About Santorini
Santorini rises dramatically from the Aegean Sea, its crescent of whitewashed villages clinging to rust-colored cliffs above a sunken volcanic caldera. The island delivers an intoxicating blend of ancient history, world-class wines drawn from volcanic soil, and some of the most photographed sunsets on earth. From the blue-domed churches of Oia to the black-sand beaches of Perissa, every corner rewards the wandering traveler.
Things to Do
Oia Sunset Viewpoint
Stake out a spot at the castle ruins in Oia and watch the sun dissolve into the caldera in a blaze of amber and pink.
Volcanic Wine Tasting
Sample Assyrtiko and Vinsanto at cliffside wineries where grapes grow in basket-shaped vines trained low against the Aegean winds.
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Explore a Minoan city preserved under volcanic ash for 3,600 years, often called the Pompeii of the Aegean.
Red Beach at Akrotiri
Swim beneath towering crimson cliffs at one of the most striking volcanic beaches in the Mediterranean.
Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Sail past the hot springs of Nea Kameni, snorkel in crystal-clear coves, and toast the sunset from the water.
Local Tips
Book restaurants in Oia at least a week ahead during July and August as tables with caldera views sell out fast.
Rent an ATV instead of a car to navigate the narrow village roads and limited parking more easily.
Visit Fira-to-Oia hiking trail early in the morning to avoid midday heat; the 10 km clifftop walk takes about three hours.
Skip the crowded Amoudi Bay fish tavernas at sunset and go for a late lunch instead when prices and wait times drop.
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