming, the crowds and prices, and the best things to do to beat the heat and the throng. … Read more
Santorini in June is hot and sunny, around 26 to 29C, with the sea warming to a comfortable 22 to 23C, long days of sunshine and busy but not yet peak crowds. This guide covers the June weather, swimming, the crowds and prices, and the best things to do, with early June the sweet spot. … Read more
Santorini in May enjoys warm, sunny days of around 21 to 25C, a sea warming to 19 to 20C, manageable shoulder-season crowds and some of the best hiking of the year. This guide covers the May weather, swimming, the crowds and prices, and the best things to do on the island. May is late spring … Read more
Santorini in April brings mild spring weather of around 18 to 21C, hillsides of wildflowers, light crowds and superb hiking, though the sea is still too cool for comfortable swimming. This guide covers the April weather, swimming, the crowds and prices, what’s open and the best things to do. April is the start of spring … Read more
Santorini vs Ios sets a romantic, scenic, premium island against a younger, livelier one with sandy beaches, nightlife and better value. Santorini wins on views and romance; Ios wins on beaches, partying and price. This guide compares them on scenery, beaches, nightlife, cost and who each suits. Both sit close together beyond the wider Santorini … Read more
Santorini has hundreds of churches, from the famous blue domes of Oia to the Orthodox and Catholic cathedrals of Fira, the hilltop Profitis Ilias monastery and the ancient Panagia Episkopi. This guide covers the cathedrals, the blue-domed churches, the monasteries and the historic churches worth visiting. Churches are everywhere in the wider Santorini travel guide. … Read more
Santorini watersports centre on the lively south-coast beaches of Perissa, Perivolos and Kamari, with jet skis, jet-ski safaris to the volcano, windsurfing, banana boats, wakeboarding, SUP and more. This guide covers the activities, the best beaches, jet-ski tours and tips for watersports. Watersports add adventure to a beach day in the wider Santorini travel guide. … Read more
Santorini horse riding offers guided tours along black-sand beaches like Eros and Vlychada and through vineyards and volcanic canyons, with experienced instructors and horses for all levels. This guide covers what the tours are like, the routes, who they suit, the cost and how to book a ride. Horse riding is a memorable, active way … Read more
A Santorini 3 day itinerary is the perfect first visit, balancing the Fira-to-Oia hike and the famous sunset, a caldera and volcano cruise, and the ancient site of Akrotiri with wine and the southern villages. This guide sets out the three days hour by hour, with tips for making the most of them. Three days … Read more
Santorini flights land at JTR airport, with frequent year-round links to Athens in about 50 minutes and many seasonal direct routes from across Europe in summer. This guide covers the airport, flights from Athens, the airlines, international routes, prices and booking tips for flying to Santorini. Flying is the fastest way to reach the wider … Read more