Lindsey Traveler

Santorini

How to Get to Santorini

Santorini is one of the Greek Isles and is easily reachable via airplane or ferry.

The main airport is Santorini Airport. I would suggest getting a taxi or a hotel pick up from the airport, as the island is quite large and it is too far to walk everywhere.

You can also get to Santorini by ferry! Use Direct Ferries to find out schedules & prices.

What to Do in Santorini

Santorini is one of the most well-known and frequently visited Greek Islands! It is absolutely beautiful and is built along the cliffs of an ancient volcano.

Santorini has two main towns that I suggest visiting – Oia and Thira/Fira.

Oia is the most well-known and most photographed village in Santorini, and is known for its famous nightly sunsets. It is the more luxurious town, having high-end hotels & shops along its narrow walkways and white stone buildings. It is also known for its luxurious cave hotels.

Thira/Fira is the main town of Santorini, and is closer to the cruise harbor. As it is up on the cliff, there is a cable car going up and down the cliff face to the waterfront below. You can also choose to take an iconic donkey ride up the hill, just like they used to do in the olden days. Thira also has great shopping and amazing restaurants with sweeping views over the water.

Plan your prefect day out in Santorini! Explore the island with your own private driver! Visit small villages, private beaches, and stop wherever you want for as long as you want! This tour is tailor made for you! Book your private tour here.

Take a once in a lifetime photoshoot in a flowing dress with the iconic white buildings of Santorini in the background behind you. Dresses are provided if desired! At your disposal, they have beautiful colored dresses ranging in sizes from XS to 4XL with long trains that billow in the wind. This is the popular photo opportunity for solo travelers & for couples! Book your unforgettable photoshoot here.

While in Santorini, I highly suggest visiting all the beautiful beaches! Perissa Beach is a beautiful black sand beach. Along the beach, you can rent pre-set up beach loungers & umbrella canopies. They also serve food and drinks right to your loungers at extremely affordable prices!

Another famous beach, Red Sand Beach, is definitely unique and worth a visit as well. However, keep in mind that you must go down some steep stairs to get there!

Take a Catamaran tour around Santorini! Enjoy a delicious meal on board and stop to go swimming & snorkeling if desired! This is the #1 recommended tour! Reserve your spot here.

I highly recommend renting 4-wheelers/ATVs for a day to explore Santorini! They are allowed on the main roads, so you can take them to explore around the whole island! Book your ATV tour here!

Take a boat ride through the caldera, have a delicious Greek meal, and take a dip in the natural hot springs! This is such a fun experience! Reserve your spot here.

Book a dinner cruise and watch the famous sunset over Santorini! This is a once in a lifetime experience and comes highly recommended! Reserve your spot here.

I’ve also compiled a list of recommended activities or tours you can do in Santorini – click here.

Want to see more of Greece? Visit Greece’s capital city – Athens, catch a flight to Corfu, or take the ferry to one of Greece’s nearby islands – Mykonos, Naxos, or Paros!

Where to Eat in Santorini

Lycabettus Restaurant is a delicious restaurant with amazing views over Santorini! 

Interested in an absolutely spectacular fine dining experience? Reserve your spot at Throubi Restaurant at Andronis Concept.

Kokkalo is one of the most highly rated & recommended Greek restaurants in Thira.

Looking for a great vegetarian option? Tranquilo is the best Vegetarian restaurant in Santorini! 

KooKoo Bar Restaurant Rooftop and Alexios are both highly recommended breakfast spots on Santorini.

Both Oia and Thira/Fira have amazing restaurants along the coastline. Take a pre-dinner walk through town and see which one’s views & menu hits your fancy! You really can’t go wrong! 

These restaurants have been rated the Best Restaurants in Santorini according to google reviews.

Where to Stay in Santorini

There are so many great hotel options in Santorini. You can stay in either Oia & Thira – the main towns on the island – or somewhere else around the island! There is public transportation to & between the main towns, but if you choose a hotel that isn’t in one of the main towns, make sure you have a car as the island is quite large and is not walkable!

If you are looking for luxury hotel recommendations, I recommend

All are fabulous options!

For more great hotel options, check out the recommendations further down the page. Prices and availability vary depending on the season.

Weather in Santorini

The weather here varies depending on what time of year it is and the current weather patterns.

The hot season lasts from June to September, with an average daily temperature above 80°F. The hottest month of the year in Santorini Island is July, with an average high of 85°F and low of 74°F.

The cool season lasts from November to March, with an average daily temperature below 63°F. The coldest month of the year in Santorini Island is February, with an average low of 49°F and high of 58°F.

Teddy's Tips for Kids in Santorini

Traveling with kids? Teddy Traveler has compiled a list of his favorite activities for you and your kids to do while here! Here are some of his favorites –

Spend the day together at the beach! Perissa Beach is a beautiful black sand beach. Along the beach, you can rent pre-set up beach loungers & umbrella canopies. They also serve food and drinks right to your loungers. Kids will love playing in the sand and splashing in the clear water!

Take a family boat ride around Santorini, and go swimming & snorkeling together! This is the most highly recommended excursion on Santorini! Book your spot here.

Have older kids? Take a 4-wheeler/ATV adventure around  Santorini! Book your ATV tour here.

Take a family boat ride through the caldera, have a delicious Greek meal together, and swim in the natural hot springs! Your kids will love this experience! Reserve your spot here.

Take your kids on a donkey ride from the seaside up to Thira! 

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Activities

Looking for things to do? Try one of these recommended activities or tours!

Hotels

Trying to find the perfect place to stay? Check out our hotel recommendations!

Charisma Suites

Adults-Only Santorini Hotel with Pool & Spa

EXCLUSIVE

Ducato di Oia

Luxury Oia Cave Hotel with Pool & Panoramic Views

EXCELLENT

Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas

Luxury Adults-Only Hotel near Santorini Caldera

LUXURY

Katikies Santorini - The Leading Hotels Of The World

Luxury Santorini Hotel with Spa & Pool with Panoramic Views

EXCEPTIONAL

Dana Villas & Infinity Suites

Santorini Cave Hotel with Free Breakfast, Pools, & Panoramic Views

GORGEOUS

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