The Naxos to Santorini ferry links two of the most photographed islands in the Cyclades in under two hours. High-speed catamarans dart across the southern Aegean in roughly 90 minutes, while conventional car ferries take closer to two hours on a steadier hull. This short crossing turns a single-island trip into a two-island itinerary, letting … Read more
Naxos and Santorini sit close together in the Cyclades, yet they offer almost opposite holidays, which is exactly why travellers agonise over choosing between them. Naxos is the largest island of the group: green, mountainous, dotted with old villages and blessed with long sandy beaches, and it stays refreshingly affordable and authentic. Santorini is smaller … Read more
Milos and Santorini combine perfectly on one Cyclades trip, linked by direct ferry and offering volcanic beaches alongside the famous caldera. Plan ferries and tours through My Greece Tours. Combining the two is a popular plan in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover why they pair so well, how many days for each, … Read more
A Milos day trip from Santorini is possible by fast ferry in around two hours, with a few hours to explore. Plan ferries and tours through My Greece Tours. A day trip from Santorini is a popular question in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover whether it works, getting there, what you can … Read more
Santorini from Mykonos is a scenic seasonal ferry of 2 to 3.5 hours across the Cyclades, with up to 8 daily summer sailings, best enjoyed as an overnight trip rather than a rushed day trip to see the caldera, Oia sunset and wineries. This guide covers the ferry options, times, costs, what to see and … Read more
Mykonos vs Santorini is the classic Greek-island dilemma. Mykonos is the island of golden sandy beaches, glamorous beach clubs and world-class nightlife, while Santorini is famous for its dramatic volcanic caldera, clifftop towns, spectacular sunsets and romance. This guide compares them on beaches, scenery, nightlife, things to do, getting around and how to choose. Both … Read more
Getting from Mykonos to Santorini is easiest by ferry, a roughly 2 to 3 hour crossing from Mykonos New Port at Tourlos to Santorini’s Athinios port, run by SeaJets and other companies, or by a short flight. This guide covers the ferries, journey times, prices, the ports, booking and tips for island hopping. Santorini is … Read more
Santorini in October is warm and sunny early in the month, around 25C, cooling and growing more changeable to about 21C by late October, with a still-swimmable sea, the grape harvest, low crowds and good value. This guide covers the October weather, swimming, the end-of-season picture and the best things to do. October is autumn … Read more
Santorini in September stays warm and sunny, around 25 to 28C, with the sea still warm at about 23C and the crowds easing, especially from the middle of the month onward. Widely rated the island’s finest month, it pairs summer warmth with a calmer feel. This guide covers the September weather, swimming, crowds and best … Read more
Santorini in August is hot, dry and very sunny, around 29 to 32C, with the warmest sea of the year at 25 to 26C, but also the most extreme crowds and the highest prices of the season. This guide covers the August weather, swimming, the crowds and prices, and the best things to do, including … Read more